Breakfast links: Paul Wiedefeld’s next challenge at Metro is lobbying for support
Metro’s general manager ups his lobbying game
Paul Wiedefeld has largely tried to avoid politics since he took the reigns of WMATA, but he may have to put on his lobbying shoes if he wants his proposed 2018 budget to succeed, which is dependent on more funding from Maryland and Virginia. (Martin Di Caro / WAMU)
Downtown DC added everything except housing last year
Not a single new unit of housing came to downtown DC in 2016, although the area saw quite a bit of new restaurant, retail and commercial space. No new housing is likely for downtown until the completion of Capitol Crossing in at least 2020. (Andrew Giambrone / City Paper)
Mount Rainier’s mayoral race is a sign of changing times
Local elections in Mount Rainier, Maryland are elevating concerns about gentrification as the number of younger, more affluent residents grow and the city's long-time residents and community of artists feel less certain about the road ahead. (Arelis Hernández / Post)
Can downtown Bethesda handle all the new Marriott employees?
Marriott's goal of getting half of its 3,500 employees to use public transportation for commuting to its future headquarters in Bethesda isn't enough to address concerns over less parking and more congestion in the area. (Bethany Rodgers / Bethesda Beat)
What do developers do with money from community benefits agreements?
From a lawsuit he brought against Adams Morgan's hotel now under construction, a community activist got a $2 million payout which is supposed to benefit “the community.” What's he doing with that money? (Jonetta Rose Barras)
DC’s low new housing supply means stiff competition
The housing market in DC is as competitive as ever, mainly due to a high demand for housing while the supply of new housing remains small. Local experts don't see this trend changing anytime soon. (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)
Questions abound for Mayor Bowser about using apartments for the homeless
DC council members have many questions and concerns about Muriel Bowser's latest plan to lease space apartments for homeless families, like how much it would cost, how can the city maintain strong oversight, and why didn't the mayor's office consult the city council? (Peter Jamison / Post)