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Residents point to broken promises as terms of DCHA’s Kenilworth redevelopment change

Residents of the DC Housing Authority’s Kenilworth Courts apartment complex say that the terms of the property’s redevelopment have changed in unfavorable ways, while tenants live in increasingly dire conditions. The project is now funded through a federal pilot program with a maze of legal requirements. Tenants were promised the ability to move back into new units, only to learn that they must now complete a 15-page application, while some tenants who were relocated during construction say DCHA has not contacted them with application information.  (Morgan Baskin / DCist)  

Number of traffic fatalities in Maryland is on pace to be the highest since 2007

The total number of traffic fatalities in Maryland — currently 456 — is set to top last year’s, and possibly rise to numbers unseen for nearly two decades. Prince George’s County has seen the highest number of fatal accidents, attributed in part to the high volume of traffic on Route 210.  (MoCo360)  

Prince George’s County Public Schools grapples with shortage of 200 bus drivers

Prince George’s County Public Schools is working to improve communications, replace underused bus routes with rented passenger vans, and offer CDL trainings to address the 200-driver shortage while awaiting a report of recommendations from an audit of its transportation system.  (John Domen / WTOP)  

Georgetown University releases plans to makeover 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW

Two years after the purchase, Georgetown University has released its plans for 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW, a building with a dark facade that has prompted many to nickname it the Darth Vader building after the Star Wars villain. The building will become classroom space and potentially host a cafe, bookstore, and restaurant on the first floor. (This article is behind a paywall).  (Tristan Navera / Business Journal)  

New high-rise in Tysons brings housing and retail

The Heming apartment building near the McLean Metro station is now open. The building is 28 stories and brings both 415 apartments as well as retail to the Scotts Run development, components of which are still under construction.  (Angela Woolsey / FFXNow)  

Arlington planning commission recommends hearings on Plan Langston Blvd vision; disagreements remain

County staff shared the newest draft of Plan Langston Blvd last Thursday, featuring numerous changes and clarifications in response to public feedback. After debate, the planning commission agreed to recommend hearings in November. Plan revisions have reduced maximum height limits, which will impact the number of housing units that can be constructed.  (Jo DeVoe / ARLNow)  

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