Posts tagged Affordable Housing
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Delay scuttles affordable housing at 14th and U
In 2005, the Zoning Commission adopted, and the DC Council approved, an inclusionary zoning law. It gave developers the right to build just a little higher in exchange for including affordable units in the development. Then-Ward 4 Councilmember Adrian Fenty strongly supported this law, and used it as part of his platform for Mayor. Keep reading…
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Arlington waters down, passes accessory dwelling legalization
After hearing numerous arguments by residents against legalizing accessory dwellings, the Arlington County Board passed the proposal, but not without first watering it down further. According to the Sun Gazette, the Board amended the proposal to only allow 28 accessory permits per year (the number planners had estimated people would apply for) and to require an owner to live in… Keep reading…
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Arlingtonians: speak up for accessory dwellings
Tomorrow, the Arlington County Board is having a hearing on the proposal to legalize accessory dwellings. This would allow homeowners (but only those who live in their homes) in single-family neighborhoods to create an apartment for two people (like a garage apartment). Keep reading…
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Schrag on Kojo
The Great Society Subway author Zachary Schrag appeared on the Kojo Nnamdi show on WAMU last Wednesday, comparing Metro’s current expansion debate with the debates when Metro was being built. Keep reading…
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Silver Spring taxidermy
Historic preservation can mean a lot of things. To some, it’s about keeping a vibrant, architecturally interesting neighborhood and ensuring pieces of a coherent whole aren’t ripped out indiscriminately. To others, it’s about maintaining a few significant pieces of notable architecture, like an art museum for buildings. And to some, it’s about stopping… Keep reading…
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Multi-family conversions, alley and accessory dwellings under attack
Mark your calendars for next Monday, May 5th, 6:30 pm. Smart Growth needs you. Keep reading…
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Pop the top or pack ‘em in the back?
Few people argue with building in undeveloped areas like Near Southeast, with empty lots and where the few existing residents want more neighbors. But there are few of these sites. Most undeveloped land is in or next to an existing neighborhood. Where do we put housing? Keep reading…
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R.I.P. Drive ‘Til You Qualify
House prices are falling fastest in the areas with longest commutes, reports NPR, upsetting the traditional real estate mantra of “drive ‘til you qualify” where homebuyers put up with longer and longer commutes for cheaper housing. Keep reading…
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Inclusionary zoning v. historic preservation?
Will developers start getting pinched between inclusionary zoning and historic preservation, and the wishes of neighbors? Will some push to weaken one or the other? Do we need to do that, or is that just an argument meant to increase profits? Keep reading…
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Get involved this week in PG Co., Arlington, DC
It’s the first week of the month and that means lots and lots of great opportunities to speak up in local government! Keep reading…