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Breakfast links: Revised Union Station redevelopment plan dramatically reduces parking
FRA presents revised Union Station redevelopment plans. DC Council to decide future of K Street Transitway Tuesday. Prince George’s County Council proposes new spending to boost bike and pedestrian safety. Keep reading…
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National links: NYC’s congestion pricing plan moves forward
Congestion pricing to advance in NYC. A deeper look into the cultural and class-based forces behind McMansions. Now as incumbents, Barcelona’s housing-organizers-turned-politicians are strategizing how to continue their progressive reforms. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA gives go-ahead to solicit mixed-use developments at seven stations
WMATA moves forward on joint development opportunities at seven stations across region. High home prices and mortgage rates lead to slower real estate sales in region. Sale of Dupont Circle mansion could break record for most expensive property in the District. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Unhoused population in Washington region rose 18% last year
Unhoused population increased between 2022 and 2023 in every Greater Washington jurisdiction. Free Amtrak rides for VRE pass holders may be reinstated. Chesapeake Bay cleanup slowed by climate change and continued pollution. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: $1500 gets you less than 500 square feet of apartment space in DC
Report finds you can only rent an average of 484 square feet for $1,500 in DC. $650 million needed to address ADA issues in Baltimore. Northern Virginia picking public transportation projects to receive toll funds. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Amazon HQ2 construction finished, for now
Amazon HQ2 construction updates have ended. DC’s Department of Buildings set to make acting director permanent. Bicyclists afraid Nice-Middleton Bridge bike plan is too dangerous. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: The return of Yellow Line service
Service on Yellow Line resumes across Potomac River. DC mayor, councilmembers divided over key housing and transportation issues. Adams Morgan ANC votes to support increasing the number of bars allowed. Keep reading…
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National links: Report highlights connection between healthcare access and transportation
1 in 5 people who lack adequate transportation access report foregoing medical appointments. How porch culture can help tackle loneliness. The pandemic reduced interactions between people of different socioeconomic backgrounds. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Delay to DC’s free bus plan likely following concerns from WMATA board
WMATA board asks DC Council to delay free bus plan. Alexandria may extend public comment period for zoning reform plans. MoCo County Executive Elrich wants to defund Little Falls Parkway road diet. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Visualizing racial disparities in Alexandria with new mapping tool
Mapping racial disparities in Alexandria. MoCo Planning Board Chair finalists make their cases. DC no longer sheltering new migrants in hotels, citing lack of space. Keep reading…