Breakfast links: “Arrest all the black hoodies”

Discrimination in Charm City

Baltimore police routinely target and retaliate against black residents, leading to mistrust and adversarial relations with the community, says a DOJ report. Over 5 years, about 44% of pedestrian stops happened in just 2 parts of the city, where most residents are African-American. (Baltimore Sun)

Unsafe space

A park and playground near the convention center were recently renovated, but crime, including a recent homicide, is keeping residents away. DC police says they are looking into security cameras and turnstiles to limit access. (NBC)

Poor performance, no penalties

DC doesn’t always make sure it’s getting what private developers promise, like affordable housing and public spaces, say DC auditors. The District may be leaving millions of dollars on the table. (WBJ)

Michigan Park housing moves forward

EYA, the developer behind a rowhouse project at Michigan Park’s St. Joseph’s Seminary, recently filed plans for 82 homes, including 12 affordable housing units. That’s far fewer than the 150 that it had planned, but it does mean there will be more park space.  (GGWash, UrbanTurf)

Not your average box

Four new condos in Shaw will be made from shipping containers, and will have balconies and a roof deck. The same architect previously built four similar condos in Brookland in 2014. (UrbanTurf)

Officials sound off on Metro

Local representatives say they’re not surprised to read about Metro’s safety and maintenance issues in an FTA report Tuesday. The board will hold a special meeting to investigate. (WTOP)

A year without a mayor?

Facing allegations that he traded meth for sex, Fairfax City’s mayor is resigning. But a special election for a new mayor may not happen to 2017 thanks to the timing of the resignation and Virginia’s election laws. (WTOP)

Swamp things

Many DC memorials are covered in an unidentified black scum that is spreading. The National Park Service first noticed the scum (a combination of bacteria, algae, and fungi) five years ago and says it has gotten worse. (Post)