By Nick Sementelli (Board of Directors, Advocacy Committee), Alex Baca (Policy Manager), Michael Whelan (Guest Contributor) • April 29, 2021
Cleveland Park is one of several places in the District where the Office of Planning has proposed amendments to the Future Land Use Map to enable the potential future development of more housing in desirable neighborhoods. Even after navigating the zoning process to appeal for a higher-density allowance, new projects in Cleveland Park will still have to conform to the limitations of the neighborhood’s historic district, which, in addition to its goal of preserving history, was designed specifically to limit that exact kind of density.
This is the third part of Lyon’s Legacy, a limited series. It tells in eight parts the history of how Black people, and other groups that experience racial or economic discrimination, have been excluded from living in Arlington County. On April 6, the story told who Frank Lyon was and what he found when he arrived in the county. This week, it will tell how he began to leave his mark.
A new report released in response to DC Council’s Public Restrooms Act details where public restrooms should go throughout DC. Locations deemed prime locations for public restrooms include 27th and K streets NW, 3rd Street and Virginia Avenue SE, Gallery Place, Dupont Circle, Union Station, and 17th Street and Benning Road NE. (Ally Schweitzer / DCist. Tip: Chester B.)
Maryland lawmakers are introducing legislation that would reconnect communities divided by highways. The legislation would provide funding to remove and retrofit “historic infrastructure barriers” like Baltimore’s “Highway to Nowhere.” (Bruce DePuyt / Maryland Matters)
The Vienna Town Council approved nine sidewalk engineering studies on Monday. The town’s effort to build out its sidwalk network has been met with opposition from people who worry about losing lawn space or trees. (Jo DeVoe / Tysons Reporter)
Questions still surround an incident involving two police officers drag racing and totaling two patrol cars, ending with four officers being taken to the hospital. None of the officers were ticketed or charged with reckless driving. (Evan Lambert / FOX5. Tip: Chester B.)
Governor Larry Hogan announced the repeal of mandatory masks outdoors in Maryland except for at large ticketed venues. Also, starting May 1, restaurants can end social distancing and capacity requirements for outdoor dining. (Erin Cox / Post)
The DC Office of Police Complaints found that police use of force incidents decreased by 22% in 2020, and the number of repeated use of force complaints decreased by more than 30%. DC’s Black population accounted for 89% of the use-of-force complaints despite being 43% of the city’s population. (Christian Zapata / DCist. Tip: Chester B.)
The District is reviewing proposals from two developers for the redevelopment of the Frank D. Reeves Municipal Building, which will eventually be the new home of the NAACP. From an arts and entertainment plaza and amphitheater named after Frederick Douglass and Marion Barry, to apprenticeship opportunities, here’s what’s being proposed. (Christian Zapata / DCist)
Archeologists at Historic St. Mary’s City found three artifacts from the early 1600s at the site of St. Mary’s fort, the first colonial settlement in Maryland. The artifacts found were a coin, a tinkling cone, and a five saints medallion. (Colleen Grablick / DCist)
The Coalition for Smarter Growth (CSG) is seeking a Communications and Fundraising Assistant to join their small but mighty team. The ideal candidate will be creative, flexible, and organized; have a clear and effective writing style; experience with digital communications; and a passion for CSG’s mission. Editor’s note: This is a sponsored listing on our new job board.(Coalition for Smarter Growth)
