By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • November 9, 2020
Even in the midst of a pandemic and a nation-defining election, Tysons is still chugging along in its goal to morph from an edge city to “a walkable, sustainable urban center.” That effort involves encouraging dense, mixed-use development near the area’s four metro stations. Here’s a primer of recent development in Tysons.
By George Kevin Jordan (Managing Editor) • November 9, 2020
The DC Council plans to hear public testimony during its Comprehensive Plan Amendment hearings this Thursday and Friday. Take a virtual step to end homelessness in DC. Learn about the complex history of the District during the 47th annual DC History Conference, and more in this week’s urbanist events.
DC, Maryland and Virginia together saw their largest COVID-19 case count since May 1 on Friday. Officials are warning against “pandemic fatigue” and small gatherings, saying that if cases continue rising this fast healthcare systems could become overwhelmed. (Margaret Barthel and Eliza Berkon / DCist, Dana Hedgpeth / Post)
Fairfax County officials are presenting a draft of a new McLean Community Business Center comprehensive plan, designed to revitalize downtown McLean by incentivizing development in the core. (Angela Woolsey / Tysons Reporter)
Restaurants across the region are finding that outdoor heaters are no longer available as demand spikes for gear to help restaurants weather the pandemic through the winter. (Kate Ryan / WTOP)
Proposed DC bills would make changes to the city’s rent control system, with measures including enforcing limits on some increases in rent control buildings, as well as expanding rent control for properties at least 15 years old. A public hearing will continue on November 16. (Melissa Howell / WTOP, Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)
All the businesses that boarded up for election week paid a price — the Downtown Business Improvement District said the cost for smaller storefronts started around $1500 and larger ones paid as much as $15,000. (Kriston Capps / City Paper)
The amount of recycling in Montgomery County increased 17% between March and August as people stayed at home due to the pandemic, with the greatest increase seen in single use plastics. (Rose Horowitch / Bethesda Beat)
