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Development clusters good for neighborhoods

DC’s developers tend to focus in certain areas, buying a lot of property in one place. That’s a good thing, argues Lydia DePillis, partly because they build a reputation with neighbors and make project approvals go more smoothly. (Housing Complex)  

Wheaton Costco a hot topic

Wheaton residents had tough questions for Ike Leggett about the proposed $6 million subsidy for a Costco at the Westfield mall. One resident outlined objections, primarily that the plan isn’t consistent with a “livable, transit-oriented Wheaton.” (Patch, Danila Sheveiko)  (Tip: Danila Sheveiko)  

Council race racing ahead

As the at-large Council special election enters its last month, DC Students Speak is holding a candidate forum this Sunday afternoon. The candidates still aren’t that clearly different (14th and You) …. David Catania endorsed Sekou Biddle, somewhat awkwardly. Both unions and business groups are behind Orange. (Four26)  

How about an Anacostia contest?

Minneapolis is having a contest to design a sustainable, active waterfront. Should DC do the same for the Anacostia? (One obstacle the many military bases making large areas inaccessible.) (Housing Complex)  

Markets moving

Eastern Market’s board, composed of community representatives, reaffirmed support for Stanton’s redevelopment of the Hine school. … A new governing structure for Eastern Market is being devised, with a new citizen board.  (EMMCA)  

Houston continues to get worse

Houston will spend 100% of its road money on car infrastructure, saying bike and pedestrian accommodations serve “special interests.” The vote followed heavy lobbying by real estate special interests. (Streetsblog Capitol Hill)  

EU wants emissions-free city streets

The EU wants to set a goal to reduce gas-fueled cars in cities to 0 by 2050.  News outlets report it as a “ban on cars” while the British Drivers Association says the EU Transport Commissioner should check into an asylum. (European Voice, The Week, Telegraph)  

And…

Virginia is using Dupont Circle to advertise Virginia tourism (DCist) … The lot that had lots of Zipcars at 14th and R will become—you guessed it—condos. (Borderstan)