Breakfast links: Find your neighborhood’s carbon footprint on this map

LinksBy Latisha Johnson (Contributor) May 30, 2019

Screenshot from Coolclimate.org.

This map gives a snapshot of your neighborhood’s energy consumption

The Logan Circle neighborhood has some of the lowest carbon footprint in the Washington region, according to an interactive map published by UC Berkley CoolClimate Network, while Chevy Chase, DC has the highest emissions output.  (Nena Perry-Brown / Urban Turf)

Local black-owned neighborhood businesses seek tax relief

An increase in rent and property taxes are causing businesses such as Sankofa Video Books & Cafe and Players Lounge to ask the DC Council for tax relief. DC often gives tax incentives to large companies, but not so often to small neighborhood establishments.  (Jenny Gathright / DCist)

Should ‘East of the River’ rebrand itself as ‘East End’?

Councilmembers Trayon White (Ward 8) and Vincent Gray (Ward 7) met with residents Wednesday to discuss the impact of referring to their home as “East of the River,” and whether it was time for a change. Many residents say it’s more important to provide resources.  (Ally Schweitzer / WAMU)

What’s going on with the Capital Beltway expansion?

Virginia and Maryland officials want to widen the Capital Beltway to relieve congestion, even though widening highways makes traffic worse. Residents and local leaders are worried about how neighborhoods will be impacted.  (Dominique Maria Bonessi / WAMU)

1,000 apartments in White Flint will likely get approved

The Montgomery County Planning Board is expected to approve a 1 million-square foot mixed-use development in White Flint. The development would include space for retail and restaurants as well as 1,000 housing units.  (Caitlynn Peetz / Bethesda Beat)

Metro’s summer Blue and Yellow line shutdown frustrates riders

Even with months of preparation, the first week of Metro’s summer shutdown of six stations along the Blue and Yellow lines proved to be frustrating for many riders. Metro is hopeful issues will be fixed during the first week.  (Lori Aratani / Post)

Virginia colleges will freeze tuition next year

Lawmakers in Virginia offered colleges a portion of $57.5 million in state funds if they agreed to freeze their tuition next year. Every public college in the state said yes.  (Associated Press / WTOP)

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