Breakfast links: Woodley Park hotel plans falter

Whining wins on Wardman Park

The developer who was planning to transform a Woodley Park hotel into 1,300 residential units will instead scale back its plans and put the hotel up for sale. Neighbors complained that the original plans eliminated too much open space. (WBJ)

Slow down, SafeTrack?

WMATA is bragging that it’s ahead of schedule on surge #9 but some Board members question if the quick pace is actually a good thing, or if critical repairs are being rushed. (Post)

Lyttonsville’s plan for walkability

Residents are pushing back on the land-use plan that would would make a Silver Spring neighborhood more walkable and dense. They say it would cause traffic congestion and make homes unaffordable. (Bethesda Beat)

Brookland Manor still on the move

A developer is still moving forward with plans to redevelop the subsidized Brookland Manor housing complex even though residents are currently suing the developer because they won’t include four- or five-bedroom apartments for families in the new development. (City Paper)

14th St changes, as seen through food

Two Chinese restaurants owned by the same family give a glimpse into how 14 St has changed over the years. The first restaurant, a cheap, gritty take-out joint, opened in 1988 in the city’s red-light district. Its neighbor, an upscale dim sum restaurant, opened this year. (Post)

Our automated future is coming ... slowly

Despite media hype, automated vehicles that can really drive themselves are still several years out. (WSJ) … On the bright side, sidewalk robots will start delivering groceries in DC this year. (Recode)

And…

Where exactly is North Bethesda? Opinions vary, but well-defined boundaries do exist. (Bethesda Beat) … Here’s Yelp’s ode to Dupont Circle’s rat problem: reviews of its “Rat Sanctuary.” (Post) … Maryland’s State Board of Education is working fast to make sure schools can get waivers to open before Labor Day. (Post)