By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • January 11, 2021
In case we needed another reminder of how much Wednesday’s pro-Trump riot at the Capitol has affected locals, a video captured on January 6 shows Metropolitan Police seemingly using a Metrobus to travel toward the Capitol.
By George Kevin Jordan (Managing Editor) • January 11, 2021
Learn about Georgetown University’s Master’s in Urban & Regional Planning. Attend the virtual edition of TransportationCamp DC. Volunteer to clean up Rock Creek Park watershed over MLK weekend, and more in this week’s urbanist events.
By Emily Hamilton (Correspondent) • January 11, 2021
While new developments in Tysons are improving the area’s density and walkability, some of them retain characteristics of the county’s historically suburban character. In particular, regulatory barriers prevent office development in Tysons from having the features of the most walkable pedestrian environments. But some buildings still retain characteristics of the county’s historically suburban character, and regulatory barriers prevent office development in Tysons from having the features of the most walkable pedestrian environments.
Airbnb announced a plan to ban anyone arrested in DC on January 6 from its platform as well as members of hate groups (including the Proud Boys). Meanwhile, a campaign is urging DC residents to avoid listing Airbnbs around inauguration day. (Andrew Beaujon / Washingtonian, Aimee Cho and Dee-Ann Durbin / NBC4)
Metro usually asks for a 3% increase in operating funds from Maryland and Virginia every year; but after an infusion of federal funds, WMATA plans to give its member jurisidictions a break. (Justin George / Post)
The District and some jurisdictions in Virginia have moved to the next phases of vaccination and are beginning to vaccinate older residents. Maryland’s rollout is still in its first phase and has been criticized. (Post)
Mayor Muriel Bowser and other District officials are urging people to stay away from DC on inauguration day, citing both coronavirus and the risk for more violence. The FBI has warned of “armed protests” planned for state capitols and DC, and police are implementing extra security measures at Maryland’s state capitol in Annapolis. (Emily Davies / Post, Pamela Wood and Colin Campbell / Baltimore Sun)
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan wants to give the more than 400,000 residents who qualify for the state’s earned income tax credit a stimulus of $450 for individuals or $750 for families. The proposal requires the General Assembly to act. (Erin Cox / Post)
Indoor dining and museums were supposed to reopen on January 15 in DC, but Mayor Bowser pushed closures through after Inauguration Day, both to stem coronavirus infections and to make DC less hospitable to those who might cause violence. (Julie Zauzmer / Post)
Fairfax County is proposing its first major zoning update in 40 years, with a hearing on January 28. The McLean Citizens Association is opposing proposals to relax some zoning rules around accessory dwelling units and home-based businesses. (Angela Woolsey / Tysons Reporter)
