Montgomery envisions more types of housing and safer streets

By Zoe Tishaev (Guest Contributor), Jane Lyons (Guest Contributor) • May 1, 2020

MoCo leaders envision a county with a variety of housing types, creating a web of “complete communities” and transforming dangerous arterial roadways into safe, multimodal boulevards.

In 1931, this parking lot in Cleveland Park changed how Washington shopped

By Neil Flanagan (Contributor) • May 2, 2020

Many people are perplexed as to why Sam’s Park & Shop in Cleveland Park is a historical landmark. While it may look like an ordinary strip mall, the Park & Shop was one of the first examples of retail architecture designed around the automobile.

National links: What will the future hold for the commuter rail post-coronavirus?

By Jeff Wood (Contributor) • May 1, 2020

Will riders get on board commuter trains again? The space given to cars is exposed. Hundreds of thousands of retail stores are not expected to survive the current pandemic, and more in this week’s National links.

With fewer cars on the road, what’s it like for cyclists riding in Tysons?

By George Kevin Jordan (Editor and Correspondent) • May 1, 2020

Life has changed for many since COVID-19 wreaked havoc on people and the economy. This is no different for cyclists who used to commute around Tysons.

Breakfast links: Did planes, sun, and quarantine fatigue draw thousands outside? 

By Matt Gontarchick (Contributor) • May 4, 2020

Nice weather and flyovers drew thousands outdoors

After weeks of gloomy weather, thousands of people in Washington congregated in outdoor spaces like the National Mall and 14th Streets to enjoy the flyover and sunshine Saturday. Some attributed this to quarantine fatigue.   (Elliot C. Williams, Rachel Sadon / DCist)

COVID-19 cases in MoCo still haven’t peaked

According to Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles, the number of cases in the county is still rising and have yet to peak. To brace for a possible surge, the county is working to increase hospital capacity and boost testing.  (Briana Adhikusuma / Bethesda Beat)

When will the lockdown end?

Lockdowns in the Washington region won’t begin to ease until the number of confirmed coronavirus cases drops for 14 consecutive days. Even when that happens, restrictions won’t be lifted immediately.  (Jeffrey Katz, Martin Austermuhle / WAMU)

ReOpen DC Advisory Group seeks input through survey

The Reopen DC Advisory Group recently posted an online survey for residents, business owners, and even visitors to share concerns and feedback related to how the city should reopen.  (Kristen Hinman / Washingtonian)

Companies building the Purple Line say they’ll walk away

The companies responsible for building the Purple Line have threatened to quit the project unless Maryland reimburses them for cost overruns, many of which are related to the numerous lawsuits the project has faced.  (Katherine Shaver / Post)

Lime returns to Baltimore to help medical workers

Lime will deploy 50 scooters in downtown Baltimore to help medical practitioners at nearby hospitals get around. For the duration of the pandemic, essential medical workers will be able to receive 30-minute free rides.  (Mary Carole McCauley / Post)

Public hearing expected on zoning changes for Carver-Langston

The DC Zoning Commission voted in favor of holding a public meeting to review proposed zoning changes to Northeast DC’s Carver-Langston neighborhood that would allow medium-density development and raise the height limit from 50 to 65 feet.  (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)

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