By Wyatt Gordon (Virginia Correspondent) • April 23, 2020
Scott’s Addition sells itself as a top destination overflowing with alcoholic amenities such as breweries, cideries, and distilleries. But there is one critical component of an urban neighborhood that the corridor lacks: sidewalks.
By David Alpert (Executive Director) • April 23, 2020
Poking through the archives of the Washington Post, Tom at Ghosts of DC found a plan to sink several roads in downtown DC into trenches, build tunnels, and create a large underground parking structure beneath a big plaza where Freedom Plaza now stands.
By Caitlin Rogger (Policy Manager) • April 23, 2020
Dozens of labor, business, and community organizations from across the country this week asked the White House and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to supply better protective equipment and guidance to safeguard the transit workforce. Greater Greater Washington joined them in signing the letter.
By Nick Sementelli (Advocacy Committee) • April 23, 2020
A nomination to expand the boundaries of the Kingman Park historic district just two years after it was originally designated reveals some unfinished conversations.
Across the DC region, food banks report dramatic increases in clients. The increase in demand due to the coronavirus comes as donations from corporate entities, for example, grocery stores, have dropped off. (Julie Zauzmer / Post)
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced a group to examine how best to reopen the city. The action comes ahead of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan’s announcement of a similar plan. Both leaders are looking at how to ease restrictions without increasing Coronavirus’ spread. (Antonio Olivo, Fenit Nirappil and Erin Cox / Post)
The Vienna Town Council may push a zoning deadline for the town’s Maple Avenue Commercial zone. The decision is due by June 30, but the council could vote by June 1 to push that decision, after previously pushing it previously. (Catherine Douglas Moran / Tysons Reporter)
DC is expanding sidewalks around the city to help with social distancing. However, many assert that the action still does not provide enough space, with for calls up to an including whole streets. (Jordan Pascale / WAMU)
After a pronounced dip in virtual and in-person property showings in DC this month, it appears that viewings have increased recently. (Nena Perry-Brown / Urbanturf)
A redevelopment proposal for Battery Lane in Bethesda was approved by the Montgomery County Planning Board. This clears the way for the developer to begin designing and outlining development phases, which will then need to be approved by the Planning Board, as well. (Caitlynn Peetz / Bethesda Magazine)
