Breakfast links: Cities are turning to alleys to help address the housing shortage
All-ey your fears: alleys are open for development
Once feared or avoided, alleyways across the country are now seen as a potential housing or development opportunity. In DC, a change in the zoning code allowing “accessory units” has increased interest and investment in alley units and homes. (Mary Hui / Post)
Metro is working to fix communications lines on the Red Line
A recent audit of Metro infrastructure reveals deteriorated communication lines, similar to those that caused the 2009 crash. To ensure that no trains 'disappear' from communication, Metro has been running single trains through the space. (Martine Powers / Post)
The downtown DC BID wants to create an urbanist paradise
The Downtown DC Business Improvement District's vision for the future includes more bike lanes, more mixed use housing, and dedicated bus and street car lanes, which they hope to achieve by converting office space to housing and reducing street parking. (Michael Niebauer / WBJ)
Are buskers creating too much noise in Chinatown?
Across the city, residents and offices have increasingly complained about street performers and the noise that they make. Chinatown residents have been particularly vocal, citing noise violations throughout the day into the evening. (Caroline Jones / City Paper)
DC development is still booming, but may be too bullish
Development in DC continues to increase, but may need to calm as job growth slows. Multifamily construction grew at a record pace with nearly 16,000 units under construction, while technology firms leased space at double last year's rate. (Michael Niebauer / WBJ)
We’re gaga for Wawa
After months of anticipation, DC's first Wawa opened yesterday. The DC location is the largest in the country and will be more higher-end Wawa than shoppers may be familiar with. It will still include staples such as hoagies and Sizzlis. (Nehal Aggarwal / Washingtonian)
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