Posts tagged Zoning
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George Washington University Hospital wants a helipad. Here’s why they should get it.
George Washington University Hospital wants a helipad. A local ANC representative says letting them have one could save lives. Keep reading…
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How segregation shaped DC’s northernmost ward
DC's largest ward replaced historic black enclaves with whites-only neighborhoods, then segregated back following white flight. Today developers benefit from the artificially depressed housing prices in Ward 4. Keep reading…
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YIMBYism and placemaking are the perfect pair
People get involved in shaping cities for different reasons. Some because they ride bikes or take trains, some because of a professional interest, and some because the rent is too damn high. As rents, land use, public space, and transportation are deeply interrelated, people who are interested in one often bleed over into another. But people talk about cities in very different terms. Keep reading…
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These two words can keep neighborhoods segregated. Here’s what we can do about it.
“Development [near transit] must not compromise the integrity of stable neighborhoods.” That’s the kind of bland, boiler plate language that a local coalition of housing-minded groups says helps keep DC segregated. Keep reading…
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What should we YIMBY about near you? Help us find out.
The YIMBY (Yes In My Backyard) movement is increasingly gaining national attention, now with over 100 chapters around the world claiming the title and counting. We want to help stimulate some YIMBY organizing in the Washington region, but we need your help. Keep reading…
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YIMBYism: More housing, but how?
A growing movement called YIMBY (Yes In My Back Yard) wants to build more housing in our high-cost cities. But as I’ve learned more about YIMBYism, I’m realizing that not everyone agrees on how we can make housing more affordable. Keep reading…
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So, what is GGWash doing about housing?
I've been at this job for over a year now and I still run into regular Greater Greater Washington readers who ask: “So, what are you guys doing about housing again?” With that in mind, welcome to the first semi-regular GGWash housing digest, where I'll share what we are reading, writing, and doing and what you can do with us to make the region a more inclusive, walkable and affordable place. Keep reading…
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This new suburban place has some lessons for old suburban places
30 miles north of DC, Montgomery County is trying to build a new kind of suburb in Clarksburg, one that looks more like a small town and where residents don't have to drive everywhere. It hasn't totally worked. But Clarksburg might actually have something to teach closer-in communities about how to grow sustainably. Keep reading…
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Housing or industry? In this DC neighborhood, it’s a tough choice.
A planned new development in Eckington faces opposition on an unlikely front: its request to change the current industrial zoning to build a mixed-use residential building. Amending the zoning would keep with nearby developments, but begs the question of where Washington DC should preserve its limited industrial land, and how much it should save. Keep reading…
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National Links: Go east, young man
If you're heading out of DC at rush hour, your best bet may be to drive east. Cities seeking to grow their nightlife are bringing in Night Mayors. And this weird quirk in the tax code explains why Vancouver builds way more condos than rental apartments. Check out what's happening around the nation and the world in transportation, land use, and other related areas. Keep reading…