Breakfast links: Maryland leaders launch new transportation visioning commission
Underside of Purple Line tracks in Silver Spring by Elvert Barnes licensed under Creative Commons.
New Maryland commission to reimagine how transportation projects should be prioritized
Maryland has established a 31-member commission tasked with making recommendations on how to prioritize and pay for transportation projects, reforming a system criticized for its lack of clarity, standardization, and consistency in decision-making. The state faces a $100 million transportation funding gap in fiscal year 2025. (Bryan P Sears / Maryland Matters)
Arlington house being used for internet rental scam
A couple has reported their house is being used by a scammer as the address of a fake rental listing. They have had more than two dozen would-be renters show up for tours or contact them since earlier this year, including one who paid a down payment to the scammer. The Arlington County Police Department closed the case, though it has not been solved. (James Jarvis / ARLNow)
Tenants facing eviction in Baltimore after nonprofit contractors fail to pay rent
At least six more tenants are facing evictions after the nonprofit that was supposed to be paying their rent using public funds failed to do so. Baltimore’s nonprofit housing ecosystem is struggling with poor city contract administration as well as evident mismanagement and under-staffing at multiple nonprofit service providers. (Hallie Miller / Baltimore Banner)
Vienna’s zoning code received a vote of confidence from the Vienna Planning Commission
The next step for the plan will be a council vote on October 23. However, the commissioners flagged several caveats to be addressed, including concerns about parking, with changes to be based on a forthcoming parking study. (Angela Woolsey / FFXNow)
New ten-unit condo almost complete on Barracks Row
One of the new ten units will be an inclusionary zoning unit. The building features four duplexes, each with a roof deck. The units are set to be complete in November. (UrbanTurf)
New Alexandria group holds forum to oppose increased housing
As Alexandria considers zoning changes to allow for increased housing density, the new group hopes to provide other residents education about what they consider “radical changes to the city’s zoning code.” (Vernon Miles / ALXNow)
DC office building goes into foreclosure after over 40 years of the same ownership
The building at 1950 M Street NW, equidistant between Dupont Circle and K Street, still has several active tenants. However, the building and land, purchased in 1983 by Toronto-based Manulife Investment Management, is now owned by an affiliate of its creditor, JPMorgan Chase. (This article is behind a paywall) (Tristan Navera / Business Journal)
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