Breakfast links: How Arena Stage helped shape the Southwest Waterfront
Arena Stage’s role in the creation of the Wharf
The developers behind the Wharf agree that the Arena Stage helped spur development of the Wharf, similar to how the Studio Theater played a role in kicking off the revitalization of 14th Street NW. (Mikaela Lefrak / WAMU)
The dedicated funding agreement sidelines half of Metro’s board
Members of Metro's board don't like a provision of the new dedicated funding agreement that effectively halves the number of members that can attend meetings by excluding alternates. Some wonder how it fits into broader board reform. (Washington Post / Post)
Questions linger in Ellicott City about how to move forward
As Ellicott City looks to rebuild after another deadly flood, some are looking to infrastructure solutions like ponds and underground vaults to mitigate the damage of future floods. Others cite the role climate change and development has played. (Steve Thompson / Post)
Arlington County is limited in how much it can help with school construction
Leaders of Arlington's public schools are looking to the county for help with funding construction projects to support a growing student body. But assistance from the county is uncertain, given its own budgetary woes. (Alex Koma / ARLnow)
Check out the improved Washington Boulevard Trail
The Virginia Department of Transportation has finally wrapped up improvements to the Washington Boulevard Trail in Arlington, including widening. Sections that are still under construction should be completed by the fall. (The Wash Cycle)
Could a historic trolley trestle in Georgetown be adapted for other uses?
A historic preservation board just blocked Metro's attempt to demolish a streetcar trustle in Georgetown that hasn't been used since 1962. There's support to adapt the trustle for a different use, such as a bike or pedestrian trail. (Luz Lazo / Post. Tip: Brett Young)
New housing is in the works for a future Silver Line station
Two mixed-use developments proposed to go up near the future Innovation Center Metro station in Fairfax County will each have over 1,000 residential units. (Katie Arcieri / WBJ)
MoCo’s controversial Westbard development is moving forward
Montgomery County's planning board will likely review plans to redevelop the Westbard area of Bethesda in September — the latest step in what's been a controversial project. So far, the plans call for 500 new housing units. (Bethany Rodgers / Bethesda Beat)
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