NATIONAL LINKS: NFL coach designs dense city on the water. Car dependence hurts everyone. Plan would tie birth, marriage rates to federal transit funding.

Enjoy this Photo Friday selection of architectural beauty.

BREAKFAST LINKS 10/9/26: Data centers deeply unpopular among Maryland residents. Long-term tax breaks may boost affordable housing in Fairfax County. Vacant historic building near Union Station lands tenant.

The Homeless Crisis Reporting Project's happening this week. Check out our contribution and other great reads here 👇

6,000 parking spaces and zero homes: Mayor Muriel Bowser’s vision for a “balanced” RFK launch

Former students emphasized that cooking is something you do for other people. That means it can be a way to reverse roles when you’re homeless, food insecure, or underemployed. While you’re over the stove, you aren’t asking for help, you’re helping others.

This week on Do Something: three ways to get ready for election day; celebrate the Week Without Driving; fire protections for tenants; and make it easier to build ADUs in Montgomery County.

BREAKFAST LINKS 10/8/26: Affordable housing possible as part of Centreville library renovation. Office-to-apartment conversion planned in West End. Public meetings to highlight Purple Line progress.

Week Without Driving going strong 💪 Our Ops Director Sandy carried our table to Walk & Roll to School Day today.

As the threat of air pollution increases, it’s also become harder to find local data that can inform residents about air quality and advance environmental justice. This writer's project looks to change that.

BREAKFAST LINKS 10/7/26: DC Council funds Commanders-related transportation work. Still no firm date for Purple Line opening. Flood prevention, aesthetic changes feature in Alexandria waterfront proposal.

A draft plan aims to bring more people to Friendship Heights and to increase diversity by nearly every metric. 

BREAKFAST LINKS 10/6/26: Janeese Lewis George marks DC Week Without Driving with bus ride-along. Homebuying lags in Washington region. WMATA fares could increase as soon as July 2027.

Putting eyes on different parts of the ward each day is important for constituent services, and it’s a lot easier to do from a bike because I can stop and get a little closer to the issues.

You don't need a huge group to have a bike bus — just ask these parents. Read up ahead of National Walk & Roll to School Day on October 7.

Choose Your Fighter: Week Without Driving edition! 🥊 This week is a chance to note ways to improve bus times, bike lane connectivity, sidewalk repairs, and more. Whether you ride transit, bike, or are a pedestrian, let's make it easier, faster, and safer to move around DC!