Breakfast links: Barry Farm tenants gain a temporary win in court
Redevelopment has been halted at Barry Farm
The DC Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the tenants of Barry Farm, vacating a lower court's order and sending the plan back to the zoning commission. Barry Farm is a public housing community in Anacostia that the city had planned to redevelop into a 1,400-unit mixed-income and mixed-use space. (Sasha-Ann Simons / WAMU)
Neglectful landlord Sanford Capital agrees to leave DC
The notorious landlord Sanford Capital agreed to divest ownership in all its residential properties in DC as part of a settlement, more than two years after being sued by the city over atrocious housing conditions at some of its properties. (Andrew Giambrone / City Paper)
Mapping US cities by how inclusive they are
A new study by the Urban Institute breaks down how various US cities stack up on issues such as income segregation, housing affordability, and job quality for all residents, not just their most privileged. 23 were more inclusive overall, while 18 became less so. (Tanvi Misra / CityLab)
Some artists feel DC’s Cultural Plan doesn’t address rising rent
The DC government's Cultural Plan is the result of two years of work to sustain DC's arts communities. Many artists, though supportive, feel overlooked and are concerned about affordable studio space and displacement by rising rents. (Stephanie Rudig and Matt Cohen / City Paper)
Amazon HQ2 would increase Washington region rents, but not by much
If Amazon's HQ2 came to the region, the average rent in the region would increase by 0.6% on top of the already expected year-over-year rise of 0.5%, says Zillow. It's among the smallest increases compared to what other cities under consideration would experience. (Marisa Kashino / Washingtonian)
DC businesses are tackling implicit bias in the service industry
The recent racially-motivated arrest of two black men in a Philadelphia Starbucks has raised questions about implicit bias in the service industry. Many businesses are re-examining the issue, and in DC some were already helping employees create a welcoming space for all. (Sash-Ann Simons / WAMU)
School dress code enforcement often targets black girls
Across the country, black girls are five times more likely to be suspended than white girls, and many suspensions are due to dress code violations. A new study looking at DC finds that students are often sent home for violations, meaning black girls miss out on more class. (Petula Dvorak / Post)
Where to park dockless bikes? Maybe the street
Bikeshare expert Alex Baca proposes managing dockless bikeshare clutter by converting street space, such as parking spaces in the curb lane, into a space for the bikes. (Angie Schmitt / Streetsblog)
First-timer Andria Thomas is aiming to be DC’s shadow senator
Andria Thomas is a first-time candidate running to be DC's next shadow senator, an unpaid and legislatively powerless position. Her push for gun control and passion for statehood is gaining her support from the Democratic party and local advocates. (Andrew Giambrone / City Paper)
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