Breakfast links: A map of neighborhoods that foster upward mobility
Can neighborhoods predict whether a child can escape poverty?
Looking at Census data, researchers found that growing up in certain low-income, affordable neighborhoods is associated with greater economic mobility later in life. Moving to a one of these neighborhoods also has a positive effect. (Tanvi Misra / CItylab)
Airbnb opposes a DC bill reining in some short-term housing rentals
Ahead of an initial vote by the DC Council, Airbnb called the proposed bill on short-term rentals one of the most restrictive in the nation, while HomeAway called the bill “draconian.” (Robert McCartney / Post)
Annapolis abandons a bike lane trial two weeks early
Only 12 days into a 30 day trial, some downtown Annapolis businesses successfully pressured the mayor to remove a temporary bike lane and sidewalk extension on Main Street. Merchants were concerned about its impact pedestrian traffic. (Danielle Ohl / Capital Gazette)
Mendelson unveils an amended Initiative 77 repeal bill
Ahead of Tuesday's vote, DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson amended his repeal bill to require the establishment of a tip line for wage theft, the use of a third-party companies for payroll, and annual training on sexual harassment and wage theft. (Fenit Nirappil / Post)
Arlington is reevaluating the costs of a community improvement program
Arlington County is examining its Neighborhood Conservation program, which funded community-lobbied improvement projects like new sidewalks or landscaping. Critics contend that many of those projects faced cost overruns. (Alex Koma / ARLnow)
Aspen Hill joins Montgomery County’s Vision Zero initiative
With the goal to eliminate severe pedestrian injuries and fatalities by 2030, the local Aspen Hill Vision Zero project joins Montgomery County's larger Vision Zero initiative. (Caitlynn Peetz / Bethesda Beat)
Amazon announces a $15 minimum wage starting November 1
Affecting about 350,000 of its employees, Amazon announced that it will adopt a nationwide $15 per hour minimum wage. The company also said it will lobby Congress to increase the federal minimum wage, which is $7.25 per hour. (Michael Neibauer / WBJ)
Switzerland enshrines a bike infrastructure authority in its constitution
Although only 8% of its population bikes regularly, the Swiss voted 73.6% in favor of adding bike infrastructure authority to their country's constitution. This authority will better allow the government to plan and build bike infrastructure. (Elana Eden / Planetizen)
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