Nine-unit Condo: Habitat for Humanity’s Newest Project in Northern Virginia
February 12, 2010 by Zelle
The non-profit developer renowned for building single-family houses through volunteering has completed a nine-unit condominium, its newest project in Northern Virginia.
Families who are to become condominium owners in Madison Ridge are the second batch of “partner families” to benefit from the low-cost housing project, next to families who settled in the 12-unit building in Westbrook Forest, Habitat for Humanity’s first NV project. All 12 units of housing were part of a 50-year-old Arlington apartment complex, known to area residents as the Perry S. Hall Apartments, converted into low-income housing.
Habitat’s goal of building new homes is an ongoing project. There’s going to be a third construction planned for southern Arlington County to provide other deserving families of decent and affordable housing.
Applying for a Habitat for Humanity House is open to families regardless of race nor religion although there are factors used in selecting partner families: level of need, willingness to become partners in the program, ability to repay the no-profit, no-interest loan. There are local Habitat affiliates all throughout D.C.that can assist you with the application. You can also use Habitat’s online search tool.
photo credit: Strannik45
Public Comments for Improving King Street Metro
February 11, 2010 by Zelle
Tired of cramped and unsafe pedestrian areas at the King Street Metro? You now have a chance to let Alexandria planners of your daily struggle with confusing traffic patterns and insufficient bike facilities at the King Street Metro. City planners will consider public comments (via email: wanda.cudzilo-smith@alexandria.gov) until March 1st before the City of Alexandria and WMATA can come up with a final design to upgrade accessibility for pedestrians and vehicles at the King Street Metro.
Preliminary to the final plan, talks have been made of how to use the $4.3 million in grant funding for the King Street Metro project. Planners are targeting to address the lack of recirculation for buses or autos. There were also suggestions of relocating the taxi stand farther from the Metro station and as well as moving the bike storage lockers to a more convenient location.
An overview of the design would show that planners are aiming at the expansion of the walkways to protect walkers from traffic. To this end, suggestions have been made of removing some of the surface parking to increase pedestrian access.
photo credit: King of all Remote Controls
Never Have I Ever…Mold
February 9, 2010 by jessebkaye
This past week I had the opportunity of seeing something amazing, baffling, and yet educational. While I can’t disclose the address I will say that this is one of the most unique circumstances in one of the most highly trafficked locations anywhere. What’s the subject? One of the worst mold cases I’ve ever seen in my career. Take a look…
…so who wants it?
Could DC Ever Adopt Ciclovia? Lets Shut Down 1/2 the Streets.
February 7, 2010 by jessebkaye
This afternoon I came a cross a wonderful video about how Columbia shuts down many of their main thoroughfares to help offer incentives to have the general population get out and ride a bike, run, or exercise with their family. Its so popular its become a national event. Would DC ever adopt a similar route plan? I would support it. Would you?
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January 28, 2010 by jessebkaye
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