Over Ralph Nader‘s objections, construction to begin soon on new West End Library. [Post]

Full-page New Yorker ad promotes “DC Cool,” featuring Le Diplomate. [@jbarro]

Bloomingdale home prices jump 20 percent. [UrbanTurf]

Fort Totten project will break ground this spring. [WBJ]

We’ve had more than enough public debate on the zoning update. [GGW]

Report finds most homeless Washingtonians face discrimination. [DCist]

D.C.’s preschools should do more to close the achievement gap. [GGE]

Today on the market: Dupont studio—-$249,900