Posts tagged Dc
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How federal stimulus accidentally bottlenecked affordable housing in DC
In the third installment of “Affordable Howsing”, a series on how affordable housing is built in DC, we delve into how several projects have ground to a halt recently thanks to the District’s crash into the federal limit on private-activity bond issuance. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Capitals and Wizards to remain at Capital One Arena with $515 million upgrade deal
Bowser and Leonsis agree to $515 million Capitol One Arena upgrade after Alexandria arena plans fail. Key Bridge collapse investigation continues while discussions about preventing similar tragedies unfold. Arlington receives federal funding to clean up watersheds that lead to Chesapeake Bay. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of March 25, 2024
This week on Do Something: join our DC budget training; manifesting bus priority on Columbia Road; Republicans fail to gut Moore Housing in Maryland; and are you thinking about running for office in Virginia? Keep reading…
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ATU Local 689 answers your questions
You asked, and they answered! Representatives from the union that represents many of our region’s transit workers, ATU Local 689, answer questions submitted by members of the GGWash Neighborhood. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Key Bridge search resumes; Biden pledges rebuilding funds
Key Bridge efforts shift from rescue to recovery; Biden pledges full funding to rebuild bridge. Fairfax County rolling out $20 million in rental assistance for individuals with serious mental illness. DCHA’s new Chinatown office aims to boost foot traffic in area.
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DC CFO’s take on reserves replenishment cuts against equity goals, common sense
By insisting that DC’s mayor replenish reserves more quickly than what the law requires, the District’s CFO is setting DC on a course for tougher cuts than may be necessary in the 2025 budget, says Tazra Mitchell of the DC Fiscal Policy Institute. Building on a history of Congressionally-required conservative fiscal management, the approach will force reductions in essential services in a budget that already is expected to include deep cuts. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Baltimore Key Bridge collapses; search underway with port, I-695 disrupted indefinitely
Cargo ship crash causes Baltimore Key Bridge to collapse into Patapsco River. DC reviewing northern I-295 corridor, with opportunity to make it safer. Alexandria is working on long-term pedestrian zone planning, including flood mitigation. Keep reading…
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Events: Check out Fleet of the Future with GGWash
Check out Fleet of the Future with GGWash. Attend Smart Growth America’s 2024 Equity Summit. Celebrate MGA wins and Dan’s birthday. Meet Ward 8 DC Council candidates. Read more in this week’s events post. Keep reading…
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WMATA’s funding crisis will disproportionately hurt essential workers with disabilities
In the absence of a regional, long-term operational funding solution for WMATA, essential workers with disabilities face mobility and job insecurity. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: One last ride for Stumpy
Here are our some of our favorite images from around the Washington region this week! Compiled from images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool and posts from Instagram tagging @greater_greater_washington. Keep reading…