Breakfast links: Changes in the neighborhood

To pop or not to pop

DC row houses are getting pop-ups and pop-backs to add housing and accommodate more individuals. However, longtime residents worry these additions could affect the neighborhood character. (WAMU)

Navy Yard a hit

Nats Park is a central part of life in Navy Yard, but the area has evolved as a liveable, family-friendly neighborhood. Will new construction push out older businesses or can they benefit from newcomers? (Post)

Play place DC

As more families choose to live in downtown DC, they are finding limited playground space for children. One parent is trying to build her own.  (Post)

Benefits for Buzzard Point

Neighbors of the proposed soccer stadium at Buzzard Point want a community benefit agreement to address area needs such as affordable housing, job creation, and a community fund. (DCFPI)

Redeveloping Grimke

All three redevelopment plans for DC’s Grimke School include a museum and residences. The site is well located across from the U Street Metro, but restrictions from DC have limited what the site could be used for. (UrbanTurf)

Lake of debate

Lake Manassas could reopen to the public for recreational uses such as fishing and boating. Reopening the lake has caused concern for the threat to drinking water and cost to residents. (Post)

Dining outside gets easier in DC

The number of sidewalk cafes in downtown DC has nearly doubled since 2009. The Downtown BID confirmed the area has experienced 8% growth in outside dining just in the past year. (DCist)

And…

Streetcars will begin simulated service today on H Street. (WTOP) … Happy 124th Birthday, Rock Creek Park! (Post) … Will Cathy Lanier stay on with the next mayor? (Post)