Multiple buses departing Minnesota Ave Metro station by PYZC used with permission.

MWCOG and WMATA launch collaboration on future of region’s transit

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) announced a joint initiative to plan for the future of the region’s public transit system, including addressing its long-term financial sustainability challenges.  (Makea Luzader / DC News Now)  

Washington region falling behind on goal of building 320,000 housing units

The Washington region is not on track to meet the goal of building 320,000 new housing units by 2030, producing about 60 units per day instead of the needed 87. While some jurisdictions like DC, Arlington County, Falls Church, and Alexandria are exceeding their targets, the majority are lagging, with Fairfax County projected to achieve only 36 percent of its goal. (This article may be behind a paywall.)  (Danny Nguyen / Post)  

Alexandria now searching for the right project for Potomac Yard

Now that plans with Monumental Sports have fallen through for the Potomac Yard property, Alexandria is seeking a vibrant, high-density development plan for the site. A rental car company expressed interest in turning the site into a parking lot. The city declined.  (Scott Gelman / WTOP)  

Downtown Baltimore sees growth amid office vacancies

Downtown Baltimore’s workforce and resident population have grown, with employment reaching 133,950 jobs and residents totaling 41,066. Although office vacancies increased slightly to 20.03%, office rents have risen to $23-$29 per square foot. Nearly $7 billion in investment is expected for downtown projects from 2018 to 2028. (This article is behind a paywall.)  (Lorraine Mirabella / Baltimore Sun)  

New state laws allow Northern Virginia to take action against “predatory towing”

Virginia Governor Youngkin has signed two bills into law that give Northern Virginia localities the authority to reform towing regulations to curb “predatory” towing practices.  (Daniel Egitto / Arlnow)  

Mayor’s proposed budget shifts funds from Healthy Homes program to DC government’s electric bill

DC has funded a Healthy Homes pilot for the last two years that helps low-income residents access energy-efficient, cost-saving home retrofits. The DC Council is considering legislation to expand the program to 30,000 households by 2040. But the proposed fiscal year 2025 budget defunds the Healthy Homes program, shifting those dollars to cover DC government’s electric bill.  (Sam P.K. Collins / Informer)  

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