Posts tagged Eric Olson
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What does Maryland’s primary mean for smart growth?
Turnout was low in Maryland’s primary election yesterday, but there were some surprises, especially in the local races. What does it mean for urbanism in the state, particularly in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties? Our contributors offer their thoughts. Ronit Dancis: Though primary elections tend to draw out the voters most inclined to oppose change,… Keep reading…
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Prince George’s doubles down on sprawl
Prince George’s County has a backlog of approved, but unbuilt sprawl developments that will soon expire. Planners recommended cutting that backlog, because homebuyers increasingly prefer more compact types of housing near transit. But a council committee recommended letting the sprawl get built anyway. 80% of the approved residential development in Prince George’s… Keep reading…
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Prince George’s considers two new TOD bills
Five months ago, public outcry persuaded Prince George’s councilmember Mel Franklin to pull two controversial fast-tracked bills to exempt Metro station developments from site plan review and public meetings. On Wednesday, the council will consider two new, and better, bills. Both bills would streamline the development review process near Metro stations. CB-6-2013,… Keep reading…
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Is “too Arlington” a bad thing in Prince George’s?
This past Tuesday, Prince George’s Councilmember Eric Olson (District 3-College Park), fell short in his bid to become council chair in 2013. Development lawyer André Gingles posited that Olson didn’t get the job because he might be a bit “too Arlington” for Prince George’s. What’s that supposed to mean? Is that supposed to be some… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Votes and non-votes
DC Council votes; Tysons tax vote pushed back; Olson “too Arlington” for PG?; Gray not into autonomy vote; L Street lane opens, M is next; A “bike beltway” for Towson?; Court hears psychic’s zoning challenge; Not throwing stones; More infrastructure $?; And…. Keep reading…
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Developers should provide sidewalks, not just road capacity
Prince George’s County, like many other jurisdictions, requires developers to pay for new roads around new buildings, even outside the project’s boundaries. But it never requires new sidewalks or bike lanes offsite. A bill in the county council would change that. “The Park at Addison Metro” is a prime example. It’s a new development of townhouses… Keep reading…
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Olson may scuttle new housing in College Park
A private developer plans to build student housing on the site of the Book Exchange, a high-profile site in downtown College Park just across the street from the front entrance to the University of Maryland. But county councilmember Eric Olson, siding with residents opposed to student housing, could thwart the project altogether. According to the College Park Patch, Olson… Keep reading…
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Brunch links: The road ahead
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