Posts tagged Adaptive Reuse
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Reuse, don’t demolish, Rosslyn’s Key Bridge Marriott
Rosslyn’s iconic Key Bridge Marriott is set for demolition. D. Taylor Reich makes the case, instead, for its reuse as housing to reduce carbon emissions and tackle the county’s housing supply crunch, while protecting one of the last iconic structures of its era. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of April 29, 2024
This week: the trouble with tax credits, affordable homes for people with disabilities, and see you at one of our DC happy hours in May??? Keep reading…
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Two ways to give our sprawling suburbs a glow up
For folks who want walkability in more than just the places so many of our region’s residents can’t afford to live, suburban retrofits are the dream. This post takes a look at how, exactly, local governments can make them happen. Keep reading…
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DC’s countless thirtysomething office buildings stare down mid-life crises
When it comes to ribbon windows, aluminum facade panels, pink marble and brass lobbies, beige carpet, and fluorescent tube lights, we’re number one! What should the region do with their glut of 80s and 90s-style office buildings? Keep reading…
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Can transforming suburban places to walkable urban ones be successful and popular?
As suburban areas around the US are evolving to become more urban, there's a growing debate about when and where change works and what it should look like. GGWash's contributors took up those questions in a recent discussion. Keep reading…
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DC’s countless thirtysomething office buildings stare down mid-life crises
When it comes to ribbon windows, aluminum facade panels, pink marble and brass lobbies, beige carpet, and fluorescent tube lights, we're number one! What should the region do with their glut of 80s and 90s-style office buildings? Keep reading…
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Abandoned office buildings can become new housing
It's no secret that throughout the region, it's becoming harder and harder to find housing that's affordable. One out-of-the-box solution to the problem is to turn old office and commercial spaces into housing. Keep reading…
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Old gas station, or new urban place?
Gas stations are slowly becoming a thing of the past, but properties with abandoned stations can become vibrant community spaces. Transforming gas stations can add density, encourage foot traffic, and bring economic activity to neighborhoods. Keep reading…