Posts tagged Single Family
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National links: Sacramento moves forward with plans to get rid of single family zoning
Facing a deepening housing shortage, one California city is looking to get rid of its most space-intensive zoning designation. What’s in the cards for post-pandemic travel? Dallas wants to improve pedestrian mobility. Keep reading…
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A suburban development tests the limits of DC historic district designation
Ward 3 neighborhood Colony Hill’s nondescript historic district application will test the Historic Preservation Review Board’s minimum standards and raise further questions about preservation’s relationship to the history of racial segregation. Keep reading…
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Why more and more families in Tysons are calling high-rises home
High-rise housing is often portrayed as places for the young and childless. Housing for transient young adults before they move out to the suburbs to start families. But Tysons shows that this stereotype leaves out a large number of families who live in high-rises. Keep reading…
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A Virginia delegate just proposed a state-wide upzoning bill
Virginia House Delegate Ibraheem Samirah, who represents parts of Fairfax and Loudoun counties, has introduced a bill that would legalize duplex homes across the commonwealth in any area currently zoned for single-family housing. Like much of the region, Virginia faces a dire shortage of affordable homes, and Amazon’s arrival in the Crystal City area could make the crunch even worse in the years to come. Keep reading…
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National links: If the aviation industry were a country, it would be a top 10 polluter
The aviation industry rivals entire countries in the number of carbon emitted. For centuries, the 30-minute commute has ruled urban life. Big cities face the threat of catastrophic heatwaves. Keep reading…
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Small size, big impact: Why accessory apartments matter
Accessory apartments (also known as Accessory Dwelling Units, ADUs, and other names) seem like a small fix, especially given the magnitude of the housing shortage and the urgency of national politics. Why should anyone care? What role do accessory apartments play in creating a more equitable, livable world? Keep reading…
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National links: For milliennials, buying a house is not getting easier
Millennials face a barrage of obstacles to homeownership. The Bicycle Architecture Biennale showcases 15 mind-blowing bike projects. Is the US finally side-eyeing single-family housing? Keep reading…
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National links: Five ways to experience new cities (and love the one you live in)
Taking in your city in a new way doesn’t have to be a chore—here are five methods to try. Denver may be laying the foundation to get rid of single-family zoning. Bike lanes need more than paint to protect cyclists. Keep reading…
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Single-family homes take up a lot of space in the District
This map from the DC Policy Center shows what an overwhelming amount of the District's housing stock is comprised of single-family homes. Most of the housing outside of downtown DC consists of low-density buildings, illustrated above in purple, its new report “Taking Stock of the District’s Housing Stock” shows. Keep reading…
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How well is the region doing at planning for growth near Metro?
The jurisdictions in our region have taken measurable steps towards implementing transit-oriented development by upzoning land near the region's 91 Metrorail stations. However, at many stations there is still room for improvement, and some stations/jurisdictions are doing much better than others. Keep reading…