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Post gets sold

The Washington Post Company sold its newspaper to Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos. The sales means the Post can stay at its current location for 3 years, but where will it end up? (Post)  

DCHA looks to redevelop HQ

The DC Housing Authority is looking for developers to help turn their NoMa headquarters into a mixed-use development. DCHA would require mixed income residential units in any proposal. (WBJ)  

Purple protests & support

While supporters greeted Maryland Governor O’Malley for yesterday’s Purple Line announcement, opponents expressed concern over the project’s cost, lack of shade for the Capital Crescent Trail, and loss of mature trees. (Patch)  

Union an example for United?

The Philadelphia Union’s PPL Park stadium could provide an idea of what works and what doesn’t for DC United’s move to Buzzard Point. Union fans love the stadium but say it did little to improve surrounding area. (Post)  

Walk safe, pay attention

DC’s pedestrian fatality rate is higher than the national average, making it eligible for federal funds to improve pedestrian safety. New USDOT Secretary Anthony Foxx cites distracted walking as a contributing factor. (WAMU)  

Next stop: Preservation

Gaithersburg’s 129-year-old B&O train station, which now serves MARC trains, will get a renovation this September to make the station more usable for passengers while preserving the station’s historic appearance. (Gazette)  

Cardboard cop cuts bike thefts 67%

After the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority put up a cardboard cutout of a police officer at one station, bike thefts fell 67%. (Metro)  

The Vancouver model

Strategic planning and promoting transit, biking, and walkability helped Vancouver become one of the most livable cities in the world. Since 2006, it has seen a 20-30% drop in traffic while population grew 4.5%. (Streetsblog)