FBI Building with lots of people using Pennsylvania Avenue sidewalks and bike lanes in front of it by Bossi licensed under Creative Commons.

FBI selects Greenbelt, Maryland, for new headquarters

The General Services Administration has chosen a 61-acre plot near the Greenbelt Metro station in Prince George’s County, Maryland, for the new FBI headquarters. While Maryland officials celebrate the economic benefits, officials from Virginia cited concerns that the selection process had been politicized. The new campus aims to consolidate 11,000 personnel from various locations. (This article may be behind a paywall)  (Post)  

Smithsonian National Zoo pandas leave for China in special panda truck, plane

On Tuesday, the three pandas at the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Center began their trip to China. They were lifted into special FedEx trucks that drove them from the zoo to Dulles International Airport, where they boarded a special panda FedEx cargo plane for the 19-hour trip.   (Jacob Fenston / DCist)  

GSA looks to dispose of historic Webster School building and Nebraska Avenue Complex in DC

The General Services Administration (GSA) plans to dispose of two DC properties, and 21 others nationwide. The historic Daniel Webster School is located at 940 H Street NW and Nebraska Avenue Complex is at 3801 Nebraska Avenue NW. ‘Dispose’ could mean a transfer or sale with a government entity, or sale to the public. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton recently introduced a bill to help compel the GSA to sell the Webster building. (This article is behind a paywall)  (Michael Neibauer / Business Journal)  

Alexandria’s Southern Towers residents demand improvements to living conditions

Residents of Southern Towers Apartments in Alexandria have submitted demands to property owner CIM Group. The demands cover rent stability, habitability improvements, safety measures, and community relations. Residents seek commitments for addressing ongoing concerns, including mold, roof maintenance, and security. The complex is home to 7,000 people and has faced protests and federal scrutiny over living conditions and eviction disputes.  (James Cullum / ALXNow)  

Baltimore cyclists advocate for greenway trails network completion

Over 50 cyclists participated in the latest monthly ride to advocate for completing Baltimore’s 35-mile Greenway Trails Network. The network, currently 25 miles, aims to connect 75 neighborhoods, promoting green spaces and safe commuting. The ride also celebrated a $10 million Safe Streets and Roads For All grant, focusing on pedestrian safety through Baltimore’s Complete Streets program. (This article is behind a paywall)  (Daniel Zawodny / Baltimore Banner)  

New renderings revealed for 447-unit Red Lion Inn development in Rosslyn

Orr Partners is progressing with an eight-story, 447-unit residential project on the former Iwo Jima Hotel site in Rosslyn, Arlington. The development, designed by KGD Architecture, also encompasses the Ellis Arms and Williamsburg apartment sites. New renderings were released before the Arlington Site Plan Review Committee reviewed the project.  (Urban Turf)  

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