Posts tagged Tif
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Two (formerly three) newcomers mount strong challenges to Anita Bonds
In the June 19 Democratic primary for at at-large seat on DC Council, incumbent Anita Bonds — on the council since 2012 — faces young challengers running viable campaigns. Housing affordability and inequality appear to be emerging as critical issues in this race. Keep reading…
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Here’s how you helped us shape transportation and policy in 2017
There were numerous moments where GGWash readers took action in 2017, both on big regional issues and smaller local ones. Keep reading…
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Charles Allen wants more transparency when the public subsidizes parking spaces
Under this proposal, TIFs can go forward with parking — since sometimes that might really be necessary — but the developer has to justify in a transparent way why the parking is needed. Keep reading…
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Elissa Silverman explains her amendment to limit publicly-funded parking at Union Market
Last week we posted Councilmember Charles Allen's letter explaining his vote to use public funds for parking at Union Market. Now, here is Elissa Silverman's explanation of her proposed amendment, which would have used these funds for affordable housing and a new Metro entrance instead. Keep reading…
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Charles Allen responds to critics of publicly-subsidized parking at Union Market
Councilmember Charles Allen recently voted to to spend $36 million on 600 parking spots at Union Market. Here is his letter to his constituents explaining his decision. Keep reading…
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The DC Council says it’s for a walkable city, then pays $36 million for 600 parking spots
Councilmembers regularly say they appreciate the walkable urbanism of DC, value transit, and want affordable housing. But this vote ignores the fact that if public spending favors driving and shortchanges transit accessibility and affordable housing, the end result will match. Keep reading…
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Ask DC to prioritize a new Metro entrance near Union Market
The Union Market improvement proposal should include a new entrance to the NoMa Metro station in their plans. Keep reading…
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The developers of Union Market want DC to pay for more parking
The DC Council appears to be moving forward with plans to update Union Market, including a $36 million underground parking facility. Critics say the city should incentivize alternative forms of transportation instead of subsidizing private parking. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: PACs and park plans
Bye bye, FreshPAC; Equity on the 11th St Bridge; No homeless vets in VA; DC’s economic bust?; First comes the bike lanes; Arlington’s mall investment; Give us our trees, Trump; More roads = more traffic; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro on the mend
Previews; Smoke strikes twice; Forever in debt; To regulate or not to regulate; Let ‘em build; Know your rights; Taxes for transit; Walk to the train; And…. Keep reading…