Breakfast links: DC’s rent-control database was slated to be completed by 2016. What happened?
An apartment building in DC by BeyondDC licensed under Creative Commons.
Why DC’s rent-control database is currently stalled
According to Loose Lips, it could be because the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs is not providing the Office of the Tenant Advocate with the information needed to finish creating a database that lists every rent-controlled home in DC — a project mandated by the DC Council in 2015. This is just the latest setback in a string of events that have stalled the project. (Alex Koma / City Paper)
DC mayoral candidates debate live on TV
In what could be their last big debate before the June 21 primary, mayoral candidates and DC Councilmembers Robert White (at-large) and Trayon White (Ward 8), as well as incumbent Mayor Muriel Bowser exchanged jabs live at Georgetown University’s Gaston Hall while discussing issues like affordable housing and road safety. (Julie Zauzmer Weil / Post. Tip: Chester B.)
Bicyclist dies in crash in Bethesda
The crash happened around 4:30 pm Wednesday on Old Georgetown Road between Manor Oak Way and Cheshire Drive, according to authorities. Police reported that the cyclist died a little over an hour later. (Dan Schere / Bethesda Beat. Tip: Chester B.)
Boy hospitalized after being struck by driver in Southeast
The child was struck by a driver around 7:45 am Wednesday on Pennsylvania Avenue SE. Officials found him unconscious but breathing at the site. (Acacia James / WTOP)
NPS closes two DC encampment sites
Park service officials acted on an announcement from March that they would close homeless encampments at Columbus Circle outside of Union Station and another downtown at 11th Street and New York Avenue NW “to address threats to public health and safety” from the expanding number of tents. (Martin Austermuhle / DCist. Tip: Chester B.)
From 170 to 650 projects in Urban Turf’s database
The real estate publication began tracking the progress of multifamily projects in the DC area over a decade ago. Anyone can search the public database to find developments, which are usually residential with 10 or more units. (Urban Turf)
Home prices climb in Crystal City and Pentagon City
The average home prices in the two neighborhoods have increased for nearly every kind of residence over the last year. The average sale of a detached house is $1.279 million — that’s an 18% boost compared to 2021. (Urban Turf)
Planned upgrades to the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge
The 58-year-old bridge, a major connector between Arlington and DC, will get a new coat of paint, updated overhead lights, and wider sidewalks, according to DDOT, which noted in a report that the current sidewalk widths — between four and six feet — don’t meet safety standards. (Matt Blitz / ARLnow)
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