A DC Circulator bus en route to Union Station.  Image by MW Transit Photos used with permission.

90 DC Circulator employees face layoffs this week

90 DC Circulator employees will be laid off on Tuesday as the bus service begins to phase out. While 78 Circulator employees have been offered jobs with WMATA, switching employers will mean a loss of seniority, which will be seen in the form of lower wages and less than ideal shift options. In a meeting on Thursday, Councilmembers criticized officials over the treatment of the Circulator workforce during this transition. (This article may be behind a paywall.)  (Rachel Weiner / Post)  

Judge’s ruling overturns Missing Middle zoning changes in Arlington

Judge David Schell ruled on Friday that Arlington can no longer issue permits related to Missing Middle zoning changes, arguing that the county did not adequately consider impacts on sewage infrastructure and violated tree canopy requirements, among other counts. In a statement, the Arlington County Council vowed to continue to push for more housing options and is exploring different ways to move forward, including appeal.  (Dan Egitto / ARLNow)  

Plans to redevelop Lakeforest Mall approved in Gaithersburg

All members of the Gaithersburg City Council voted in favor of plans that would transform the Lakeforest Mall into a massive mixed-use development that will include over 1,600 new housing units and 470,000 square feet dedicated to retail, commercial, entertainment, or amusement use. The timeline for the redevelopment is unclear, as the developer has yet to submit final plans for consideration.  (Scott Gelman / WTOP)  

Business leaders say rent control, Purple Line delays hurt investment in Prince George’s County

A group of local business leaders at a Bisnow-hosted event argued that Purple Line construction delays and new rent control laws, alongside a lack of federal investment, are among the key reasons why new development has lagged in Prince George’s County compared to other jurisdictions in the Washington region. One leader is hopeful that the construction of a new FBI headquarters will help the county turn a corner and spark new transit-oriented development.  (Emily Wishingrad / Bisnow DC)  

Plans for 100% affordable housing development filed for U Street Corridor

Beacon Communities and the Christian Tabernacle Church of God have filed an application with DC’s Board of Zoning Adjustment for a 65-unit residential building on U Street that will consist entirely of affordable units. In addition to apartments, the building will include a child development center and a new community plaza.  (UrbanTurf)  

Pedestrian dies after being struck by motorist in Silver Spring

A pedestrian died after being struck by a driver East Franklin Avenue in Silver Spring on Thursday night. The driver of the vehicle, a Honda CRV, remained on the scene after the collision. Police are investigating the incident and will release the victim’s name after next of kin have been contacted.  (MoCo360)  

Fairfax County approves $500K for new arts facility

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to provide $500,000 for the McLean Project for the Arts to help cover the construction costs of a second facility. The arts center, which will be located at a condo community that has been vacant since construction completed in 2018, will begin construction this November with completion expected by summer 2025.  (FFXnow)  

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