Photo by greghartmann on Flickr.

Anacostia fears tsunami

The wake of Lumen8­Anacostia and Cherry Blast have left questions and concerns in Anacostian minds. Could the neighbor­hood control a wave of gentrification if it comes to Anacostia’s shore? (City Paper)  

DDOT moves, but slowly

DDOT has now placed its order for 2 new streetcars. But councilmembers worry that it’s been slow with hiring, streetcar purchases, and more. (WTOP, TBD)  

Barry blames press

Asian and Pacific Islander residents criticized Marion Barry for his recent comments; Barry responded by blaming the media for blowing up the issue. He’s also reached out to the Phillipine ambassador who called for an apology. (Post)  

Back to work

Maryland needs 2 special sessions to for the budget and gambling legislation, though the Senate wants to deal with transportation instead. Perhaps it’s time for the state to move to a full-time legislature? (Washington Times, FreeStater)  

Costco not winning hearts

Costco tried to convince nearby residents that the large gas station it wants to build behind a new Wheaton store won’t harm air quality and the neighborhood. Most were unconvinced, but liked the landscape architecture. (Patch)  

Infant mortality improves

DC’s infant mortality rate has improved markedly, moving from 23.1 deaths per 1,000 to only 8 deaths per 1,000. Home health visits and better healthcare outreach contributed to the improvement. (Post)  

Hope from DC’s renaissance

Detroit’s current plight is much like DC’s in the 1990s: loss of financial control, declining population, and rampant violence. Yet if DC could turn around, Detroit can, too. (MLive)  

The snarl reaches Brazil

São Paulo’s traffic is obscenely bad, largely from onerous parking minimums that often double the space a developer needs to build. (IBT)  

And…

DC’s major development projects continue to crawl forward. (WBJ) … San Jose is plotting a major shift towards sustainable growth and transportation. (Sociecity) … The Sierra Club endorses candidates for Falls Church City Council. (BlueVirginia)