Breakfast links: Why aren’t the suburbs developing density like cities?
Can the suburbs begin developing too?
Though cities continue to grow and become more dense, the nation's suburbs have shown little to no development. That's bad for growth, as restrictive zoning and active 'NIMBYism' limits housing options and drives up prices. (Richard Florida / City Lab)
Maryland officials are getting ready to market the Discovery HQ to new buyers
Local officials would like the Discovery headquarters building to become the HQ for another large corporate tenant, like a life sciences, media, or tech company. However, they think the building will probably be split up between multiple tenants. (Mike Diegel / Source of the Spring)
More millennials left DC than moved to the city in 2016
In 2016, more millennials left DC than moved in, a marked change from the decade past where this generation drove DC's growth. Many of those surveyed cited the high cost of living as a barrier to remaining in the city. (Patrick Fort / WAMU)
The DC Council Chair race begins to take shape
The race for DC Council Chair is a microcosm of larger debates within the Democratic party, as Ed Lazere challenges current chair Phil Mendelson. Lazere has made his campaign about traditionally progressive issues, challenging Mendelson from the left. (J.F. Meils / City Paper)
Driverless cars could mean big shifts in commutes and property values
Driverless cars are set to revolutionize transportation, and they will also radically alter large swaths of the economy. In the Washington region, this could mean shorter commutes and higher property values throughout Maryland and Virginia, as the time it takes to reach downtown decreases. (Nena Perry-Brown / Urban Turf)
The regional transportation board wants more pedestrian and cycling projects
The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board endorsed five initiatives to improve the Washington region's transportation systems. It is advocating for an additional two initiatives to focused on cycling and pedestrians. (WashCycle)
Need a new hobby? DC now has axe throwing
In a search for new and novel activities, one of DC's newest establishments features axe throwing — safely of course. The company said that DC is its fastest-growing market. (Ally Schweitzer / WAMU)
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