Breakfast links: In and out of Arlington
Housing or parks?
Arlington is considering converting some public land, including a community center, into affordable housing. But some residents think that the county should keep the land for a community center or park. (ArlNow)
County flight
A poll claims that two out of five Arlington residents are likely to move out of the county within five years due to high housing costs. The current rental stock poorly serves those with incomes below 60% of the area median. (Post)
Vacant in Virginia
Many office buildings in Northern Virginia are going empty. A lot are along Route 28, which is too car-centric and far for the talent companies want to attract. But Rosslyn has high vacancies as a lot of employers move into DC. (Post)
Taxicab share decreasing
Taxicab companies and drivers claim that business is down more than 20% in the past year due to services like UberX. The Taxi Commission claims the shift is closer to 10% thanks to fewer taxis. (WAMU)
Cycle law enforcement
MPD is increasing enforcement of cycling laws this month. The campaign intends to catch cyclists and vehicles that are not properly yielding, including cyclists riding on sidewalks downtown. (City Paper)
Transit as a social good
While 74% of people support mass transit spending, only 5% commute via mass transit, suggesting that many see transit as a community benefit rather than a means of transportation. (CityLab)
And…
Jack Evans wants to reinstate a Pennsylvania Avenue development organization with DC leaders and citizens. (WBJ) … Metro will use federal aid to address flooding issues in the system. (Post) … A Dupont Circle construction site’s portable toilets are disguised to look like London telephone booths. (PoPville)