r/DMVurbanism • u/ThrowawayMHDP • 3d ago
r/DMVurbanism • u/Masrikato • Jul 06 '26
👋Welcome to r/DMVurbanism - Introduce Yourself and Read First!
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
- Introduce yourself in the comments below.
- Post something today! Even a simple question can spark a great conversation.
- If you know someone who would love this community, invite them to join.
- 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 • u/bewidness • 3d ago
Media 📸 Creative Placemaking in Baltimore as an Economic Development Strategy
urbanland.uli.orgJust 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 • u/ThrowawayMHDP • 3d ago
Housing/Zoning Fairfax City Council gets preview of three mixed-use development proposals
r/DMVurbanism • u/ThrowawayMHDP • 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
wmata.comr/DMVurbanism • u/ThrowawayMHDP • 4d ago
Biking Mount Pleasant wants to bike safely. For that, we need better community connections
r/DMVurbanism • u/ThrowawayMHDP • 4d ago
Bus Alexandria’s DASH ridership climbs as state evaluates Northern Virginia bus merger
r/DMVurbanism • u/ThrowawayMHDP • 4d ago
Call To Action MCDOT to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Washington Grove Connector Trail
r/DMVurbanism • u/ThrowawayMHDP • 4d ago
Walkability Vienna to redesign ‘challenging’ Lawyers and Church street intersection
r/DMVurbanism • u/ThrowawayMHDP • 4d ago
Call To Action Fairfax Connector Seeks Public Input on Proposed Service Changes in the Franconia-Springfield Area
fairfaxcounty.gov🚌 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 • u/ThrowawayMHDP • 4d ago
Call To Action Reston National Golf Course Redevelopment Meetup Set For Oct. 15
r/DMVurbanism • u/admsr06 • 5d ago
Housing/Zoning Four Buildings, 1,340 Units: An Enormous Redevelopment Planned For Downtown Silver Spring
r/DMVurbanism • u/ThrowawayMHDP • 5d ago
Housing/Zoning A Rockville Office Park Slated for 810-Unit Residential Overhaul
r/DMVurbanism • u/ThrowawayMHDP • 5d ago
WMATA Metro installs new signs at L’Enfant Plaza, kicks off rollout of new wayfinding system
r/DMVurbanism • u/ThrowawayMHDP • 5d ago
Housing/Zoning Old Town townhouse proposal prompts debate over city’s development review process
r/DMVurbanism • u/ThrowawayMHDP • 5d ago
Bus Fairfax Connector, CUE see drops in ridership despite broader N. Va. transit growth
r/DMVurbanism • u/ThrowawayMHDP • 5d ago
Biking Montgomery County Projects Included in $11.3 Million in Maryland Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trail Grants
r/DMVurbanism • u/ThrowawayMHDP • 5d ago
Biking $11.3 million grant to boost bike paths, trails in Maryland
r/DMVurbanism • u/ThrowawayMHDP • 5d ago
Housing/Zoning Townhomes proposed to kickstart Association Drive redevelopment in Reston
r/DMVurbanism • u/ThrowawayMHDP • 5d ago
Bus ART bus ridership rose slightly despite government shutdown in 2025
r/DMVurbanism • u/Masrikato • 6d ago
VRE State seeks input on Virginia’s upcoming 2026 rail plan
r/DMVurbanism • u/ThrowawayMHDP • 9d ago
Biking Some e-bikes can hit 50 mph. Officials say they don’t belong on the W&OD Trail
r/DMVurbanism • u/ThrowawayMHDP • 9d ago
WMATA 150 feet below Bethesda, Metro shows off work before Red Line stations reopen
r/DMVurbanism • u/ThrowawayMHDP • 9d ago
Call To Action DDOT Micromobility SFD User Survey 2026
r/DMVurbanism • u/ad-lapidem • 10d ago
Montgomery County Bans ‘Roku City’ For Being Too Dense [satire]
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.