Breakfast links: Plans for Arlington’s Pentagon City get a greener, denser, update
Contemporary clock tower, Hayes Street, Pentagon City. Image by BeyondDC licensed under Creative Commons.
Planners lay out vision for Pentagon City
The most recent draft of Arlington’s Pentagon City Planning Study leaves room for more density, more green space, and more multi-modal transportation options. (Jo DeVoe / ARLnow)
Councilmember Trayon White joins race for Mayor
Ward 8 Council Member Trayon White announced plans to run for DC Mayor. He joins DC at-large Councilmember Robert White, who also announced his candidacy on Wednesday. Mayor Bowser has not yet announced plans to run for a third term. (Mitch Ryals / City Paper. Tip: Chester B.)
Two fall onto Metro tracks during dispute
During a dispute at the Columbia Heights Metro Station, two people fell on the tracks during the height of the evening rush hour. Both people were taken to the hospital. Police are still investigating the incident. (Martin Well / Post. Tip: Chester B.)
The McMillan saga continues
Demolition has begun at the McMillan site, despite numerous attempts by opponents of a plan to redevelop the McMillan site. The 25-acre property used to be the location of DCs first large-scale water purification system, and future plans for the site have been the subject of controversy for years. (Rachel Kurzius / DCist)
Alexandria brings police back to school
After numerous safety concerns involving students, the Alexandria City Council voted to reinstate its School Resource Officer program, bringing police back into schools. Over the past several months, the council has gone back and forth about keeping the SRO program. (Post. Tip: Chester B.)
National Building Museum to debut exhibition about US-Mexico border wall
The National Building Museum announced a new exhibition about the border wall that will also examine the role of design, architecture, planning, and engineering in the issues regarding the wall. The exhibit will open to the public on November 6. (National Building Museum)
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