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Stadium projects in Washington region

A list of the Washington area’s top 10 potential stadium projects includes planned projects like a minor league baseball stadium in Woodbridge and more unlikely projects like new football stadiums for George Mason University and Howard University. (Post)  

Height Act public hearings

DC Office of Planning Director Harriet Tregoning supported changes to Height Act at Monday’s public hearing, saying DC must allow for higher densities. Tregoning’s statement was contrasted by a witness list heavily weighted towards opponents of changes. (WBJ)  

Money for DC small businesses

Mayor Gray unveiled $2.1 million in grants for DC small businesses to make renovations and expand. Planned improvements include beautification of side walls, signage, and building façades. (WBJ)  

Construction of new Metrobus garage underway

A new $89 million Metrobus garage broke ground in Fairfax county, allowing for the old garage on Alexandria’s Royal Street to be torn down. The garage will have double the capacity and is expected to be completed in 2015. (WTOP)  

MoCo tackles overcrowding

A new 5-year, $1.55 billion construction plan aims to address Montgomery County Schools’ overcrowding issues. Montgomery County faces a projected increase of 2,000 students per year over the next six years. (WAMU)  

Bikes outsell cars in Europe

Bicycles outsold cars last year in 25 of the European Union’s 27 member countries. The shift may be due, in part, to Europe’s economic troubles but there are signs that the changes are not temporary. (Atlantic Cities)  

Development follows streetcar lines

Many cities with planned streetcars like Kansas City, Tucson, and Cincinnati are seeing strong interest from developers to build along future streetcar routes. (Streetsblog)  

And…

A fire at a bus facility severely damages Metrobus. (WTOP) … Proposals before the DC Council to raise DC’s current $8.25 minimum wage range from $10.55 to $12.50. (WAMU) … Is there a market for high heels designed for biking? (Atlantic Cities) … University of Oklahoma study shows mode share of American cities. (Atlantic Cities)