Breakfast links: Commuting could be back by the fall, but it won’t look the same
Commuters on the S2 by Oren Levine licensed under Creative Commons.
How commuting could change later this year
Most of the regions’ employers are planning to have workers in the office by the fall, but commutes won’t look the same as they did pre-pandemic and remote work will likely shift to hybrid models. Planners expect people to try different ways of commuting, from walking and bicycling to single occupancy vehicle trips. (Luz Lazo / Post)
DC’s Zoning Commission expands inclusionary zoning
Last week, DC’s Zoning Commission voted to expand the maximum amount of space a newvresidential building must set aside for affordable housing from 10% to 20%, with the exact amount depending on the amount of density and construction materials used. (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)
The hanging gardens of Alexandria?
A park reminiscent of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon is being proposed for the Carlyle neighborhood of Alexandria as part of a multifamily residential development. Plans include a series of green-covered overlooks and terraces. (Vernon Miles / ALXNow)
Too much road salt might be killing wildlife in Gaithersburg
Road salt could be killing fish at a small lake near Gaithersburg. While some jurisdictions have pulled back on the salt they’re using during snow, private property owners are still releasing salt and other toxins into the environment. (Jacob Fenston / DCist. Tip: Chester B.)
Black Lives Matter Plaza temporarily reopens for traffic
On Sunday, Black Lives Matter Plaza in downtown DC reopened one lane in each direction for cars (it’s not clear why). The center of the plaza, which contains a “Black Lives Matter” mural, will continue to remain closed off to traffic. (Debbie Truong / DCist. Tip: Chester B.)
Motorist strikes, kills pedestrian in Silver Spring
A pedestrian died after being stuck by a driver in the Hillandale area of Silver Spring last Thursday night, becoming the second fatal pedestrian collision in Montgomery County so far this year. (Dan Schere / Bethesda Beat. Tip: Chester B.)
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