Breakfast links: This land is my land
Master of my eminent domain
Mayor Bowser may decide to use eminent domain to take the land for the DC United stadium. Negotiations with Akridge, who owns the future stadium land, are progressing slowly, which may force the city to move before the September deadline. (City Paper)
Unpave paradise
Capitol Hill residents want to turn parking lots around RFK Sadium into a giant park. But, suporter Councilmember Charles Allen says that it will take time since the District needs approval from the National Park Service before moving forward with any additional plans. (Hill Now)
Where and how much?
The Arlington County Board needs to figure out what income levels and where to target their affordable housing plan. The county’s widening income gap is expected to make affordable housing harder to find. (InsideNOVA)
We’re different
Uber and Lyft are advocating for a new regulatory classification from the Maryland Public Service Commission. The Commission is working to place strict regulations on the companies, which could increase prices. (WBJ)
Abandonment issues
Gear Prudence advises that if a bike is left for 7 days consider it abandoned. He also addresses close calls and says to think about what you could do differently the next time you ride. (City Paper)
Crumbling sidewalks
Arlington is trying to figure out why a handful of new sidewalks are disintegrating. Engineers think that water was present in the construction, which is problematic. Rapidly-changing temperatures are also playing a role. (ArlNow)
Saving energy
The Washington region has the most energy efficient buildings of any metropolitan area in the country. The region has 480 Energy Star-certified buildings, while second-place Los Angeles has 475. (City Paper)
Completing our streets
A new study from Smart Growth America found that complete streets promote walking and biking, prevent collisions, and spur private investment. Implementing these projects doesn’t break the bank
Worst parking job ever
Eleanor Holmes Norton executed the “worst parking job ever” to park totally diagonally between two cars, hitting them, and then walked away. A bystander captured it all on video. (Roll Call)