The front of Union Station by Jordan Barab licensed under Creative Commons.

Can an ambitious redevelopment plan save Union Station?

A total makeover is in the works for Union Station as officials and private developers plan for a new bus terminal, updated concourses, and mixed-use development which could help breathe life into the beleaguered station. Lengthy review timetables and funding challenges are proving to be major obstacles in the redevelopment process.  (Luz Lazo / Post, Luz Lazo / Post)  

DC’s e-scooter fleet could grow to 20,000

Under new guidelines set by the District Department of Transportation, the number of e-scooters permitted in DC could swell to 20,000 — a considerable jump from the current number of about 11,700. New permits will be awarded at the beginning of next year.  (Katie Kenny / Washingtonian)  

Silver Line kicks off long-term development plans for Loudoun County

The opening of the Silver Line in Loudoun County is a major step in the county’s gradual transition from suburban to urban, especially in the vicinity of new Metro stations that will soon form a “linear city.” Local officials stress that the full transition will likely take decades.  (Jordan Pascale / DCist)  

Tysons faces a slow transition into an urban neighborhood

New mixed-use amenities, a Metro station, and more than a dozen Capital Bikeshare stations mark efforts to transform Tysons into a walkable area. However, many are still more comfortable traversing Tysons by car rather than braving walks across busy roads and vast parking lots.  (Post)  

Prince George’s County hopes expansion of Secret Service facilities will spur development

The Secret Service plans to add 800,000 square feet of new space and renovated facilities to its campus in Laurel. Prince George’s County officials hope the expansion will contribute to local businesses and make the county more competitive with federal jobs hubs in Northern Virginia and DC.  (Dan Brendel / Business Journal)  

New AI education institute in North Bethesda could encourage mixed-use development

Montgomery County, the University of Maryland, and the University of Maryland Medical System Corporation signed an agreement on Thursday to create a higher education institute in North Bethesda. Their goal is to create an academic-industrial hub, similar to National Landing in Northern Virginia. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said there are 15 million square feet of developable space in the area.  (Dan Brendel / Business Journal)  

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