Posts tagged Housing
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The American Dream can be an urban dream, too
The classic image of the “American Dream” is, for many, a house with a big yard, 2 cars, and so on. Is that image still relevant, even as many people choose to live in walkable urban neighborhoods? Sarah Lewis argues that it’s the ideals, not the trappings, that matter and remain strong. During Inauguration Day, I found myself (an immigrant, a naturalized citizen)… Keep reading…
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Which at-large candidate agrees with you on DC’s growth?
It’s Tuesday, and that means another Let’s Choose DC question is ready for you to vote on! This week, Let’s Choose DC (a partnership of Greater Greater Washington, DCist, and PoPville) asked the candidates their views on the District’s growth: Mayor Gray has set a goal of growing by 250,000 residents in 20 years. Previous mayors had similar goals. GMU… Keep reading…
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At rally, leaders promise action on affordable housing
Over 300 people rallied for affordable housing this weekend with the Housing for All Campaign. The packed house drew Mayor Gray and Councilmembers Muriel Bowser and Jack Evans, all of whom were unified in their commitment to stem the tide of displacement in the District. Evans said, “We need to make sure the people who were here in the difficult times get to stay for the good… Keep reading…
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Can Silver Spring build enough housing to stay affordable?
Economists say one of the best ways to provide more affordable housing is through filtering, a theory that as expensive new homes age and decline in value, they’ll become low-cost homes tomorrow. But this requires building enough housing to keep up with demand. Is that possible? I analyzed trends in downtown Silver Spring, where over 600 new apartments and condominiums… Keep reading…
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Will economic renewal reach Anacostia in 2013?
Farm vehicles no longer have their own parking privileges in Historic Anacostia. A weathered sign offering them special treatment is now gone; a new perimeter fence and fresh asphalt recently appeared on a site where, in 2008, a developer envisioned a $500-700 million mixed-use project. Vacant storefronts, social service providers, treatment centers, art galleries, city… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Second term
Obama inaugurated; VA GOP tries a coup; Georgetown waterfront isn’t NPS?; Will Arlington shrink?; Hot for ToT; No more booze for 14th and U?; LEED flaws; Why people give up on transit; And…. Keep reading…
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Muriel Bowser unsure on parking minimums, corner stores
Wednesday is the final ward-based community information session for the zoning update, in Ward 4. This is a particularly important one as Councilmember Muriel Bowser seems undecided on, or leaning against, proposals to reduce parking minimums near transit or to permit corner stores in Petworth, and confused about the specifics of the proposal to let homeowners rent out a basement… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: New ways to live and move
Uber takes a taxi; Babe’s gets the nod; Bike to Obama; A national VMT tax?; Call them the Washington Deforesters; Will school closings save money?; An affordable little neighborhood; “Embarrassing” anti-dooring law?; And…. Keep reading…
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Mapping underwater mortgages shows shocking divide
The Washington Post created this astounding map of the places where the greatest percentage of mortgages are “underwater,” or owe more than the home’s current value. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Pray
Tax break for empty church land?; Washington’s boom, poorly explained; Tysons gets buses; More condos are bad, say condo owners; Suburban officials criticize DC; Tide turning on driver responsibility?; Metrohenge Dupont is today; Amtrak eyes new bridge and tunnel; And…. Keep reading…