Archive: Bethesda

Posted at 8:01 AM ET, 06/16/2009

Speed Humps Spark Debate in MoCo

The Washington Post's Ann E. Marimow reports today on the always vexing issue of speed humps in Montgomery County. Montgomery has has nearly 1,200 humps, compared with 200 in Fairfax County. But not all MoCo residents like them, and the debate has flared again in a Bethesda neighborhood. What do you think? The article and poll question are here.

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Posted at 12:27 PM ET, 06/12/2008

Smart Growth in Bethesda?

Arguments will be heard today on whether or not to build a 16-story office building in downtown Bethesda. Supporters say the building is a shining example of "smart growth," however, opponents are demanding a deeper review. Both sides agree on one thing: The plaza and Metro station entrance, once envisioned to be a grand gateway to downtown Bethesda, need an overhaul. But they disagree on how to do it.

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