Breakfast links: DC’s economic growth has not extended to its longtime black residents
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DC’s economic growth has not helped its black residents much
DC's economy is booming, but not for its black residents. A report from Georgetown University finds that, while average wages and household income has grown in the city over the past seven years, this growth has been uneven when broken down by race. (Perry Stein / Post)
Maryland really really wants the new Amazon headquarters
Governor Larry Hogan announced they will offer the state's largest tax incentive package to Amazon for its new headquarters. The governor's office would not offer specifics on the deal, but the claim would price the deal past the $317 million offered for the FBI's new headquarters in Prince George's County. (Melody Simmons / WBJ)
The Wharf is open for business
After years of construction and debate, DC's mega-construction project 'The Wharf' was officially opened yesterday to warm reviews and soggy skies. The $2.5 billion development is expected to create 6,000 permanent jobs and add more than $90 million in annual tax revenues. (Daniel Sernovitz / WBJ)
Alexandria’s Eisenhower Ave may get a big overhaul
The 2.35 acre development on Eisenhower Avenue in Alexandria has a new development plan, courtesy of Chevy Chase developer Boundary Cos. The development application cites a 15 to 20 year plan to add commercial, industrial, and residential spaces to the site. (Michael Nierbauer / WBJ)
DC will prioritize building new affordable homes
DC will prioritize constructing new affordable home units over preservation for the next fiscal year. The effort, largely financed by the Housing Production Trust Fund, announced eight new projects, adding 500 units of affordable housing. (Andrew Giambrone / City Paper)
DC is planting trees at an un-be-leaf-able rate
Fall is tree planting season, and DC is preparing to plant over 100 trees a day over the next six months. Though there are already approximately 150,000 trees lining the streets, five years ago the city increased planting rates from 4,000 to 8,000 each fall. (Jacob Fenston / WAMU)
Hashtag new mural at Union Market (for a good cause)
Known for its Instagram-able wall art, Union Market has a new mural through a partnership with Instagram. Union Market is one of four locations in the world with a #KindComments mural, designed to encourage kindness on the internet. It's designed by local artist Dallas Clayton. (Erica Sloan / Washingtonian)
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