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Walter Reed gets developer

DC selected Hines Interests to redevelop the Walter Reed site. The proposal calls for residential, open space, retail, and a Commerce and Science Center though perhaps not a Wegmans. (Post, City Paper)  

McAuliffe wins

Terry McAuliffe won the Virginia governor’s race over current Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli in a tight race. Democrat Ralph Northam won the lieutenant governor’s race but the race for attorney general is still too close to call. (DCist)  

Big plans for RFK

A plan introduced by Vincent Orange would explore the possibility of redeveloping the RFK Stadium site with a golf course, a sound stage, hotel complex, and a 100,000-seat domed stadium. (DCist)  

Keep the 5A?

Metro staff have recommended preserving the DC-to-Dulles 5A route, based on rider feedback. DDOT recommended modifications to the bus route to avoid duplicating Silver Line services. (Post)  

Plans for Glenmont

Glenmont will be more walkable and transit accessible, as well as get a redeveloped neighborhood shopping center in a sector plan approved by the Montgomery County Council. (Gazette)  

SOME plans for Benning Road

So Others May Eat is planning a mammoth mixed-use development near the Benning Road Metro, which will include a health clinic, employment training center, 202 affordable housing units, and office space. (City Paper)  

Alone to work

Despite local and state government initiatives to promote alternative forms of transportation, 76% of workers are driving alone, almost matching the all-time peak set in 2005 of 77%.  (WSJ, Andrew F.)  (Tip: Andrew F.)