New Max Robinson Center in Congress Heights by Whitman-Walker Health used with permission.

Whitman-Walker expands healthcare reach with new Max Robinson Center in Congress Heights

Whitman-Walker’s 118,000-square-foot center will offer dental, pharmacy, and medical services, eventually housing 65 exam rooms, behavioral health suites, and administrative spaces. The facility aims to serve 15,000 patients annually, consolidating services currently spread across different locations in Ward 8. (This article is behind a paywall).  (Tristan Navera / Business Journal)  

Washington Property Co. defaults on $35 million loan for Silver Spring office building

Bethesda-based Washington Property Co. has defaulted on a $35 million loan tied to a 14-story Silver Spring office building.The building, Silver Spring Plaza, is at 73% occupancy, with cash flow falling well below projections. The default reflects wider challenges in the region’s office market, with other developers facing similar struggles.  (Emily Wishingrad / Bisnow)  

Maryland developer wins high court case in Bowie airport development project, but…

Maryland’s high court ruled in favor of a developer that seeks to build townhomes on the site of Freeway Airport, but the decision was based on a law changing the site’s zoning that the Prince George’s County Council has already repealed. The court acknowledged that additional litigation is likely.  (John Domen / WTOP)  

Chevy Chase Lake redevelopment to create 220 housing units

The ongoing Chevy Chase Lake redevelopment project is progressing to its second phase, aiming to establish a transit-centric, mixed-use, walkable community that connects to a future Purple Line station. The plans include up to 220 residential units, comprising apartments and townhouse-style homes, with approximately 28 being moderately priced dwelling units.  (Elia Griffin / MoCo360)  

Arlington police promote road safety campaign for back to school

Arlington County Police are set to conduct a high-visibility transportation safety campaign in school zones and near bus stops aimed at keeping students safe. The campaign involves enforcement, variable message boards with safety messages, and initiatives like “Walking School Buses” with dedicated volunteers.  (Jo DeVoe / ARLnow)  

Start date uncertain for $101 million downtown Herndon redevelopment project

Comstock Companies, the developer leading the project, has not provided any additional information on the timeline. The development, which was supposed to start construction two years ago, is one year into a two-year pause and must commence by April 2024. The development aims to create a mixed-use community including 273 apartments.  (Fatimah Waseem / FFXNow)  

50 years in, assessing DC’s Advisory Neighborhood Commissions

The District established Advisory Neighborhood Commissions under Home Rule, intended to give residents increased power in local government, albeit advisory in nature. The ensuing decades have shown how the commission seats can be leveraged for good or ill, as well as the challenges of relying on unpaid, part-time elected bodies to influence important hyper-local issues.  (Martin Austermuhle / DCist)  

Road diet, other improvements proposed for GW Parkway, Mt Vernon Trail

The National Park Service (NPS) has proposed a road diet and other improvements for a section of the George Washington Parkway between Hunting Creek Bridge south of Alexandria and extending south to the Mount Vernon Estate. NPS is also considering upgrades to the Mount Vernon Trail. Public comments on the proposals are due September 1.  (Emily Leayman / Patch)  

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