Breakfast links: DC’s swift coronavirus measures saved lives
When coronavirus hit, DC took action… and saved lives
A DC Auditor report found that DC’s swift coronavirus measures, from mask mandates to eviction moratoriums, led to the District having among the lowest case and fatality rates in the US. (Amanda Michelle Gomez / City Paper)
Arlington wants a view of Amazon’s Helix
Many development meetings involve neighbors complaining a new building blocks their view. This time, Arlington residents actually WANT to see Amazon’s Helix building from their neighborhoods, and are concerned that its planned placement favors views from DC. (Jonathan Capriel / Business Journal)
Montgomery County releases draft Vision Zero 2030 action plan
A draft Vision Zero plan for Montgomery County includes lower speed limits, bike lanes and sidewalks, and speed and red light cameras as an effort to end traffic deaths by 2030. The county will collect feedback on the plan through June. (Briana Adhikusuma / Bethesda Beat. Tip: Chester B.)
DC Council advances the Comp Plan update
DC Council voted to approve Chairman Phil Mendelson’s amendments to a long-awaited Comprehensive Plan update amid a debate whether the update does enough to further racial equity. (Post, Amanda Michelle Gomez / City Paper)
Metro Transit Police oversight board releases its first report
Metro’s new Investigations Review Panel, created to oversee complaints about Metro Transit Police, released its first report, recommending internal investigators conduct more interviews and officers improve some procedures. Critics say the report demonstrates that the new board has no teeth. (Justin George / Post. Tip: Chester B.)
Bozzuto settles in housing discrimination case
Discriminating against voucher holders is illegal in DC, but it still happens. Bozzuto has settled a lawsuit alleging source of income discrimination, a result some say could show landlords the practice has consequences. (Ben Gutman / Street Sense)
DC statehood passes in the House (again)
The House passed a bill 216-208 Thursday that would make DC the 51st state. The bill’s chances in in the Senate, however, are slim. (Clare Foran / CNN)
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