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Here's our roundup of "must-read" posts from the week:
This week's "must-read" articles look at a wide range of decisions made about safety, housing, and transportation, that could have far-reaching consequences throughout the region.
For instance, Arlington County is taking a hard look at its missing middle housing stock, and the racial disparities that resulted from favoring single-family homes.
Meanwhile, discover why Langley Park's residents are at risk for displacement.
In Bloomingdale, a traffic calming plan gets some new safety updates, with one major exception.
A recent survey shows that many people in the planning community want to try a walk, bike, or other active commute post-pandemic.
Finally, follow writer Matt Friedman as he navigates life in the region without a car.
By Brian Goggin (Elections Committee, Community Engagement Committee) • August 17, 2020
Arlington County plans to launch a new Missing Middle Housing Study to reexamine its missing middle housing stock. Prior to the official study, which will begin this fall, the county released a Research Compendium, which is chock-full of information about the types of housing currently available, and the racial disparities that may exist because of policy decisions on housing types.
By Carolyn Gallaher (Contributor) • August 18, 2020
Langley Park in Prince George’s County has weathered disinvestment for decades, but there are now signs that developers are interested in the area. Combined with looming evictions due to COVID-19, some residents may be at immediate risk of displacement.
By Nick Sementelli (Advocacy Committee) • August 20, 2020
Some additional traffic calming measures are in the works on First Street NW, including adding striping to the bump-outs and new higher-visibility LED stop signs. However, flex posts from all but one side street have been removed.
A surprising number of workers in government and the built environment professions want to to try an active commute once they return to the office post-pandemic, a new study finds — a change in habits that might reduce the widespread windshield bias that has subtly shaped city decision making for generations.
By Matt Friedman (Editorial Board Alum) • August 16, 2020
I liked having the car, but it was far from a necessity. Here’s how I’ve gotten around without the car in the year since I watched it get taken away by a tow truck.
