Here’s your roundup of this week’s must-read posts: Bus shelters play an important role in making cities livable; but in DC, they aren’t installed where they are needed most. Instead of demolishing the Key Bridge Marriott, there are good reasons to push for adaptive reuse. Could dedicated housing for teachers help improve teacher retention? Plus, do something this weekend, like submitting testimony on the new DDOT director's appointment.

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How DC’s bus shelters can better serve riders who need them most
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by Santiago Lakatos • June 18, 2024

As the 20-year contract that governs how bus shelters are distributed in DC comes up for renewal, District leaders should prioritize bus riders who would benefit most from them.
Reuse, don’t demolish, Rosslyn’s Key Bridge Marriott
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by D. Taylor Reich (Contributor) • June 20, 2024

Rosslyn’s iconic Key Bridge Marriott is set for demolition. D. Taylor Reich makes the case, instead, for its reuse as housing to reduce carbon emissions and tackle the county’s housing supply crunch, while protecting one of the last iconic structures of its era.
Want to improve DC schools? Build teacher housing
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by Joseph Iwaskiw • June 17, 2024

The cost of housing is a major challenge to teacher retention in the District of Columbia, which in turn undermines student performance and school administration. What would it look like to build teacher housing on school campuses?
Do Something: The week of June 17, 2024
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by Dan Reed (Regional Policy Director), Alex Baca (DC Policy Director) • June 18, 2024

This week: what is DDOT but its people; ANC trainings; who gets to live here is a reflection of our values; come for a walk with Dan; and go vote in Alexandria and Arlington today!



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