Breakfast links: DC gets pricier

Million dollar sales boom

In DC in July, 108 of 395 single-family homes sold for over $1 million.  Over the last twelve months, nearly one in five homes sold for over that price.  (City Paper)

Top millenial zips in Arlington

Two Arlington County zip codes have the largest share of 25-34 year olds in the US, at 44%; these zip codes include most of the Ballston-Rosslyn corridor. (ArlNow)

Buses a boon for business

Econonomic development officials in Alexandria are excited about the new Metroway corridor, which they say has attracted new developers and business tenants to nearby locations. (Alexandria Times)

Frm fire station to mixed-use?

The Bethesda-Chevy Chase rescue squad wants to redevelop their property into a new station, apartments, and retail. That would require a zoning change, which some neighbors oppose. (BethesdaNow)

A few speeders are still bad

Mary Cheh will hold a hearing on allegations that DC’s traffic camera program can be unfair. But she also thinks the Inspector General went too far in suggesting cameras are misplaced where relatively few speed; in many neighborhoods, 15% speeders is still too many. (Post)

Rockville is crucial for BRT

The city of Rockville could potentially host three BRT routes, making it a crucial junction in Montgomery’s system.  The city’s plan for the Rockville Pike will need to mesh with the county plans for BRT. (Gazette)

And…

A mobile market brings fresh food market to food deserts in the area. (WTOP) … Fairfax Times interviewed Navid Roshan about the future of Tysons Corner. … The DC Council asked the the Senate to vote on statehood before the midterm elections. (DCist)