Posts by Nick Burger — Contributor

Nick Burger moved to Washington, DC in 2008 and has been an ANC commissioner (6B06) since 2015. He focuses on housing and urban development issues through the ANC and chairs 6B’s Planning and Zoning Committee. He volunteers most weekends with Habitat for Humanity DC. Nick lives in Capitol Hill with his wife and two children.

Here’s what Southeast Boulevard could look like

RoadsBy Nick Burger (Contributor) December 26, 2017 10

The District Department of Transportation held a second community meeting on the redevelopment plan for the Southeast Boulevard and Barney Circle. Here's what it could look like. Keep reading…
There could be big changes coming to the Southeast Boulevard

RoadsBy Nick Burger (Contributor) September 28, 2017 38

Plans to remake the Southeast Boulevard are moving forward. The ill-used highway area will be transformed into something green and walkable, according to these new design concepts. Keep reading…
Map: What do you need to earn per hour to afford your neighborhood?

HousingBy Nick Burger (Contributor) June 20, 2017 12

How much do you need to make to live in each state in the US? A new has a map that shows what a person would need to earn to afford an average two-bedroom apartment in each state, and in neighborhoods within dense metro areas, without spending more than 30% of their income on rent. In DC, it’s $33.58 per hour. Keep reading…
As Pentagon City becomes more urban, its streets need to keep pace

WalkingBy Nick Burger (Contributor) March 3, 2017 20

Pentagon City in south Arlington has experienced a lot of development in the past few years, and there’s more growth coming. That means new challenges when it comes to being a place where walking is safe and easy. Keep reading…
Planned Unit Developments, explained

DevelopmentBy Nick Burger (Contributor) November 14, 2016 1

When it comes to development, there’s often tension between what’s practical or ideal and what the zoning rules at a given site allow. One tool available to builders in DC is called a Planned Unit Development. PUDs allow flexibility in the rules, and since they’re happening all over the city, it’s worth understanding what they are and how they work. Keep reading…
We know where most of DC’s population lives. Does Metro run through those places?

TransitBy Nick Burger (Contributor) October 24, 2016 69

The maps below show where DC’s most densely-populated pockets are, as well as where its Metro stops are. It turns out they aren’t always the same places, or in other words, DC isn’t building enough around transit. Keep reading…