Photo by Ryan McKnight on Flickr.

“Yes” to more housing

You’ve heard of NIMBYs, but what about YIMBYs? Our region needs more housing, and building it will take saying “yes” to projects that might change our neighborhoods. David Whitehead, our housing program organizer, is helping lead the way. (WAMU)  

All aboard Olli

A self-driving electric shuttle named Olli was unveiled at National Harbor yesterday. The 12 person vehicle goes wherever passengers tell it to on the Harbor’s private roads, and runs on IBM’s Watson Artificial Intelligence.  (DCist)  (Tip: HB)  

Cycling for SafeTrack

In Arlington, SafeTrack has given more people reason to try riding their bike to work. Last week the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor witnessed a 70-90% increase in biking over last year. (FABB)  

Union Market pushback

A development project at Gallaudet University would cut back on barriers between the campus and the community, but one group says it would also destabilize land values and displaces residents in NoMa. (WBJ)  

Ward 7 livability

DC wants to make getting around Ward 7 easier for people using all modes of travel easier, and add new parks,  green space, and community centers to the area. DDOT recently chose a firm to study how to do this between East Capitol Street and Massachusetts Avenue.  (Civil + Structural Engneer, Rebeka Riley)  

Boats are better

NYC’s mayor plans to use ferries as an alternative mode of public transportation given Subway crowding issues there. Could DC benefit from public ferry service across the Potomac? (NYT, Redline SOS)  (Tip: Redline SOS)  

Arlington wins

Arlington topped a recent list of “Best Cities to Live in America”. The rankings looked at schools, crime, jobs, and local amenities. Cambridge, MA and Columbia, MD took 2nd and 3rd place respectively. (ArlNow)