The glow of the Tastee Diner on a rainy night in 2023. Image by Adam Fagen used with permission.
The County Planning Board unanimously approved initial structural plans for a 30-story mixed-use structure with 525 housing units at the former Tastee Diner site in Silver Spring. The developer intends to keep the restaurant car on site. Some citizens of the domain expressed considerations about traffic, height and asset values before the vote. (Elia Griffin/MoCo360)
A study by the American College of Sports Medicine classifies Arlington and D. C. as the two fittest cities in the country, using metrics that take into account the cities’ built environment and urban planning decisions across points such as trails, motorcycle lanes, and parks. While DC ranks second among the nation’s hundred largest cities, it ranks lower in areas related to intellectual health. (This article would possibly be a paywall. ) (Tamilore Oshikanlu/Post)
Douglas Development’s plans for a 186,000-square-foot warehouse on New York Avenue NE in Ivy City are moving forward. The developer has introduced a planned unit progression assignment and an amendment to the map. The plans for the study have evolved over the last decade. (DC UrbanTurf)
Arlington County is a commentary network related to existing situations on the portion of Arlington Boulevard Trail near Rosslyn. The domain in question stands out for its narrowness and proximity to traffic, which raises protection considerations for pedestrians and cyclists. (Daniel Egitto / ARLMaintenant)
As Amtrak and MARC officials consider building a rail tunnel west of Baltimore, citizens in at least 10 majority-Black neighborhoods above the tunnel direction are wondering how the tunnel will affect their homes and daily lives. Officials say the tunnel will be deep enough not to cause disruptions. A representative of a nonprofit in the domain said progress has been made in incorporating network feedback into the plans. (Elijah Pittman/Maryland Affairs)
Michele Irene Taylor Chapman, a prominent activist in the city of Alexandria, died on July 18. Chapman, whose son John serves on the Alexandria City Council, is an active advocate for affordable housing and fought against displacement. (Times of Alexandria)
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Eleanor Barker is a DC local and most recently lives in Parker Gray, ALX. During the day and night, she creates virtual content for progressive campaigns. She loves her hometown and is passionate about creating a more equitable and inclusive DMV for everyone.
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