Breakfast links: How to find housing
DC short on housing stock
A balanced housing market has at least six months of supply, but many DC neighborhoods have less than two months, and in some cases, less than two weeks of supply. (UrbanTurf)
Sprawl isn’t cheap
Comparing housing prices across cities isn’t as simple as it seems. Once you account for the burdens of a longer commute, the cost to live in that “cheap” but sprawling city isn’t so cheap. (City Observatory)
NoVa’s big rail and road plan
Virginia is hoping for a $200 million federal grant to expand the I-95 Express Lanes and to improve passenger rail service in Northern Virginia. (Post)
Church conversion
An old Capitol Hill church is becoming 30 condo units. Here’s a look at the transformation. (Washingtonian)
Obama’s architect
Cool and casual Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects will design President Obama’s presidential library on Chicago’s South Side. (CityLab)
Reunited and it feels so good
A good citizen and the DC police helped reunite DC Department of Energy director Tommy Wells with his stolen folding bike. A local bike shop has gifted him with a new, sturdy lock. (Post)
Bus showdown in Albuquerque
Construction of Albuquerque, New Mexico’s long-awaited bus rapid transit system is in jeopardy after opponents filed a lawsuit claiming the service will increase traffic and harm local businesses. (Next City)
Autopilot death
After a Tesla driver died in a crash while his car was on autopilot, Tesla is on the defensive. Drivers are supposed to keep their hands on the wheel with autopilot, but many don’t seem to understand the limits of the technology. (Slate)
Party on the roof
Check out these creative uses for high-rise rooftops, from movie theaters to detached homes, from all around the world. (Guardian)