Amazon submits plans for Va. headquarters; metro to MGM?; Arlington ranked fittest "city"; and more

It's challenging to keep up with local news, particularly the items that may impact your life, your commute, or your community. That's why each week we compile a few interesting developments happening in the area.

The Washington Post: In Crystal City, Va., Amazon plans two eco-friendly towers with parks, day care and bike path

"Amazon submitted preliminary plans Wednesday for its new headquarters in Arlington County, announcing it will build 2.1 million square feet in a pair of 22-story office towers that meet high energy-efficient and environmental standards and include a public plaza and storage for 200 bicycles."

Washington Business Journal: Take Metro to MGM? Maybe. WMATA to study a Wilson Bridge extension.

"When the new Woodrow Wilson Bridge opened in 2006, many anticipated — or hoped — Metro would one day find its way across its span. Some 13 years after the first Toyota Corolla crossed, however, there's been little movement. But now the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is planning a study to figure out the logistics of moving its trains between Alexandria and National Harbor using the 12-lane bridge."

Washington Business Journal: Fresh look at condo tower coming to top of the Rosslyn hill

"The D.C.-based developer this week released new images of Pierce, the 27-story condominium piece of The Highlands development coming to the top of the Rosslyn hill. The 104-unit Pierce, in addition to the 23-story, 331-unit Aubrey and 26-story, 449-unit Evo, both apartment towers, will have addresses on North Pierce Street, which will be extended through the development to link with 18th Street North."

UrbanTurf: Skyrocketing Sales, Scarce Supply: Amazon Continues to Fuel Arlington Housing Market

"If you thought that the effect of Amazon's impending arrival on the Arlington housing market would have worn off by this point, you would be incorrect."

ArlNow: Arlington Ranked Fittest ‘City’ in the Country

"Arlington County is ranked the fittest “city” in America, according to a new report by the American College of Sports Medicine. Arlington ranked as high as it did in part because 92.6 percent of adults reported exercising in the last 30 days. By comparison, 75.7 adults in D.C. reported exercising in the last 30 days."

The Washington Post: Poll: Washington-area residents widely oppose paying a toll to drive into downtown D.C.

A clear majority of Washington-area residents oppose congestion pricing — charging drivers a toll to enter the District during high-traffic times to ease congestion — according to a recent Washington Post-Schar School poll. The survey finds that 63 percent of residents oppose the idea, nearly double the 34 percent who say they support it.

Alexandria Living Magazine: Lost Boy Cider to Open in June

"Lost Boy Cider is opening in June in a brand-new facility in the Eisenhower East neighborhood. The formerly-vacant warehouse space at 317 Hooffs Run Drive includes a tasting room and event space, and a production facility. The company has already planted a few apple trees out front -- specifically, semi-dwarf golden delicious varieties. The apple trees will reach approximately nine feet in height when fully grown, and Lost Boy plans to use the apples for cider. The inaugural harvest for the trees is projected to take place in Fall 2020."

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