By Brian Goggin (Elections Committee, Community Engagement Committee) • September 25, 2019
Residents think there needs to be more affordable housing west of Rock Creek Park and in other wealthy areas, a new DC survey shows. The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and the Office of Planning (OP) released the results of the survey it conducted over the summer to the public at Ron Brown High School this past Saturday, September 21.
By Toni Dach (Guest Contributor) • September 25, 2019
If you don’t have a car or don’t want to drive all the time, taking care of a pet can seem cumbersome. But transporting a small or medium pet without a car is easier than it sounds. As the proud servant to an 18-pound dog, I’ve learned how to take him around DC without a car.
By George Kevin Jordan (Editor and Correspondent) • September 25, 2019
A small group of riders this past weekend adjusted our helmets, tested our bells, rode up and down several streets throughout Congress Heights, Anacostia and then through Navy Yard to see what was working for bicyclists east of the Anacostia, and what could be.
How do you build affordable housing in DC’s wealthiest neighborhoods? That was the topic at a recent panel. In a region badly strapped for housing, there’s more pushback against homeowners who say density and affordable housing are great—just not here. (Ally Schweitzer / WAMU)
Stretching six and a half miles, 16 Street NW is home to almost 50 places of worship. WAMU unpacks how this area became a literal “holy road.” (Mikaela Lefrak / WAMU)
Maryland is cutting funds for the Corridor Cities Transitway (CCT), a 15-mile bus rapid transit line running between the Shady Grove Metro station and Clarksburg, putting future commercial and residential developments at risk. (Michelle Basch / WTOP)
A recently released study found that at least 17 public school playgrounds in DC had elevated traces of lead, which caused six of them to be shut down over the summer. The playgrounds have been cleaned with specialized vacuums and power washers. However, officials believe the contamination came from outside sources. (Perry Stein / Post)
On Friday, travelers will get to use Beach Drive again as the National Park Services finishes up rehabilitation work on the roadway. The project took three years to complete and covered six and a half miles. (Jordan Pascale / WAMU)
Some former residents and community organizers are rallying to encourage the city to designate what’s left of the Barry Farm public housing complex as a landmark. However, destination could disrupt plans to redevelop the site with mixed-income housing and retail. (Paul Schwartzman / Post)
Candidates for the Rockville City Council participated in a forum on Tuesday where they discussed transportation, development, and concerns about the deer population. Thirteen candidates are running for four seats. (Kate Masters / Bethesda Beat)
Climate protesters are planning to shut down intersections in DC on Friday morning. The protesters shut down 22 intersections on Monday as part of the #ShutDownDC movement protesting the climate crisis. (Jordan Pascale / DCist)
