Posts tagged Chevy Chase
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A thought experiment: How many homes could we build in DC west of Rock Creek Park?
DC neighborhoods west of Rock Creek Park have easy access to sought-after schools, jobs, shopping, and Metro, but are basically off-limits to all but the wealthy due to restrictive zoning. If you changed that, a lot more people could live there and enjoy those things. Like, a lot! Keep reading…
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How one house explains zoning in Montgomery County
The history of Montgomery County zoning can be told in one house. The story starts in the 1930s, a few years after Montgomery County adopted its first zoning ordinance. A developer named George Sacks began to build on a large tract of land he owned just south of downtown Bethesda. Keep reading…
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DC preservation officials: You don’t want a historic district? Too bad.
At their confirmation hearing last month, four Historic Preservation Review Board Commissioners confirmed that community opposition to a historic nomination does not play a role in their decision, and that they only evaluate applications based on whether or not a nominated building or district is historic. That stands in stark contrast to other city agencies that are mandated to incorporate community feedback. Keep reading…
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The tragic death of a cyclist highlights the danger of this Capital Crescent Trail crossing
In October 2016, beloved longtime Chevy Chase West resident Dr. Ned Gaylin was killed by a driver while cycling at the nearby intersection of the Capital Crescent Trail and Little Falls Parkway. Now in reaction to this tragedy, Montgomery County and the local parks service could make some engineering changes to protect people walking and biking in the area. Keep reading…
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We spent 31 years fighting for the Purple Line. Here’s what we learned.
The Purple Line brings a transformational promise of convenient transportation and livable communities to the Maryland inner suburbs. And that's not all. The successful conclusion of the 31-year struggle for the light rail line has a much wider significance. Keep reading…
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A trail in Bethesda will close for five years due to the Purple Line. It’s totally worth it.
Today, the Georgetown Branch Trail in Montgomery County closes for several years for Purple Line construction. While I'll miss it, losing the trail will be worth what we get in return Keep reading…
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What’s so great about the Purple Line, anyway?
This morning, community leaders and advocates will break ground on the Purple Line after three decades of debate and legal battles, some of which are ongoing. Why has the Purple Line kept moving forward? This post from last summer takes a look at why so many people continue to fight for it, from local environmental groups to Governor Hogan. Keep reading…
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Judge Leon rules against the Purple Line again
On Monday, after months of waiting and repeated requests for a ruling, Judge Leon doubled down, ruling that the line can’t move forward without further study. This could be a fatal blow. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: 24 long days
Bring on the single-tracking; Sparks fly over digital billboards; Student loans to homeownership; Ben Carson for HUD Secretary?; Uncertainty for Women’s March on Washington; Kenilworth’s big moment; MoCo’s legal battle; Muni, hacked; And…. Keep reading…
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When bikeshare stations are near Metro, more people use them… especially if they’re outside of DC
Bikeshare can help get people to a Metro station when they live or work too far away to walk there. As a result, the region’s busiest Bikeshare stations are next to Metro, especially outside of DC. Keep reading…