Breakfast links: Mad for development
Calling all developers
Mayor Bowser requested proposals to develop properties around the District. In a new initiative, the administration is seeking public input from the community before asking the developers. (City Paper)
Pop-up less
The Zoning Commission voted to limit pop-ups to 35 feet in row house neighborhoods. But they also voted in favor of allowing up to four units in a building. The split decision did not address design issues. (Post)
Use a barge
Old Town Alexandria’s waterfront plan is moving forward. The Virginia Supreme Court threw out a lawsuit against the plan, and a developer has agreed to remove construction debris from a project by barge, rather than by truck. (WBJ)
Excellent X2
Metro boosted ridership on the X2 bus. Strategies like headway management helped improve performance and lower crowding, but transit supporters say infrastructre improvements like bus lanes are still needed. (WAMU)
A tiny tiff
The founders of the original collection of three tiny houses in DC have split into two groups, with one starting a new project and the others looking for another site. DC did not approve of the project, s
Cherry blossom Metro
Metro wants to help you beat the crowds at the Cherry Blossom Festival. The secret? Plan your trip to avoid the busiest times and stations during the festival. (PlanItMetro, PlanItMichael) (Tip: PlanItMichael)
Hand in hand
Housing affordability interacts with transportation costs. Some parts of DC where housing is expensive turn out to be more affordable when considered along with the cost of transportation, especially if you don’t own a car. (Post)
Citi upgrades
New York’s Citi Bike is getting an overhaul. The system’s new owner replaced its software, is fixing up bikes and docking stations, and adding valets to busy spots. They also plan to expand to new parts of Brooklyn and Manhattan. (WNYC)
And…
Business services, health, and leisure are the fastest-growing industries in DC. (Washingtonian) … Philadelphia could run its regional rail more like a subway. (Next City) … Donald Shoup, the performance parking guru, will retire this summer. (Streetsblog)