Breakfast links: DC is seeking proposals to give new life to the Reeves Center at 14th and U streets

LinksBy Latisha Johnson (Contributor) December 31, 2020

Franklin D. Reeves Center of Municipal Affairs by Ted Eytan licensed under Creative Commons.

DC is accepting proposals for the Reeves Center redevelopment

DC has begun accepting development proposals for the Franklin D. Reeves Center at 14th and U streets. City officials’ vision includes mixed-use development with housing and office space. The NAACP announced in June plans to move its headquarters from Baltimore to the Reeves Center.   (Emily Davies / Post)

Transit union objects to Metrobus fare plans

The transit union that represents Metrobus operators has spoken out against Metro’s plan to begin front-door boarding and fare collection, citing safety concerns for drivers amid a coronavirus surge.  (Dick Uliano / WTOP)

Maryland takes the next step on Beltway widening

Maryland is moving forward with plans to widen the Beltway, issuing requests for proposals to four developers. A developer for Phase 1 is expected to be chosen by February 1.  (Briana Adhikusuma / Bethesda Beat)

Death among DC’s homeless population increased this year

Death among people experiencing homelessness in DC rose by 54% in 2020 from the year before. Of the 180 deaths, 23 were coronavirus related.  (Justin Wm. Moyer / Post)

National Airport plans a summer 2021 opening for its new concourse

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is looking at opening its new 14-gate concourse during the summer of 2021. The concourse, the first major upgrade for the airport in more than two decades, is part of a $1 billion upgrade calleed Project Journey.  (Lori Aratani / Post)

Essential workers look back on a challenging 2020

At the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, DCist profiled five local essential workers. As 2020 comes to a close, they caught up with these locals to hear their reflections on 2020.   (Colleen Grablick / DCist)

Branch Avenue Metro commuters spot a… com-meow-ter

In what for many has been a dark year, a cat that hangs out at Branch Avenue Metro Station is bringing joy to some commuters.   (Margaret Barthel / DCist)

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