Breakfast links: After the snow
Snow sequel
Several school districts remain closed today, but Metro will run a normal schedule. Heavy but brief snow is expected in the PM rush. (Post)
More plows please
How well did area governments handle snow removal yesterday? DC sets a goal of making 85% of residential streets passable within 24 hours. Many bike paths remain unplowed. (Post)
Air rights to Rosslyn?
Decking over I-66 in Rosslyn could bring new infill development, but it’s too expensive right now and could divert investments from Rosslyn’s redeveloping core, according to a new study. (WBJ)
Snow patrol
DC waited until morning rush hour to declare a snow emergency and plow many main thoroughfares in order to avoid towing cars parked on emergency snow routes over the holiday weekend. (Post)
Mixed use might
Residents are filling up apartments in a new mixed use development in White Flint even though retail is yet to come. (BethesdaNow) … “Urban” restaurants are coming to Tysons as area density and resident incomes increase. (Fairfax Times)
Aging in place
The Alexandria Planning Comission approved construction of an assisted living facility in a residential area of King Street despite resident concerns. The developer argued Alexandria must adapt as its population ages. (Alexandria Times)
Franklin fallout
Mayor Bowser is still absorbing criticism for the decision to cancel the art museum project at the Franklin school. Her spokesman said insinuations about developer kickbacks and campaign cash are unfounded. (WAMU)
And…
Will Mayor Bowser support the 2013 voter referendum to bring more budget autonomy to DC? (WAMU) … You can’t sled on the Capitol grounds. (DCist) … Is LA really the least sprawling metro area in the country? (Citylab)