Breakfast links: Movement in city hall
Move city hall?
College Park may relocate its city hall away from the town center to encourage other development in the current location. Officials are currently seeking community feedback. (Gazette)
House(ing) committee
Councilmember David Grosso wants a separate council committee for housing issues. Grosso cited previous stalled initiatives as a reason for more focus on housing. (DCist)
JBG publishes its own paper
A newsletter called “D/City” is popular in the 14th Street and Shaw areas. The paper is actually published by developer JBG, which mixes in “subtle references” to its projects along with local stories. (City Paper)
Arlington draws residents for jobs
Why do young people live in Arlington County? 45% of respondents to a survey said that it was because of their work location. The second most popular reason to live in Arlington was “friends/social scene.” (ArlNow)
What about Baltimore’s alleys?
Amidst the renaissance of alleys in DC, a different movement is spreading in Baltimore. Some blocks are working to block access with locked gates to create more private spaces and reduce crime. (Baltimore Sun)
Infill stations are good for transit
A new infill station on Boston’s Orange Line will open next week. Infill stations can be a cheap way to increase transit ridership compared to expensive line extensions. (Transport Politic)
Urban parents struggle with expenses
54% of urban parents said that they just meet or don’t have enough money to cover basic expenses, compared to 38% of non-urban parents. (CityLab)
Walking and thinking
There’s evidence that walking helps you think and be more creative, especially walking among greenery like a forest or park. (New Yorker)
And…
MPD officers will start wearing body cameras. (Wash. Times) … Loudoun County may be a data center hub, but cellular coverage in the county is very poor. (WTOP) … Uber, which had been rapidly expanding in Europe, is now banned in Germany. (BBC)