Posts tagged Wheaton
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Breakfast links: DCHA misses deadline on some HUD requirements
As HUD’s deadline for DCHA to fix its issues passes, results are mixed. Study finds transit needed to alleviate future congestion on area bridges. Wes Moore visits Wheaton to promote development and safety. Keep reading…
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Montgomery eliminates its housing moratorium, and lowers development fees
This week, the Montgomery County Council officially and unanimously voted to eliminate the county’s housing moratorium and updated a suite of other growth policies. The county updates these policies every four years in what was formerly known as the Subdivision Staging Policy and will now be known as the Growth & Infrastructure Policy. Keep reading…
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Following two pedestrian deaths in Glenmont, people demand safer streets
During a memorial for two men killed by drivers this year in Montgomery County, people mourned and pushed for more action to make the streets safer for pedestrians. Keep reading…
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MoCo’s road diet dilemma: Are parked cars at least better than speeding ones?
I’ve lived in a house in Montgomery County for over five years, but almost every day I ask myself: What is going on with these huge roads? They’re a major obstacle to walkability and safety. I always dream of removing a lane, but is replacing a lane with parking really a step in the right direction? Keep reading…
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Marc Elrich wants to cut some of Montgomery County’s busiest bus routes
Some of Montgomery County's busiest Ride On bus routes could come less frequently this fall. County Executive Marc Elrich wants to reduce bus service to save money, reflecting a larger push to defund things that benefit the county's urban areas. The County Council will vote on restoring the bus cuts this Thursday. Keep reading…
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Montgomery County is finally talking about its segregated schools. But can we fix them?
Montgomery County’s public schools are growing, and they’re also growing more segregated by race and class, which is hurting student performance across the board. As the county struggles to address both issues, a debate is raging about who belongs in our community, and who gets to benefit from its resources. Keep reading…
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Here are 13 reasons why Montgomery County has to make budget cuts this year
Montgomery County will soon start working on its budget for next year, and officials already expect that they'll need to make big cuts. While the county's population is growing, its tax base has been shrinking, which means that we're trying to pay for more services with less money. How did this happen? Here are several reasons. Keep reading…
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Areas around northern Red Line stops are dangerous for people walking and bicycling
Towards the center of the District, Metro stations are pretty good (not perfect) at accommodating dense and walkable development. Further out though, the infrastructure hasn't caught up with changing attitudes about what people want around transit systems. Keep reading…
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Wheaton’s art parade shows how we can reuse vacant suburban spaces
This Sunday, works of art will take over the streets of downtown Wheaton for the Wheaton Art Parade. Now in its second year, the parade is a sign of how communities in Montgomery County are finding new uses for vacant suburban retail spaces. Keep reading…
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Montgomery County may reinvest funds from the expensive Montrose Parkway back into transit
Instead of spending $140 million for 1.62 miles of asphalt, Montgomery could use its resources to implement myriad transportation improvements throughout the county. Keep reading…