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Volume 8

December 1, 2004- Volume 8, Number 5

WRN Forum Dec. 8: Local Impacts of Federal Housing Policies Developer Lawsuit Threatens Arlington?s Housing Guidelines and Metro Corridor Development Housing Campaign Launched in D.C. D.C.?s Different Neighborhoods: How a Comprehensive Housing Strategy Can Help Development Proposals Undermine Loudoun?s Comprehensive Plan Montgomery Bus Rapid Transit Plan Too Late for State $1.5 billion Metro Matters Funded, Bonds Win Big in Arlington and Fairfax Active Living by Design Grant Awarded to WRN-led Partnership WRN Featured on TouchDC.org ? Contribute to WRN Online Metro Moves Back to Diesel with Bus Fleet Expansion Events & Thank You's

September 8, 2004 - Volume 8, Number 4

WRN Fall Forums: Housing Strategies for a Smart Growth City Metro's Leaders Appeal for Public Outcry on Essential Funding Mallternatives: How Retail Fits into Transit-Oriented Development Vienna Metro Development Project Deferred Montgomery Considers Tightening Inclusionary Housing Policy Region's Travel Model Shows Roadbuilding Bias, Study Documents 105 Acres of Metro Land Offered for Development Events & Thank You's

June 21, 2004 - Volume 8, Number 3

Recognizing Smart Growth: June 30, 6 pm Mallternatives: Transit-Oriented Retail: July 12, 6 pm Real Streets: Dan Burden Shares Insights on Creating Quality of Life Metro Funds Fall Short, Customers Pay More Costs Arlington asks for 10 Percent Affordable Housing in Metro Corridors D.C. Advocates Fight Off Mayor to Secure $40 Million for Housing Fund Loudoun Delays Vote on Adding WTC highway Arlington Takes Carsharing To A New Level in Rosslyn-Ballston Taxpayers Group Names ICC #1 Boondoggle Reader Survey Events & Thank You's

April 21, 2004 - Volume 8, Number 2

May 18: Dan Burden on Real Streets: New Approaches to Transportation Affordable Housing Progress Report by WRN Shows Need and Solutions Way Beyond Zoning: Form-Based Coding Shapes Good Places A Time to Choose Metro or Outer Beltways Dulles Rail: Halfway There but Miles to Go Walkable Community Workshops Come to the Washington Region Events & Thank You's

February 17, 2004 - Volume 8, Number 1

March 9 forum on Good Neighbors: New Development in Older Neighborhoods Design Matters Forum Series Addresses Livability Zimmerman Honored with Livable Communities Leadership Award, 2/23 Metro Fare Hikes and Service Cuts Loom as Maryland Weakens Support Price Explains D.C. Mayor's Affordable Housing Policies D.C. Housing Advocates Launch "Friend of the Fund" Campaign to Secure Promised Money for Affordable    Housing Matching Land Use Patterns and Transit Investments: A Primer for the Washington Region Virginia Conservation Network Weighs In on Gas Tax Legislation Federal Court Rules in Favor of Environmentalists on D.C. Area Smog Lawsuit Events Support WRN's Work & Thank You's

Volume 7

December 16, 2003 - Volume 7, Number 7

Housing and Economic Development for the City with Eric Price, Jan 14 Washington Area's Low Transportation Costs Raise Affordability Councilmembers and Advocates Debate a New Housing Agenda for D.C. Concentrated Poverty Grows with Rising D.C. Housing Market, Study Shows Metro Pleas for Funds to Renew Aging System and Keep Up with Growth Virginia Elections: Smart Growth Advocates Count Win on Message Shady Grove "Mixed Use Urban Village" Plan Offers Many Amenities for Few People Metrobus Gets A Boost Bus Rapid Transit Comes to D.C. with the K Street Busway Events Support WRN's Work & Thank You's

October 10, 2003 - Volume 7, Number 6

Housing Needs for the City forum with Margery Turner, Oct. 21 Housing for the City Forum Series: Nov. 19 & Dec. 9 Washington Area's Traffic Ranking Drops to 8th Nationally 100,000 More D.C. Residents: Rivlin & Panelists Debate Who Benefits Arlington's "Pike Ride" Sets a New Standard for Transit Ehrlich Proposes Decades of Future Federal Funds to Pay for ICC How Green is Your Transit Access? Economic Development Funds Leave Workers Stranded Without Transit Group Issues Smart Growth Platform for Virginia Elections Federal Transportation Law Tripped By Bad Politics Events Support WRN's Work & Thank You's

August 27, 2003 - Volume 7, Number 5

100,000 More D.C. Residents: Who Benefits? Sept. 30 Forum, 7 pm Putting the Bus on the Map: "Secret" Transit System Comes to Light Virginia Considers Private Offer to Widen Beltway with Priced Lanes; 2002 Study Shows Better Relief By    Not Adding New Lanes WRN investigates: How is the Walk to the Fort Totten Metro Station? D.C. Bicycle Plan Aims to Encourage Everyday Bicycling Gov. Ehrlich Favors Country Club Over Transit Line New Report Shows Rising Transportation Costs Hurt Working Families Metro Seeks Builders for Joint Development Sites Upcoming Events Support Intersect, Join WRN - Thank You's & Contribution Form

June 24, 2003 - Volume 7, Number 4

Putting the Bus on the Map: July 16 forum at 7 pm Regional Plan Unlikely to Improve Air Quality Metro Fare Hike Shifts More Costs to Riders, But Continued Deficits Loom Form Based Codes: Arlington Employs New Rules to Revitalize Columbia Pike Maryland Shifts Priorities Away From Transit, Towards Road Building Housing News Congress Targets Funds for Safe Walking and Bicycling London's Congestion Pricing a Big Success Upcoming Events Job Listings Support Intersect, Join WRN - Thank You's & Contribution Form

April 23, 2003 - Volume 7, Number 3

Rock Creek Park Plan Proposes Reclaiming Road for Weekday Recreation Fixing Metro's Budget Woes Special Feature --Affordable Housing in the Washington Metropolitan Region Part I - Montgomery County What It Will Take to Meet Housing Needs in Montgomery County Montgomery County's Housing Programs: How They Are Financed and Managed Not by Bricks Alone: Affordable Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization in Montgomery County The Unitarian Universalist Affordable Housing Corporation: A Faith-Based Lending Institution New in Print by Alice M. Rivlin Upcoming Events Support Intersect, Join WRN - Thank You's & Contribution Form

March 11, 2003 - Volume 7, Number 2

WRN Forum April 2: Can We Avoid a Metro Fare Hike? Instead of Metro Fare Hikes, Broad Alliance Proposes Alternative Inner Purple Line: Down to the Wire for Federal List D.C. Affordable Housing Advocates Press to Restore Trust Fund Smart Growth After the Elections: Regional Leaders Peter Shapiro and Jim Graham Take Stock Ten Traffic & Air Quality Solutions for Northern Virginia Proposed by Coalition for Smarter Growth Builders Resist Fairfax Affordable Housing Program Improvements New Atlanta Highway Won't Cure Congestion, Study Says In Remembrance of Charles P. Monroe, Arlington County Board Chair Upcoming Events Support Intersect, Join WRN - Thank You's & Contribution Form

January 10, 2003 - Volume 7, Number 1

Smart Growth After the Elections: A WRN forum on February 12 Inner Purple Line Strongly Endorsed in Montgomery and Prince George's $4 Billion Dulles Rail Plan Rebuffed by Federal Officials Arlington Misses on Affordable Housing in the Virginia Square Metro Plan Transit Subsidies and Parking Ratios: the Federal Government's Role in Influencing Regional Commuting     Mode Choices Takoma Transportation 101 Finds Common Ground Friendship Heights Metro Residential Project Endorsed by WRN Mean Streets 2002 Documents Walking Dangers Upcoming Events Job Announcements Support Intersect, Join WRN - Thank You's & Contribution Form

Volume 6

December 2, 2002 - Volume 6, Number 8

Maryland's 2002 Elections and the Future of Smart Growth Virginia Sales Tax Opponents Offer a "Blueprint for a Better Region" Silver Spring Transit Station Reemerging Into Public View Tax Increment Financing: Is D.C. Getting the Benefits it Should? New River Crossings Will Exacerbate Traffic and Pollution Problems, Study Finds Parking Forum Focuses on Solutions for Community Goals Arlington Nationally Recognized for Success of Its Metro Stations Region Fails to Clean Up Air and Comply with Federal Laws, Again Mean Streets 2002 Documents Walking Dangers Upcoming Events Web page Volunteer Needed Support Intersect, Join WRN - Thank You's & Contribution Form

October 25, 2002 - Volume 6, Number 7

WRN Forum: Neighborhood Parking Solutions, November 7 Virginia Tax Referendum: Which Benefits: Transit or Sprawl? Residents and Planners Work Together to Plan Better Rhode Island Avenue Metro Station Area Parking Solutions are Found in Managing Demand as Well as Supply D.C. Housing Trust Fund Slashed to $5 million Comprehensive Sprawl Study Ranks Metropolitan Areas Smart Growth Development Recognition Program Accepting Applications Upcoming Events Webpage Volunteer Needed Support Intersect, Join WRN - Thank you's & Contribution Form

September 26, 2002 - Volume 6, Number 6

Rail~Volution comes to Washington October 3-6 WRN Forum: Neighborhood Parking Solutions, November 7 Road-building Slate Wins in Montgomery County Referenda on Conservation Bond and Transportation Tax Top Virginia Elections Columbia Pike Charts Path to Redevelopment Affordable Housing Resonates as a 2002 Election Issue in Washington D.C. Transit Proximity Increases Home-Buying Power Water Shortages Made Worse from Sprawling Development Washington's Air Pollution Problems Persist Metro Goes Bike Crazy What's In A Name? Upcoming Events Volunteer Opportunities Support Intersect, Join WRN - Thank you's & Contribution Form Webpage volunteer needed

August 20, 2002 - Volume 6, Number 5

WRN Forum, Nov. 7: Neighborhood Parking Solutions Metro In Your Neighborhood Now Online Community Asks for Better Access to Rhode Island Avenue Metro Station New Housing to Mix It Up at Bethesda Row Land Use Stressed at Dulles Transit Hearing Transportation for the Urban Village - Arlington County's Success $100 Transit Subsidy Held Out as Bargaining Chip with Federal Workers Washington Area Housing Survey Reveals Gains and Challenges Over the Past Decade Parking Lots Show Potential to Meet Much of Housing Land Needs in Silicon Valley Upcoming Events Job Listings

July 12, 2002 - Volume 6, Number 4

July 15 WRN Forum: Transportation for the Urban Village: Arlington County?s Success with Jim Hamre and     Charlie Denney, Arlington County Department of PublicWorks Court Strikes Down Multi-Year Delay on Achieving Healthy Air Standards D.C. Council Approves Takoma Central District Plan ?Access for All? Recommends Greater Attention to the Transportation Needs of Low Income, Minority    and Disabled People Capital Beltway Widening Hearings in Virginia Bring Out Opponents D.C. Council Restores Funding for Housing Production Trust Fund Metro Promotes Next Generation of Transit Solutions D.C. Hosts Transit-Oriented Development Workshop Massachusetts Transportation Authorities Support Housing Loans for Low-Income Transit Users Live Near Work Comes to Arlington Washington Post Highlights Impacts of Regional Transportation and Development Policies Cheryl Cort to Lead WRN as First Executive Director Upcoming Events Job Listings

May 13, 2002 - Volume 6, Number 3

Support Intersect, Join WRN D.C. Office of Planning to Create Urban Villages Fairfax City Splits Tax, Promotes Revitalization Community Creates Vision for D.C. General Site Successful New Bus Route Follows Inner Purple Line in Maryland Region Moves Forward - Still a Long Way to Go for Clean Air Affordable Housing Loses in D.C. Budget Debate - Activists Call for Action High D.C. Taxes an Urban Legend Virginia: Sales Tax Referendum to Fund Road Building Maryland: Road Building Bill Defeated - Open Space Funded Resources: PLANetizen Newswire Farewell to Cassie Seiple, WRN Coordinator Upcoming Events Job Listings

March 14, 2002 - Volume 6, Number 2

Upcoming WRN Forum: Transit-Oriented Development in the District: The Mayor's Taskforce with Andrew Altman, Director, D.C. Office of Planning Investing in the Future of Metro Pedestrian Safety Sought in Vienna Metro Development New Joint Development Policy Moves Metro in Right Direction but Falls Short D.C. Renovation Plans Overlook Home Growth Efforts Metro Study Recommends Improved Bus Service Prince George's Looks at Land Use and Transportation Linkages EPA Administrator Whitman Endorses Smart Growth - 100 Policies for Implementation Greenspace Atlas Provides Region-Wide Perspective on Growth and Resource Lands Upcoming Events Job Listings Support Intersect, Join WRN - Thank yous & Contribution Form

February 6, 2002 - Volume 6, Number 1

"The Future of Metro" - Rescheduled WRN Forum February 27, 2002 Affordable Housing Victory for D.C. Ped/Bike Bills Offer New Choices for Virginia Virginia - Sales Tax Bills Before General Assembly Montgomery County Chooses a Future for Growth Dr. Alice Rivlin Speaks to Full House on District's Future Places Loathed and Loved - What are your nominations? Railvolution - get in free! Transit Benefit Increases in January 2002 Upcoming Events Job Listings* Support Intersect, Join WRN & Contribution Form link

Volume 5

December 14, 2001 - Volume 5, Number 9

Save the Date - WRN's January forum, "The Future of Metro" D.C. Council Debates Push for New Affordable Requirements in Housing Bill Purple Line Endorsement will benefit Inner Beltway Communities Metro Considering Improvements to its Land Development Program Rethinking the Role of Parking in the Region New Report Calls D.C. Traffic and Pollution Estimates Flawed - Computer Model Underestimates Air    Pollution, Overestimates Traffic Congestion Building Your Toolkit Intersect January 2002, a preview Upcoming Events Job Listings Support Intersect, Join WRN & Thank Yous WRN Membership Form

October 19, 2001 - Volume 5, Number 8

Montgomery County Stalls on Purple Line Decision WRN Infill Development Forum Meets Design & Traffic Challenges D.C. Affordable Housing Update: Housing Activists Attempt to Get Answers from the Council Car Sharing Services Expand in D.C.

Ausugt 22, 2001 - Volume 5, Number 7

WRN Forum on Traffic, Design, and Density (please post) Loudoun Plan Manages Growth Greenbelt Development Proposal Lacks Transit Orientation WRN Pushes to Preserve D.C.?s Historic Pedestrian Environment Maryland Governor Poised to Advance Purple Line Arlington Bicyclists Make Advances on City Streets OnLine Bicycle Commuter Assistance Smart Growth in the News Donation Request

July 30, 2001 - Volume 5, Number 6

Washington D.C. Region Fails on Air Quality Region to Improve Bus Service Maryland Governor Opposes HOT Lanes District Affordable Housing Legislation Simplified Adding to Your Toolkit WRN Seeks Affordable Office Space

June 25, 2001 - Volume 5, Number 5

The Purple Line: Linking Communities Car Sharing Comes to the Washington Region Fairfax Approves Merrifield Town Center Congressman Wolf Cancels Northern Potomac Bridge Study Alexandria to Put "SmartBikes" on Road Guns vs. Cars: Which is the Greater Threat to American Children? Amtrak Takes "Bikes-on-Board" Report Finds Travelers Want More Travel Options Fannie Mae Foundation Supports Transit-Oriented Development

May 15, 2001 - Volume 5, Number 4

New York Avenue Metro Station Financing Rewards Speculation Over Investment Maryland Legislature Supports Governor's Smart Growth Agenda Transportation Choices Linked to Congestion Relief Broad Public Support Demonstrated for Transit-Oriented Development Around Dulles Rail Stations D.C. Takes First Steps Forward with Affordable Housing Legislation A Citizen's Guide to Transportation Decision Making Florida Legislature Considers Full Cost Accounting to Discourage Sprawl Celebrate National Bike Month: Online Bike Route Resources

April 12, 2001 - Volume 5, Number 3

Campaign to Halt Potomac River Bridge & Highway Metrorail Expands Bike-on-Rail Program "Metro In Your Neighborhood" ? WRN?s Redevelopment Program Atlanta Study Links Vehicle Use to Asthma Affordable Housing Gets the Attention of District Officials Bill Introduced for Potential NY Ave Metrorail Station Funding Solutions to Sprawl ? A Visual Tool for Citizen Groups

March 17, 2001 - Volume 5, Number 2

HOT Lanes - A New Tool for Managing Congested Roads DC Policy Paper Promotes Affordable Housing Smart Growth in the VA Legislature DC at the Crossroads: Recommendations for Better Transportation in the City Chesapeake Bay Foundation Report Advocates Better Development Around Metro Stations Citizens Rally Support for Rail in Virginia and Maryland Welcome New WRN Coordinator & Farewell to Deborah Katz

January 24, 2001 - Volume 5, Number 1

WRN Website and Email Address Change Maryland Group Concludes Highway Construction Causes Sprawl WRN?s Smart Growth and Affordable Housing Forum Draws Large, Diverse Crowd Sprawl Behind Rising Cost to Washington Families for Transportation Federal Highway Agency Issues Strong Statement On Bike and Pedestrian Facilities Business Journals "Get It:" Managing Growth Is Key Factor in Money Magazine?s "Best Places To Live    2000"

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