The existing span of the Long Bridge over the Potomac River by Beyond DC licensed under Creative Commons.

Virginia receives $729 million in federal funding for rail bridge

The federal government has awarded Virginia $729 million for the construction of the Long Bridge, which will be a two-track passenger bridge connecting DC and Arlington. These funds, which are part of the larger 2021 bipartisan infrastructure bill, will also help boost VRE and Amtrak service.  (Margaret Barthel / DCist)  

Washington region’s multifamily developers pivot to other types of development projects

With the rise in interest rates and the end of pandemic-era government stimulus, some multifamily market-rate developers in the Washington region have pivoted their focus to areas such as student, senior, affordable, and low-income housing. (This article may require entering an email address to read).  (Emily Wishingrad / Bisnow)  

Maryland county executives anguish over transportation budget cuts

This week, Maryland announced it will cut more than $3 billion out of its transportation budget. It’s a major blow for all counties, and county executives came to an annual meeting with questions and concerns. One state senator opined that the timing was intentional, as the reduced budget could lead to the state assembly voting to raise taxes.  (Bryan P. Sears / Maryland Matters)  

DC Zoning Commission approves major apartment complex in Union Market

The DC Zoning Commission has approved plans for a major mixed-use development to replace the former Motel 6 in Union Market. The complex will contain nearly 400 units, approximately 15% of which will be affordable.  (DC UrbanTurf)  

Metro’s Red Line will experience partial shutdown this weekend

Metro announced that the Red Line will experience partial shutdowns this weekend. Shady Grove, Rockville, Twinbrook, and North Bethesda will all be closed so radio and fiber-optic cables can be installed, which will help cellular service. Metro will provide shuttle buses to affected riders.  (Michelle Queen / Montgomery Community Media)  

Alexandria Planning Commission approves rezoning for N. Fairfax Street project but laments lack of small area plan

Alexandria’s Planning Commission approved plans to rezone 301 North Fairfax Street in Old Town North to replace a three-story office building with a four-story apartment building. Some commissioners lamented the lack of a comprehensive small area plan to guide zoning and noted that lot-by-lot zoning is bad practice.  (Vernon Miles / ALXNow)  

Have a tip for the links? Submit it here.