Breakfast links: DC Council Chair’s budget amendments include more housing vouchers for at-risk families

LinksBy Amy Fong (Contributor) May 10, 2022

DC Government’s Wilson Building by Suzannah Hoover / DCist/WAMU used with permission.

DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson proposes housing budget tweaks

His proposal includes moving some funds from the Housing Production Trust Fund, the District’s main resource to fund affordable housing, to increase the number of housing vouchers for families at risk of homelessness in the rapid rehousing program. Amendments also include doubling the number of planned housing inspectors. The Council is expected to take its first vote on the mayor’s proposed budget today (Tuesday).  (Martin Austermuhle / DCist)

Metro on-time performance drops

91% of Metrorail trips were on time in the three months before a 7000-series train derailed in October 2021, but only 72% of rail trips were on time in the first three months of 2022. Metrorail customer satisfaction has also dropped during this time.  (Tom Roussey / WJLA)

Arlington breaks ground on Transitway Extension

This project will add additional dedicated bus lanes and five new transit stations. This 1.1 mile extension will bring the high-frequency transit corridor from Braddock Road to Pentagon City.  (Luke Lukert / WTOP)

College Park mixed-use development seeks resident diversity

College Park gets a new 393-unit mixed-use development this summer. The development was not entirely targeted toward students, but rather others who might live and work in College Park. College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn commented that it might help downtown businesses during times when school is out.  (The Diamondback)

Alexandria grows greener

Tree canopy, the amount of tree space visible in satellite imagery, increased from 26.6% in 2014 to 32.5% in 2018. The city’s goal is 40% tree canopy.  (Vernon Miles / ALXnow)

Supplementing sewers in Tysons

Tysons, anticipating continued population growth, is proposing wastewater conveyance improvements. This includes replacing a pump station built in 1969 and miles of new pipeline. The project would be paid for by new connection fees.  (Angela Woolsey / FFXnow)

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