Breakfast links: Coordinating campaigns

A regional raise?

Leaders in DC and Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties are working to coordinate efforts to raise the minimum wage to $11.50 an hour over three years.  (Gazette)

Local businesses want minimum wage hike

Local small businesses, including DC Brau, have shown support for Tommy Wells’ living wage bill. The proposed bill would increase the minimum wage to $10.25. (DCist)

More affordable zoning?

An updated zoning code could potentially encourage the development of additional affordable units in Montgomery County. (Gazette)

Affordable housing changes in Rockville?

Rockville housing staff are considering   several changes   to the affordable housing ordinances. The changes would cap high amenity fees often charged by senior living communities. (Gazette)

Maryland hospitals plan moves

Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park and Dimensions Healthcare System in Cheverly are proposing new facilities outside the Beltway, a move that DC hospitals may oppose. (WBJ)

Should we save this Arlington school?

The Wilson School in Rosslyn, built in 1910, is to be torn down, and replaced by a mixed-use development. Some local residents want to save the property, which they argue has historic value. (ArlNow)

Few new condos in DC

The supply of new condos in DC fell to the lowest level in a decade, according to a new report. New condo prices have also risen 10% since last year. (Urban Turf)

The history of the skyscraper

The New York Times has compiled an interactive video history of high rise buildings. What can DC learn, given its consideration of changing the height limit? (City Paper)

DC fails to pay Metro

Due to the federal shutdown, the DC government is unable to make its quarterly payment to WMATA. DC is now over a week past due. (Post)

An urban planning fashion line?

Architect Azin Valy created a new fashion line inspired by an exhibition on urban planning at the Museum of Modern Art. (Atlantic Cities)