Breakfast links: DC falls short in designing for the deaf community
DC’s deaf community design shortcomings
DC group Deaf Urbanism says the city's development does not take into account its deaf residents until after a design is finished. The group would like to see greater communication between the deaf community and planners. (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)
London won’t renew Uber’s license
In another blow to Uber, London's private hire vehicles and taxis regulator said they were not going to renew the company's operating license. Transport for London cited four specific violations they say show Uber's lack of corporate responsibility. (Matt Burgess / Wired)
Sky-high rent is hurting the economy
The National Equity Atlas estimates the average renter would have saved $6,200 a year if rents were affordable, saving consumers $124 billion to reinvest in local economies nationwide. DC renters would save roughly $8,600 a year. Alas. (Tanvi Misra / Citylab)
Twitter bot (literally) names your city as it sees it
A twitter bot that uses Microsoft's AI software can analyze a photo of your city and create a description. While San Francisco may be more than “a group of people on a beach,” the captions are a fun reminder that there are many ways to view your city. (Tanvi Misra / Citylab)
Your vacant property could cost you (or not)
The DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs has lost revenue of almost $1 million by loosely enforcing a law imposing greater taxes on vacant or blighted buildings. The law charges higher property taxes and fines on homes vacant for more than 30 days. (Martin Austermuhle / WAMU)
Your furry friend can stay in style
A luxury dog hotel is opening in Adams Morgan. The hotel, called Life of Riley, is the second location to open in the DC region. It occupies a 3,500 square foot row house on 18th street. (Andrew Giambrone / City Paper)
DC’s health systems get a check-up
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser released the District's Health Systems Plan, which highlights the city's health systems needs and capacities. The report recommends increasing access to primary care to reduce emergency services, and removing barriers to hospital or acute care. (Tina Reed / Business Journal)
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