Breakfast links: Infrastructure and transportation victories in the midterms
Orange skies over Connecticut Ave by Joe Flood licensed under Creative Commons.
How will the midterm results impact transportation and infrastructure?
Democrats, now with the House majority and newly-acquired governor seats, may have a shot at approving and continuing transportation and infrastructure investments in the current environment of declining federal support for transportation. (Laura Bliss / CityLab)
Urbanist election results from around the country
Anne Arundel County voters approved Measure A, Arlington County voted in favor of a $76 million transportation bond, and Loudoun County voted to allow the county to issue general obligation bonds over $150 million for road projects. (James Brasuell / Planetizen)
A peek into life in DC’s first apartments for grandfamilies
Plaza West is DC's first apartment complex for grandparents taking care of their grandchildren, many of them low-income. Many of these “grandfamilies” have seen tragedy, and the building aims to provide social services and sense of community to support them. (Ally Schweitzer / WAMU)
Americans are fed up with driving
Americans spend more time commuting to work in a year than they receive in vacation time. A recent study revealed that while millennials and baby boomers are growing frustrated with driving; 59% of millennials would rather spend their time doing more productive tasks as opposed to 45% of baby boomers. (Ashley Halsey III / Post)
Will Arlington push Amazon on affordable housing?
While the chances of Amazon locating at least half of its headquarters in Crystal City is high, affordable housing advocates are still concerned that Arlington won’t push Amazon to mitigate its impact on housing prices in the county. (Alex Koma / ARLnow)
Federal judges threw out Maryland’s congressional map
Maryland will no longer be able to use its congressional map in future elections. Judges ruled that the boundaries were unconstitutional and intentionally targeted Republican voters in the 6th congressional district. (Ann E. Marimow and Rachel Chason / Post)
Can Bohemian Caverns make a comeback?
Jazz musician and DC native Davey Yarborough is working on a feasibility study to determine the cost of reviving Bohemian Caverns. Bohemian Caverns closed in 2016 but in its prime hosted jazz legends such as John Coltrane. The property is currenlty for lease. (Rebecca Cooper / WBJ)
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