Posts tagged Housing Shortage
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Amid local resistance, Amazon nixes its plans for a headquarters in New York
Amazon released a statement on its blog Thursday, February 14 saying it will not pursue a second headquarters in the Long Island City neighborhood in New York City. The announcement follows resistance from local politicians and activists who said they opposed the $2.8 billion incentive package offered to the internet retailer. Keep reading…
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Events: Hear ye, hear ye, speak up at DC’s budget and performance oversight hearings!
Speak at the DC performance oversight and budget hearings, discuss how to address the region's homelessness and affordable housing needs, weigh in on Montgomery County's budget as well as Dupont Circle bike lanes, and more in this week's urbanist events. Keep reading…
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National links: This new city planning tool raises concerns about surveillance
Planners can now look at entire citys' patterns of movement—but there are serious concerns about privacy. How should we redisign curb space in the era of ride-hailing? The state of California has sued a city for not allowing enough homebuilding. Keep reading…
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Who will lead the Fairfax Board of Supervisors?
The Board of Supervisors holds immense power in Fairfax County, and its elections are extremely important. Because there are no term limits, it’s possible for the board to comprise the same people for decades. This makes it important to choose candidates who will be pro-transit and pro-housing, especially affordable housing. Keep reading…
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Accessory apartments make money and increase the housing supply. Here’s how to build one.
In this generation, more people are staying single longer, are having fewer children, and frequently prioritize walkable urban neighborhoods over suburban ones. Those cultural shifts, along with the high cost of living in the Washington region, have forced politicians and residents to rethink where and how new housing should be accommodated. Keep reading…
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Is it unethical to build a dog park on prime real estate in housing-strapped DC?
Should DC spend about $2 million on a parcel of land in Columbia Heights to build a dog park? The 7,335 square-foot parcel at 11th Street and Park roads NW has been empty for 20 years. It’s owned by WMATA; the Green Line passes under Park Road to connect Columbia Heights to Petworth. Keep reading…
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Why is Elrich resistant to building homes for millennials?
One-fifth of Montgomery County’s residents are Millennials, or adults between 23 and 38, and the county has been working to attract and retain them so they’ll build lives here. But new County Executive Marc Elrich recently suggested that he’s not that interested in building homes for them. Keep reading…
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National links: Building “missing middle” housing won’t solve the shortage alone
Replacing single-family homes with duplexes and fourplexes is an important step, but we also need more apartments. Why is vehicle ownership growing in the country's most transit-oriented cities? The rise of “smart cities” has also sparked deep concerns about surveillance and lack of privacy. Keep reading…
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Who’s hit hardest by the affordable housing shortage?
Whether we agree on the same solutions as a society, the fact remains that the United States has a deep affordable housing shortage that disproportionately impacts our most vulnerable populations. Extremely low-income households are more likely to contain seniors, individuals with disabilities, and children. These households are also more likely to be black and Hispanic. Keep reading…
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The ABCs of affordable housing in Arlington
Arlington has had a shortage of affordable homes for some time, and now the problem is even more pressing given Amazon’s decision to move one of its new headquarters to the county. So what are local officials going to do, and what are they already doing about affordable housing? Keep reading…