By Alex Baca (Brookings), Patrick McAnaney (Brookings), Jenny Schuetz (Brookings) • December 5, 2019
A year ago this month, Minneapolis made national headlines by adopting a new comprehensive plan with two objectives: reducing racial segregation and improving housing affordability. Its method for doing so was through zoning—the plan effectively banned single-family-exclusive zoning by allowing three-family buildings in all residential neighborhoods across the city.
By George Kevin Jordan (Editor and Correspondent) • December 5, 2019
Here are the numbers. In 2019 alone, there were 25 traffic fatalities in DC. This number is down 19% from last year. However, if you pull back a bit you see that from 2014 to 2018 pedestrian fatalities have been on the rise.
Thursday’s transit worker protests, which affected commuters across Northern Virginia, have set up a likely confrontation between local unions and WMATA as the second phase of the Silver Line construction draws to a close. (Justin George and Antonio Olivo / Post)
Though DC Councilmember Jack Evans otherwise had a tough week, the effort to recall him has hit a roadblock. The petition submitted to the board of elections did not have enough valid signatures to trigger a special election. (Martin Austermuhle / WAMU)
DC has one of the highest costs of living in the country. One area where it appears to take a toll: dating. New research data shows the financial costs of looking for love adds up. (Sasha-Ann Simons / WAMU)
Construction on Benning Market, which will be the first food hall east of the river, will begin next week, and construction is expected to end in 2020. The space will also include a grocery store. (Nena Perry-Brown / Urban Turf)
Maryland’s Congressional delegation would like their Governor to share more details of his transit plan with residents. The delegation called on Governor Larry Hogan, Maryland Transportation Secretary Pete K. Rahn, and State Highway Administrator Greg Slater to share more information about the plan. (Katherine Shaver / Post)
New data shows a disparity between electric scooter riders, and that men are more likely to ride the scooters than women. One reason cited: safety concerns. Though the study and sample are small, it points to ways in which companies, and cities, can improve micro-mobility. (Laura Bliss / City Lab)
Perkins Homes, a public housing complex in Harbor East, will be redeveloped into new mixed-use public housing and market rate apartments, and longtime residents have mixed emotions. It’s part of a broader trend in Balitmore and beyond. (Kevin Rector / Post)
