Condos at sunset by Joe Flood licensed under Creative Commons.

Condos drive price appreciation in DC real estate market since 2022

While single-family detached homes are associated with increasing real estate prices in neighborhoods, condos and co-ops have actually accounted for much of the price appreciation in the DC neighborhoods that saw the most significant jump in price over the past year.  (UrbanTurf)  

Man critically injured after being struck by Red Line train

A man was critically injured after being struck by a Metrorail car at the Forest Glen station on Friday. According to Metro Transit Police, the man may have intentionally placed himself in front of the oncoming train. The man’s current condition is unknown.  (Elia Griffin / MoCo360)  

Flooding becoming more of a threat in majority-Black and Latino neighborhoods in the District

Wards 7 and 8 are home to 90% of the houses in flood hazard zones on FEMA maps, while the development of impervious concrete infrastructure such as the construction of I-295 worsened flash flooding issues during storms. Homeowners hope to see the District invest more in stormwater management and flood prevention to reduce the large financial burden on individual homeowners.  (Marcelo Jauregui-Volpe / City Paper)  

Loudoun farmers fight back against land preservation proposals

Over 1,100 acres of farmland in Loudoun County, Virginia, have been lost to suburban sprawl over the past 20 years. Farmers and developers disagree over a proposed zoning amendment that would change the county’s existing conservation easement program. (This article may be behind a paywall).  (Antonio Olivo / Post)  

Volunteers raising concerns of poor conditions at District’s two animal shelters

The conditions at the District’s animal shelters, managed by the Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA) under a District government contract, are horrible, volunteers allege, with animals deteriorating mentally and physically and several are being euthanized sooner than normal. HRA denies the allegations.  (Colleen Grablick / DCist)  

Laurel MARC station repairs start today, will continue for next 10 weeks

The Maryland Transit Administration has begun its shutdown of the MARC station in Laurel for 10 weeks to accommodate a $2.6 million platform reconstruction project. As alternatives, MTA recommends commuters look into other MARC lines and Metro.  (Abigail Constantino / WTOP)  

Final phase of Columbia Pike streetscape improvements to begin construction soon

The next phase in a multi-year project to improve Columbia Pike will kick off in September. The aim is to improve the streetscape by boosting transit infrastructure and widening sidewalks. Previous phases have resulted in the creation of “bike boulevards” that offer cyclists a safer alternative to traveling on the pike.  (Joe DeVoe / ARLNow)  

Nonprofit seeks funds to repair damaged Glen Echo Park

A local nonprofit has launched a $50,000 fundraiser to help repair Glen Echo Park in Montgomery County, which saw damage to several buildings and fallen trees in a July 29 storm. As of Saturday, more than $22,000 has been raised.  (Elia Griffin / MoCo360)  

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