By David Alpert (Executive Director) • March 25, 2020
Most retail businesses are closed for social distancing during the Covid-19 epidemic, but restaurants are continuing to their business now comes entirely from take-out and delivery. To help with that, some area governments are adding more “pick-up/drop-off zones” near restaurants and other take-out businesses.
By David Alpert (Executive Director) • March 25, 2020
It originally sounded like DC Councilmember Brandon Todd was looking to ban services like Zipcar or Free2Move. However, after facing considerable backlash on Twitter, his office clarified that’s not what he was trying to do.
By Brian Goggin (Elections Committee, Community Engagement Committee) • March 25, 2020
Montgomery County has seen a steady increase in its population since 1980. But there has also been a decrease in housing production. To combat this dilemma, the Montgomery County Planning Department has been looking at a multitude of solutions including building more missing middle housing.
A provision in the Senate’s $2 trillion coronavirus relief legislation would give DC less money than each of the 50 states. The bill would give each state $1.25 billion in aid. However, DC, which has more confirmed COVID-19 cases than 19 states and more populous than two states, would receive $500 million in direct assistance. (Martin Austermuhle / WAMU)
Transportation providers can expect federal aid soon as the $2 trillion legislation makes it way through the senate. The Coronavirus bill would give $114 billion to support airlines, airports, transit agencies, and Amtrak. (Ian Duncan / Post)
During the global coronavirus outbreak, many people are choosing to walk or bike to avoid crowded public transportation. New York, for example, saw a 52% increase in cycling since social distancing protocols were put in place. (Laura Laker / City Lab)
Construction on Amazon’s H2Q is on schedule despite coronavirus concerns. However, the planning process for the green space around the HQ2 towers could be impacted due to public meeting cancellations. (Jonathan Capriel / Washington Business Journal)
Residents of Hope Village, a halfway house for men, are saying they are stuck inside the facility without essential supplies during the Coronavirus outbreak. However, the staff at Hope Village denies these claims. (Jenny Gathright / WAMU)
Many private museums around the District are wondering how they will survive the coronavirus shutdown. Private Museums do not receive significant amounts of federal funding, and many of them now face financial struggles during the COVID-19 outbreak. (Mikaela Lefrak / NPR)
