Breakfast links: Maryland leaders make the case for Commanders to stay in Prince George’s as season opens
Close up of FedEx Field by Kenny Jenkins—www.kbjenkins.com licensed under Creative Commons.
Investments in Blue Line Corridor continue as officials discuss Commanders’ future in Prince George’s County
Maryland is investing hundreds of millions of dollars to urbanize parts of the Blue Line corridor, including Landover, where the Washington Commanders play, while the new Commanders owners have invested $40 million in stadium upgrades. Maryland leaders hope to convince the team to remain in Prince George’s County beyond its contractual obligations through 2027. (Josh Kurtz / Maryland Matters)
Restrictive covenant used to block duplex construction in Arlington
A restrictive 1938 covenant used to block a duplex in Arlington has a provision that barred non-white people from buying or renting it. Such racial restrictions were ruled unconstitutional in 1948, but local housing advocates argue that single-family-only and racially restrictive covenants were intended to function hand-in-hand to maintain racial segregation. [Tip: Luca Gattoni-Celli] (Joe DeVoe / ARLNow)
College Park delays decision on removing urban renewal from city charter
Members of the College Park City Council delayed a decision to remove the city’s urban renewal powers, which allow the city to approve housing redevelopment whenever it deems necessary, after an advocate asked that the Restorative Justice Commission be given time to assess whether the policy can be repurposed to advance restorative justice. The policy has only been invoked once over 50 years ago to demolish homes in a historically African-American neighborhood. (Eden Binder / The Diamondback)
Alexandria seeks input on plans to revamp senior housing
Alexandria is asking Old Town North residents to comment on plans to redevelop an existing 11-story, 170-unit affordable apartment complex for seniors into a new, 270-unit complex. If plans move forward, the developer will cover the cost of residents’ relocation, and residents will have the opportunity to return with the same rent level once construction is complete. (James Cullum / ALXnow)
Two pedestrians struck in same part of Gaithersburg on Saturday
A woman was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being hit by a driver near N. Summit Avenue and Brookes Avenue in Gaithersburg on Saturday evening. An hour later, a man was struck by a driver at the same intersection, although he was not hospitalized. (FOX 5 DC)
Office-to-residential conversion with 157 units pitched for Dupont
A developer has filed plans with DC’s Historic Preservation Office to redevelop an office building on Massachusetts Avenue NW near Dupont Circle into a 157-unit apartment complex. The proposed plans would leave the building’s stone facade untouched while the interior is transformed and a new rooftop amenity space is added. (UrbanTurf)
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