Virginia is for YIMBYs: the pro-housing movement spreading across the commonwealth
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Here's our roundup of this week's must-read posts! YIMBY groups expand across Virginia. Making single-user restrooms cost-effective. Improving regional walkability.
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Wyatt Gordon (Contributor) • March 23, 2023
As Arlington moves forward with missing middle zoning, leaders of YIMBY groups across Virginia take stock of the fast-growing, pro-housing movement in the state.
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Jonathan Paul Katz (Guest Contributor) • March 22, 2023
Currently, there are a few new bills that would expand access in the Washington region to restrooms built for one primary user at a time, which are considered the gold standard for inclusion.
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David Edmondson (Contributor) • March 21, 2023
The DC region is the third most walkable in the US, according to a new report from Smart Growth America. Transit-oriented development bolstered the region’s score, while inequities persist along racial and income lines. How can planners and policymakers improve on existing strengths and fill in the gaps?
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Wyatt Gordon (Contributor) • March 21, 2023
Fairfax County transportation advocates created a tracking dashboard to prevent traffic crashes. What they found was worse than they were expecting.
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Kea Wilson (Streetsblog) • March 23, 2023
A recent study presents the idea that Vision Zero cannot succeed unless racism and classism in land-use is addressed.
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Jeff Wood (Contributor) • March 24, 2023
How wealth is the largest determinant of private vehicle usage. How walking promotes autonomy for children and parents. Why natural light in housing shouldn’t be commodified.
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Dan Malouff (Editorial Board) • March 24, 2023
Enjoy the pops of color and light in this week’s Photo Friday, compiled with images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool!
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