Breakfast links: Charlottesville is a reminder that public spaces are vital to democracy
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Violence and intimidation shut down our public spaces
A driver hit a crowd of counter-protesters on Saturday in Charlottesville, where white supremacists and Nazis were openly carrying weapons and protesting the removal of a Confederate statue. The attack and intimidation methods go against what public space are meant to be. (Kriston Capps / CityLab)
A plan to fix Metro is being drafted with consensus in mind
Former US DOT Secretary Ray LaHood is working on a report on how to address Metro's funding and governance issues, and unlike past proposals, the report is focusing on ways to build a consensus among the region's different jurisdictions. (John Domen / WTOP)
Georgetown Day draws down development plans for Tenleytown
A year ago, Georgetown Day School withdrew plans to build a new lower school as part of a larger mixed use development after residents balked. Now, the private school is seeking to build only a school at the site. (Karen Goff / WBJ)
Apartments and Whole Foods to come to Shaw after long wait
A mixed-use project featuring 428 apartments and a Whole Foods will finally break ground in Shaw this fall. The District had the project on hold because it thought the sale price was too low, but relented when the developer reaffirmed its affordable housing commitment. (Rebecca Cooper / WBJ)
Leif Dormsjo leaves DDOT in a better place than he found it
Leif Dormsjo saw many transportation successes under his tenure as DDOT Director, thanks to a commitment to transparency and a studious, methodical approach to solving problems that occasionally compromised on speed. (Martin Di Caro / WAMU)
Marriott seeks to placate Bethesda residents over its new headquarters
Bethesda residents are worried about what Marriott's new downtown headquarters means for parking. Representatives from the hotel company say not to worry because many employees will ditch their cars for other modes of transportation. (Bethany Rodgers / Bethesda Beat)
The District won over Yelp with five-star treatment
The District's engagement with Yelp executives plus a package of generous tax incentives helped convince the company to open a new office in the city. It's part of a broader strategy to grow the city's tech sector and diversify the economy. (Liz Mayes / Technical.ly DC)
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