Category: DC

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Right Turn on Red (RTOR)

Media Release: Monday, Feb. 28, 2022  Contact: Nick DelleDonne,   delledonne.n@comcast.net , 703 929 6656    Right Turn on Red (RTOR)   Since the mid 1970's it has been legal throughout the country (in fact most of the world) for a vehicle to make a right turn on a red light after making a full stop, unless it is […]

DC Comp Plan Lawsuit: Judge Denies Mayor’s Motion to Dismiss

Court Rules for DC Residents on Gentrification/Displacement. Says DC Comp Plan changes for 200 mil sq ft. of New Development has No “Meaningful” Impact Analysis Press Contacts: Heather Benno, Attorney for Plaintiffs, Immigrant Justice Solutions, Heather.Benno@gmail.com Chris Otten, (202) 656-5874, dc4reality@gmail.com Washington, D.C. — On Monday, February 14, 2022, D.C. Superior Court handed plaintiffs a […]

Are DC Taxpayers Hidden Funders Of Smart Growth Bike Advocacy Groups?

Release: Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 Contact: Nick DelleDonne ,   delledonne.n@comcast.net, 703 929 6656   Are DC Taxpayers Hidden Funders Of Smart Growth Bike Advocacy Groups?   Based on available public documents, DC taxpayers have been indirectly funding and without appropriate oversight, the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) and Greater, Greater Washington (GGW), a leading 'smart-growth,' generally pro-development organization.     According to […]

Masonic Construction OKd without Discussion of‘Twisted’ Language

Media Alert: Friday, Dec. 24, 2021  Contact: Nick DelleDonne,   delledonne.n@comcast.net , 703 929 6656    Masonic Construction OKd without Discussion of ‘Twisted’ Language   Late Wednesday afternoon, the Bowser-dominated Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA), in a lightening decision, gave the go-ahead to the controversial construction at the Masonic Temple at 15th & S Sts., NW. The approval was made without discussion […]

Hearing to Stop Masonic Temple Construction – Today

Media Alert: Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021  Contact: Nick DelleDonne,   delledonne.n@comcast.net , 703 929 6656    Hearing to Stop Masonic Temple Construction As Developers/OP Twist Rules to Permit Illegal Building   What: Board of Zoning Adjustment Public Meeting and Hearing Case 20453 When: Today, Wednesday, December 22, 2021, 9:30 am: Where: Join the WebEx Meeting Online: Click here   Password (Online): DCOZ Call into the WebEx […]

Cx Web Meeting Link Tomorrow- Hearing to Stop Masonic Temple Construction As Developers/OP Twist Rules to Permit Illegal Building

For Release: Monday, Dec. 20, 2021  Contact: Nick DelleDonne,   delledonne.n@comcast.net , 703 929 6656    Hearing to Stop Masonic Temple Construction As Developers/OP Twist Rules to Permit Illegal Building   The Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) announced Friday, a hearing on Wednesday, Dec. 22 on an Emergency Motion to Stay Construction of the Masonic Temple new luxury building at 15th and S […]

Hearing to Stop Masonic Temple Construction – Developers/OP Twist Rules to Permit Illegal Building

For Release: Monday, Dec. 20, 2021  Contact: Nick DelleDonne,   delledonne.n@comcast.net , 703 929 6656    Hearing to Stop Masonic Temple Construction As Developers/OP Twist Rules to Permit Illegal Building   The Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) announced Friday, a hearing on Wednesday, Dec. 22 on an Emergency Motion to Stay Construction of the Masonic Temple new luxury building at 15th and S […]

Push for More Bike Lanes Faster is Dangerous Mistake

Release: Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021  Contact: Nick DelleDonne ,    delledonne.n@comcast.net, 703 929 6656    Push for More Bike Lanes Faster is Dangerous Mistake Our friends at Axios are missing the point. https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2021/12/15/dc-bike-lanes-advocates  Protected bike lanes (PBL’s) can be dangerous. Studies are emerging that show they are inappropriate on some streets, and in some circumstances, they are dangerous. PBL’s cannot deliver […]