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By Michelle Goldchain (Guest Contributor) • August 2, 2020
The look of the Metro could have been much, much different. It took some time before Chicago-based architect Harry Weese finally got approval from members of the US Commission of Fine Arts.
New York City is on track to be the first city in the country to implement decongestion pricing. This raises the prospect that other areas, such as the Washington region, might follow in New York’s footsteps.
This 1980 law paved the way for big-box stores. How the pandemic will change urbanism. One Dutch city is reshaping its plan to address climate change, and more in this week’s National links
A measure introduced by Rep. Don Beyer and co-sponsored by Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton would establish a uniform way of collecting complaints about helicopter noise in the region, with the ultimate goal of finding a way to reduce the noise. The proposal was part of the House’s version of the National Defense Authorization Act. (Lori Aratani / Post)
A new affordable residential building near the Rockville Metro station is specifically geared toward people with disabilities. The building is the result of a multi-year project by a local family to find housing for their son who has epilepsy. (Matt McDonald / Bethesda Beat)
On Friday, the Arlington County Board voted to ban groups of more than three people from congregating on sidewalks. Following a period of outreach and education, violators could be fined $100. (Hannah Schuster / DCist)
On Friday, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan extended an emergency order to prevent utility companies from shutting off service or imposing late fees for residential customers through the end of the month. DC and Virginia have similar policies in place. (Nathan Diller / DCist)
Protesters gathered outside of a house in Chillum, Maryland to speak out against a landlord who attempted to illegally evict tenants who lost income due to the pandemic. The protest came as many eviction protections across the region are close to expiring. (Margaret Barthel / DCist)
The region’s vacancy rate for offices currently stands at 17.2% while a record 12.5 million square feet of new office space is currently under construction. However, some say the future for office space in the region is not bleak due to the federal government. (Jeff Clabaugh / WTOP)
Ocean City, Maryland imposed a new mask mandate for its famed boardwalk last Friday as part of an effort to stem a rise in new COVID-19 cases, particularly among younger people. (Colleen Grablick / DCist)
Montgomery County will increase all service on Ride On and Ride On Express routes by about 40% on the weekdays to help support residents and businesses during the pandemic. Service is still limited to 15-20 passengers per bus. (Will Vitka / WTOP)
