By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • September 10, 2021
The redistricting process is getting into full swing in DC with a public hearing hosted by the DC Council’s Subcommittee on Redistricting set for late September.
When we focus exclusively on gentrification, segregation and concentrated poverty can fly under the radar. Building by-the-book wouldn’t have protected New Orleans from flooding, so engineers pushed the limits. Is there any better way to learn about a city budget than Legos?
The US response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 helped set off an economic boom in Washington as defense contractors hired thousands of highly-paid professionals, altering the demographic makeup of neighborhoods. In response, local governments created policies to attract new, well-paid residents, often at the expense of longtime, lower-income residents. (Jenny Gathright, Matt Blitz / DCist)
Construction to realign a portion of Columbia Pike and expand Arlington National Cemetery by 70 acres is expected to begin this fall and wrap up sometime in 2025. The expansion will included a new sidewalk, a shared-use trail, and improved bicycle facilities. (Matt Blitz / ARLnow)
A mental fence encircling the US Capitol Complex is likely to be reinstalled ahead of a rally of far-right extremists planned for September 18. (Daniella Byck / Washingtonian)
Last week, the Prince George’s County Planning Board approved a redevelopment plan for the Beltway Plaza Mall with 750 apartments. The new mixed-use complex will also include a triangular park, a pedestrian plaza, and improved bicycle “sharrows” (shared lanes). (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)
Montgomery County Public Schools eliminated its weekly testing opt-out from its vaccination mandate for school employees this week, and public schools in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties will now require all eligible student athletes to be vaccinated. (Dominique Maria Bonessi / DCist)
More housing is coming to College Park, but some worry a potential influx of young professionals with the growth of College Park’s Discovery District could drive a more competitive housing market, limiting affordable housing options for students. (Shreya Vuttaluru / The Diamondback)
