Despite claims by DCHA’s Executive Director stating they had limited knowledge, the DC Housing Authority knew about the numerous safety issues that plagued 10 DCHA properties a year before DC Attorney General Karl filed a lawsuit, according to correspondence obtained by DCist. (Morgan Baskin / DCist)
Black homeowners were amongst the hardest hit by the 2008-2009 subprime mortgage crisis in Maryland. Now, Black homeowners in Prince George’s County are dealing with the current recession’s effects coupled with the debt from predatory loans during the last recession. (Dominique Maria Bonessi / WAMU)
Starting on October 1st, Maryland will begin a statewide ban on Styrofoam products. The ban would apply to most containers used for food services but not prepackaged products in foam containers or containers for raw meat and seafood. (Jacob Fenston / DCist)
After receiving much criticism, the Maryland Transit Administration has decided against cutting Baltimore area bus service. However, MTA will continue to pursue cuts to its commuter bus and MARC train services starting in November. The service cuts were proposed in response to a drop in revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Colin Campbell / Baltimore Sun. Tip: Chester B.)
Despite American suburbs’ diversity, racial and ethnic groups remain segregated due to exclusionary zoning and discriminatory land-use regulations supported by local officials and communities. (CityLab)
NoMA will be getting another park that’s temporarily being called “Swampoodle II.” The NoMa Parks Foundation recently acquired a vacant lot, which will be turned into the 8,400 square-foot public park. The land sits adjacent to the current Swampoodle Park. Also, here is an interesting conversation being had about the legacy of the park. (Nathan Diller / DCist)
Voters will choose an at-large member of the DC Council in November to replace David Grosso, who is not running for re-election. The Greater Greater Washington Elections Committee recommends voters choose Ed Lazere and Democratic nominee Robert White, and we also think very highly of Christina Henderson.
By Neil Flanagan (Contributor) • September 30, 2020
The Kennedy Center is a marble island cut off from downtown by highways. What if instead, it was the heart of a new urban neighborhood linking Georgetown and the National Mall?
