Breakfast links: Mayor Bowser discusses future of RFK with DC residents
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Bowser makes case for plans at RFK Stadium at community meeting
On Wednesday evening, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser met with hundreds of residents to discuss her vision for RFK Stadium’s redevelopment. Bowser expressed agreement with residents’ interest in seeing housing, green space, and mixed-use development on the site, but also held firm in the face of criticism that a new Commanders stadium is also needed, deferring questions on the role of public financing for the stadium until after a study is completed. (Post)
Judge allows Arlington residents’ case against Missing Middle to move forward
On Thursday, a judge decided that a lawsuit from ten Arlington residents against Missing Middle can move forward. Arlington County fought for the case’s dismissal, but the judge claimed that upzoning could affect existing homeowners’ interests. (Jo DeVoe / ARLNow)
Prince George’s County real estate industry unsure of how rent control will affect multifamily market
Last year, Prince George’s County passed a temporary rent control bill that would cap rent increases on older buildings to 3%. With the measure set to expire in March, real estate professionals have expressed concerns over how to move forward with no permanent caps in place. Elected officials say they need to also consider how developments will affect the county’s growth. (Emily Wishingrad / Bisnow)
Zoning reforms could lead to commercial development in Chevy Chase, DC
DC has received two separate zoning applications that would create Neighborhood Mixed-Use (NMU) zones in Chevy Chase. If passed, the neighborhood will join peers such as Cleveland Park, Takoma, and the H Street NE Corridor, which have NMU zoning, intended to create a mix of commercial and retail development that is compatible with both newer and older buildings. (UrbanTurf)
Alexandria considers pursuing funding for temporary bus shelters at WestEnd development
The Alexandria City Council will consider authorizing a grant application for state funding to subsidize temporary bus shelters, benches, and signage at the city’s WestEnd development, the former Landmark Mall, as the permanent Dash Transit Center will not reopen for a number of years. (James Cullum / ALXNow)
Gaithersburg receives funding for shared use path to transit stations
Gaithersburg has received $85,000 in funds from the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board to help cover the cost of designing a shared use path from downtown to the Shady Grove Metro station and MARC station. Currently, the sidewalks and pedestrian crossing points are either missing or poorly constructed, causing safety concerns for commuters. (Suzanne Pollak / Montgomery Community Media)
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