How the math could work out for publicly-funded Universal Basic Income in Arlington

By Ben J. Arthur (Guest Contributor) • January 10, 2022

Opinion: A $550 universal basic income funded by property taxes could be a net benefit most Arlingtonians.

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Events: Earn your Master’s in Urban & Regional Planning at Georgetown

By George Kevin Jordan (Managing Editor) • January 10, 2022

Learn about Georgetown University’s Master’s in Urban & Regional Planning program. How transit has changed in the US and Canada over the last three years. Dig deep into digital activism in DC.

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Breakfast links: Another bus system cuts back service during omicron surge

By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • January 11, 2022

MoCo’s Ride On cutting back service due to COVID-19 driver shortage

Much like Metrobus, Montgomery County’s Ride On buses will temporarily scale back service due to drivers being exposed to or out sick with COVID-19. Service will be reduced about 9% from current levels, officials say.  (Mike Diegel / Source of the Spring. Tip: Chester B.)

Retail is changing, so Tysons is changing along with it

The retail landscape is changing, and longtime staples in Tysons shopping are closing down to make way for service-oriented retail and mixed-use developments.  (Jon Banister / Bisnow)

Basic services are still faltering after snow

From mail delivery to power to trash pickup, basic services were majorly disrupted by last week’s winter weather — and even as the snow melts, those disruptions have remained.  (Justin Wm. Moyer / Post)

Congress Heights tenants win affordable housing lawsuit

Residents of a deteriorating Congress Heights apartment building have won the right to maintain their access to affordable homes after a years-long legal battle was settled. The new redevelopment plan will create a mixed-use project with 179 affordable housing units.  (Ally Schweitzer / DCist)

Where we could one day swim in DC rivers

Swimming in DC rivers is currently illegal. But a new water quality report shows certain locations where one day it might be allowed, because the water quality is safe enough to swim nearly all of the time.  (Jacob Fenston / DCist)

Cameras could let buses enforce their own lanes

On-board enforcement cameras on buses could ticket drivers blocking bus lanes, a strategy currently in use in New York City.  (David Zipper / CityLab)

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