Breakfast links: DC offers several real estate opportunities on District land
New construction on Belmont Street NW by Mike Maguire licensed under Creative Commons.
DC announces new development opportunities without Falcicchio
Last Thursday DC announced several real estate opportunities on District-owned land, but without one of its major cheerleaders. John Falcicchio abruptly left his role as deputy mayor of DC last week, and both the Bowser administration and Falcicchio himself have yet to provide a reason why. Falcicchio was named deputy mayor in 2020, and he had been serving as Bowser’s chief of staff since 2014. (Matt Blitz / DCist, Tristan Navera / Business Journal)
Residents and small businesses adjacent to Arlington’s HQ2 less optimistic about building pause
Amazon has yet to say when it will resume construction of its second headquarters in National Landing. The uncertainty is leaving some Arlington small business owners and residents less confident about the area’s future, although others say long-term economic trends still favor the county. (Sarah Y. Kim / DCist)
Alexandria economic development leaders optimistic despite office tenant mix changes
The Alexandria Economic Development Partnership continues to remain optimistic about filling up office space, despite the recent announcements that both the Motley Fool and the US Patent and Trademark Office would be reducing their office space in the Carlyle District near the King Street and Eisenhower Avenue Metro stations, citing telework. The Five Guys corporate headquarters and the Association for Talent Development are some of the new lessees that tend to be leasing smaller spaces in the complex. (Dan Brendel / Business Journal)
New program at UMD to focus on creating community art in College Park
A new creative placemaking minor at the University of Maryland will help create community art throughout the College Park community through murals, pop-up installations, public events and performances. (Natalie Weger / The Diamondback)
H Street AutoZone to be redeveloped into 200 apartments
An AutoZone and its adjacent parking lot along the H Street NE corridor are slated to be redeveloped into a 200-unit apartment complex. The developer is currently speaking with neighbors about ways to “activate” the alleyway behind AutoZone. (UrbanTurf)
Pedestrian dies from vehicle collision on Silver Spring’s Columbia Pike
A 75-year-old man died after being struck by a driver while crossing the Columbia Pike in Silver Spring on Thursday. The driver remained on the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. (Ciara Wells / WTOP)
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