Breakfast links: A hop, skip, and a jump

A new Hopscotch Bridge

Despite plans to run a streetcar over H Street’s “Hopscotch Bridge,” DDOT officials say the bridge will actually need to be replaced in the next 3-5 years. (WAMU)

New approach to New Communities

The New Communities program, which aimed to turn 4 DC public housing communities into mixed-income, is far behind schedule and may not be financially viable. Could better balancing market-rate and affordable housing save the program? (Post)

A much bigger Reston

The new Reston Master Plan could potentially double the amount of development over the next 25-30 years. The vast majority of that development will be centered on Reston’s 3 Silver Line stations. (WBJ)

New allies for bikes and peds

The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy will form a diverse coalition with groups in public health and real estate development to push Congress to increase bike and pedestrian funding. (Streetsblog)

Entrepreneurial enterprises

In order to attract entrepreneurial enterprises, cities need to offer a talented workforce and a high quality of life. Low taxes and lightened regulations won’t do it. (Atlantic Cities)

Development downers

Some Seattle activists are protesting Microsoft shuttles which make it easier for wealthy tech workers to live in the city. But the problem isn’t the shuttles, it’s a lack of adequate housing and restrictive zoning that blocks having cheaper housing. (SLOG)

Sneckdowns inspire upgrades

Snow piles from a 2011 winter storm are serving as catalysts for pedestrian upgrades in Philadelphia’s Union City District. The city is using snow patterns to improve walkable space. (Streetsblog)

And…

University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute explores a world without car crashes. (Atlantic Cities) … Car2Go is trying to expand to northern Virginia. (UrbanTurf) … The Wharf at Southwest Waterfront will break ground in March. (UrbanTurf) … Marion Barry is back in the hospital. (Post)