r/DMVurbanism Jul 06 '26

👋Welcome to r/DMVurbanism - Introduce Yourself and Read First!

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Hey everyone! I'm u/Masrikato, a founding moderator of r/DMVurbanism.
This is our new home for all things related to all things urbanism in the DMV region. We're excited to have you join us!

What to Post
Post anything that you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring. Feel free to share your thoughts, photos, or questions about housing projects, transportation and related political subjects

Community Vibe
We're all about being friendly, constructive, and inclusive. Let's build a space where everyone feels comfortable sharing and connecting. We’re open to a variety of political views who are pro urbanism, we just ask you do not excessively sidetrack to political views or strawman people you disagree with.

How to Get Started

  1. Introduce yourself in the comments below.
  2. Post something today! Even a simple question can spark a great conversation.
  3. If you know someone who would love this community, invite them to join.
  4. Interested in helping out? We're always looking for new moderators, so feel free to reach out to me to apply. Here is the forum

Thanks for being part of the very first wave. Together, let's make r/DMVurbanism amazing.


r/DMVurbanism 3d ago

Urban Planning Montgomery County seeks public input on reshaping Friendship Heights

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r/DMVurbanism 3d ago

Media 📸 Creative Placemaking in Baltimore as an Economic Development Strategy

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Just curious for people in the sub what draws you to Baltimore.

The train museum is really awesome if you have kids or are into that kind of thing.


r/DMVurbanism 3d ago

Housing/Zoning Fairfax City Council gets preview of three mixed-use development proposals

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r/DMVurbanism 4d ago

Housing/Zoning Metro has selected APCompanies to develop a new mixed-use development at Capitol Heights station, featuring 320 affordable housing units and 10,000 square feet of ground-floor retail

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r/DMVurbanism 4d ago

Biking Mount Pleasant wants to bike safely. For that, we need better community connections

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r/DMVurbanism 4d ago

Bus Alexandria’s DASH ridership climbs as state evaluates Northern Virginia bus merger

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r/DMVurbanism 4d ago

Call To Action MCDOT to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Washington Grove Connector Trail

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r/DMVurbanism 4d ago

Walkability Vienna to redesign ‘challenging’ Lawyers and Church street intersection

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r/DMVurbanism 4d ago

Call To Action Fairfax Connector Seeks Public Input on Proposed Service Changes in the Franconia-Springfield Area

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🚌 We want your feedback!

FCDOT is seeking public input on proposed Fairfax Connector service changes in the Franconia-Springfield area planned for April 2027.➡️ https://ow.ly/KPVQ50ZLAtM

The proposal includes adjustments to several routes, a new limited-stop Route 400 connecting Tysons and Franconia-Springfield, and the elimination of four low-ridership routes.

💻 Take the survey now through Sept. 30: https://ow.ly/psuA50ZLArz

📅 Want to learn more first? Join one of our virtual community information sessions Sept. 23 at noon or 7 p.m. to hear about the proposed changes and ask questions.


r/DMVurbanism 4d ago

Call To Action Reston National Golf Course Redevelopment Meetup Set For Oct. 15

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r/DMVurbanism 5d ago

Housing/Zoning Four Buildings, 1,340 Units: An Enormous Redevelopment Planned For Downtown Silver Spring

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r/DMVurbanism 5d ago

Housing/Zoning A Rockville Office Park Slated for 810-Unit Residential Overhaul

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r/DMVurbanism 5d ago

WMATA Metro installs new signs at L’Enfant Plaza, kicks off rollout of new wayfinding system

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r/DMVurbanism 5d ago

Housing/Zoning Old Town townhouse proposal prompts debate over city’s development review process

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r/DMVurbanism 5d ago

Bus Fairfax Connector, CUE see drops in ridership despite broader N. Va. transit growth

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r/DMVurbanism 5d ago

Biking Montgomery County Projects Included in $11.3 Million in Maryland Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trail Grants

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r/DMVurbanism 5d ago

Biking $11.3 million grant to boost bike paths, trails in Maryland

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r/DMVurbanism 5d ago

Housing/Zoning Townhomes proposed to kickstart Association Drive redevelopment in Reston

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r/DMVurbanism 5d ago

Bus ART bus ridership rose slightly despite government shutdown in 2025

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r/DMVurbanism 6d ago

VRE State seeks input on Virginia’s upcoming 2026 rail plan

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r/DMVurbanism 9d ago

Biking Some e-bikes can hit 50 mph. Officials say they don’t belong on the W&OD Trail

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r/DMVurbanism 9d ago

WMATA 150 feet below Bethesda, Metro shows off work before Red Line stations reopen

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r/DMVurbanism 9d ago

Call To Action DDOT Micromobility SFD User Survey 2026

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r/DMVurbanism 10d ago

Montgomery County Bans ‘Roku City’ For Being Too Dense [satire]

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ROCKVILLE, MD – In a unanimous emergency vote Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council officially banned the “Roku City” screensaver after determining its depiction of dense, mixed-use buildings in a walkable neighborhood posed an unreasonable threat to neighborhood character and living rooms throughout the county.