Historic Preservation board reverses decision, designates Colony Hill as historic district

By Nick Sementelli (Board of Directors, Advocacy Committee) • February 18, 2021

For six days, it looked like the District’s Historic Preservation Review Board may have finally voted against a historic district application for the first time in its known history. But after a reconvened meeting, four board members changed their votes and designated Colony Hill as the latest historic district in DC.

What role could trailers play in combating the housing crisis in Virginia?

By Wyatt Gordon (The Virginia Mercury ) • February 18, 2021

Are they trailers or the new face of affordable housing? That’s the debate policy-makers and advocates are having across Virginia as they work to figure out what role manufactured units should play in addressing the commonwealth’s affordable housing crisis.

Breakfast links: Maryland has chosen a team to expand the Beltway

By Liam Sullivan (Contributor) • February 19, 2021

Maryland selects a design team for Beltway expansion

The Maryland Department of Transportation and the Maryland Transportation Authority have selected a group of developers and consultants to design Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s proposed expansion of the Beltway and I-270.  (Bruce DePuyt / WTOP)

The Idaho Stop won’t be the Virginia Stop, for now

Virginia Senate has set aside a proposal to let bicyclists roll through stop signs, instead moving to commission a study of how the “Idaho Stop” works in other states.   (Luz Lazo / Post. Tip: Chester B.)

Some DC essential workers can get vaccinated

Grocery store, social service outreach, manufacturing, and food packaging workers are now eligible for vaccines in DC along with seniors and healthcare workers.  (Jenny Gathright / DCist)

The fight over Arlington’s tree canopy

Arlington residents have formed a group to protect their neighborhoods’ mature trees from new development. The group hopes to preserve the area’s green spaces and mature tree specimens among increasing development and urbanization.  (Justin Wm. Moyer / Post)

Alexandria, Arlington school systems submit plans to offer in-person learning in March

The Alexandria and Arlington school systems have submitted proposals to resume limited in-person classes in March. Both systems would allow students who opt to return to school to do so on a limited basis.  (Hannah Natanson / Post)

What’s in Arlington County’s next proposed budget?

Arlington County Manager Mark Schwartz’s new budget proposal increases the overall budget by 1.4 percent, including a fund for coronavirus response. The budget also makes cuts in several places to help address a $26 million shortfall.  (Joe DeVoe / ARLNow)

Kojo talks with local leaders about systemic racism

WAMU’s The Kojo Nnamdi Show spoke with local leaders in a community event this week regarding the region’s ability to address racial inequality and systemic racism.  (WAMU)

Metro needs to improve service for people with disabilities

A Metro watchdog says MetroAccess trips need better tracking of trip lengths and routes to improve paratransit services.  (Debbie Truong / DCist)

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