To get more cities to finally reform their outdated parking standards, we need to stop talking about “taking away” spots and focus on what we all stand to gain, like an accelerated path to ending climate change. That’s one of the findings of a new report from the Institute for Transportation Development and Policy, which examines the perennial question of how to build support for common-sense parking reforms.
Among the coronavirus restrictions being changed in DC is the line encouraging workers to work from home if possible. Officials dont want everyone to “rush back in to the office,” but they do want to start slowly easing people back. (Rachel Kurzius / DCist. Tip: Chester B.)
A man has been arrested in North Carolina after he allegedly crashed his car into a Verizon storefront near Potomac Yard after becoming belligerent over a service issue, then left the scene. (James Cullum / ALXnow)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is asking the County Council to consider fee changes including parking fee increases, bus fare decreases, and changes to waste and water charges. (Briana Adhikusuma / Bethesda Beat. Tip: Chester B.)
For years, newer residents of busy downtown areas have been butting heads with musicians and other street performers, who say noise control efforts are driving cultural displacement. Now DC Council is considering requiring soundproofing on new buildings near music and entertainment venues. (Jenny Gathright / DCist)
Five new restaurants are slated to open in the upcoming mixed-use development in Skyland Town Center, bringing much-needed full service restaurant options east of the Anacostia river. (Aja Beckham / DCist)
Bills in the House and Senate to ban spending federal dollars on a permanent fence around the Capitol have bipartisan support as community members call for ensuring the grounds remain public space. (Jordan Pascale / DCist)
Councilmember Brooke Pinto is expected to introduce legislation that would limit DC’s ban on rent increases to tenants experiencing hardship specifically because of the coronavirus pandemic, while extending that ban out to a year after the public health emergency ends. (Amanda Michelle Gomez / City Paper)
A third of seniors who receive vaccine invitations are not confirming appointment slots within the required 48 hour timeframe, though it’s not clear why. Senior vaccination rates in the District are lagging. (Michael Brice-Saddler / Post)
