Breakfast links: Silver Line extension won’t open this spring as previously planned

LinksBy Latisha Johnson (Contributor) March 3, 2022

Dulles Airport Metro station under construction in 2018 by airbus777 licensed under Creative Commons.

Metro’s Silver Line delayed again

The anticipated opening of Metro’s Silver Line extension to Dulles Airport won’t happen this spring as previously planned, according officials at the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors’ transportation committee meeting. The new timeframe for opening is early summer.  (Michelle Basch / WTOP)

DC passes emergency legislation to protect trees

The DC Council passed legislation that would allow DC foresters to issue stop-work orders for those illegally cutting heritage trees. Officials say developers have a history of removing protected trees and accepting the fines.  (Jacob Fenston / DCist. Tip: Chester B.)

Lakeforest Mall redevelopment moves forward

Three years after buying Lakeforest Mall in Gaithersburg, a developer has acquired the four anchor stores needed to move forward with redevelopment plans. The developer will release an updated plan for the mall’s redevelopment within six to eight weeks.  (Dan Schere / Bethesda Beat)

Senior living community proposed in Chevy Chase

A presentation illustrated a first look at the senior living community proposed for the National 4-H Council property in Chevy Chase. The developer would replace the building with smaller buildings and courtyards in addition to a theater, clubhouse, pool, spa, central plaza, and café.  (Nena Perry-Brown / Urban Turf)

Pedestrian struck and killed in Woodbridge

A driver traveling north on Route 1 struck and killed a pedestrian on Tuesday.  (Justin Wm. Moyer / Post. Tip: Chester B.)

Virginia Indian tribes shut out of permitting process

Virginia Republicans blocked a bill that would have allowed federally recognized Indian tribes to weigh in during the permitting process for development projects affecting their ancestral lands. The failed legislation attempted to mirror similar federal requirements.  (Gregory S. Schneider / Post)

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