Breakfast links: The DC region is walking toward success
The DC region is a model for improving walkability
Christopher Leinberger, a professor at GWU, said the DC region is overcoming challenges, like zoning restrictions, to improve walkability faster than other major American cities. He said Arlington has been successful, and that Tysons could be in the future. (Paul O’Donnell / Washingtonian)
This map charts commutes across the United States
The map uses data from the US Census Bureau to show commuting times by county. It doesn't look good for the DC region, with most counties averaging longer than 30 minutes of commuting. (Chase / Overflow Data)
What stops people from using bike-share?
A survey from Portland State University reveals that the biggest barrier among low-income people of color was being responsible for the bike if it got damaged and safety. For other racial and income groups, they mostly preferred to ride their own bikes. (Stephen Miller / Streetsblog USA)
New redesigns for Tysons Ford dealership faces the Planning Commission
After several changes, the plans to redesign a Tysons Ford dealership into an urban space will be presented before the Planning Commission on July 13. The current design includes nearly 400 units of multi-family housing and two parks. (Michael Neibauer / WBJ)
A new Clarendon apartment complex will offer virtual reality tours
An apartment complex still under construction in Clarendon is offering potential buyers a sneak peek with a fully-immersive virtual reality tour of what the building will look like once construction is completed. (Kalina Newman / ARLnow)
Amazon helps fuel commutes with a free banana stand at Union Station
Amazon will be giving away free bananas at a stand outside Union Station on July 11 to help commuters get a healthy start to their day. The giveaway is part of a promotion for the company's “Prime Day.” (Rachel Sadon / DCist)
The US Holocaust Musuem makes its Kickstarter goals
The US Holocaust Museum got over $250,000 in donations to preserve more than 200 diaries of Holocaust victims and survivors, since launching its Kickstarter campaign last month. The museum will be expanding its campaign to continue translating the diaries to English. (WJLA)
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