Posts about Development
-
Why no one’s building middle-income housing in American cities
How much a home costs has everything to do with how much the land underneath it is worth. Understanding “highest and best use” helps explain why no one’s building middle-income housing. Keep reading…
-
Breakfast links: MoCo Council to vote on rent stabilization regulations today
MoCo Council to vote on rent stabilization regulations. UMD study finds ‘stand right walk left’ escalator norm is inefficient. Civic associations object to a reduction in the number of parking spaces in a Clarendon apartment building. Keep reading…
-
Breakfast links: DC Zoning Commission advances density increase on U Street
DC Zoning Commission advances map amendment to increase density at 1617 U Street NW. Maryland officials tout expansion of a program to assist people experiencing homelessness. Expert confirms Arlington County’s sewage system can handle Missing Middle development. Keep reading…
-
Breakfast links: New registration, ride-hailing fees boost Maryland transportation fund
Increased vehicle registration and ride-hailing fees bolster Maryland transportation fund. Metro will be fare-free on the Fourth of July after 5 pm. Short-term rentals make up 25% of Alexandria ‘hotel’ tax revenue. Keep reading…
-
Breakfast links: Arlington, DC stand out nationally for share of $5,000+ rentals
Arlington, DC stand out nationally for expensive rentals. Metro to install vinyl seats on all buses by 2025. Northern Virginia officials propose enhancements for Metrobus’s ninth busiest route. Keep reading…
-
Want to improve DC schools? Build teacher housing
The cost of housing is a major challenge to teacher retention in the District of Columbia, which in turn undermines student performance and school administration. What would it look like to build teacher housing on school campuses? Keep reading…
-
Not ready for prime time: The flawed 495 Southside Express Lanes
Although their study is far from completion, VDOT appears to have already decided to widen a key segment of I-495 from eight to twelve lanes, with privately controlled toll lanes. Share your thoughts with the Transportation Planning Board. Keep reading…
-
Breakfast links: Rockville limits all roads to 35 miles per hour
Rockville has reduced speed limits on all of its roads to 35 miles per hour or less. Fairfax County’s 2023 demographic report reflects an increase in population, wages, diversity, and housing production. DMVMoves, the task group established by WMATA and the Council of Governments met for the first time Monday. Keep reading…
-
Six big ideas to improve Metro and regional transit
WMATA has created a task force to identify sustainable funding solutions, which meets for the first time on June 10. However, the opportunities go beyond funding: our regional transit system needs big ideas about improving services, operations, finances, and governance. Improvements in each of these areas can help the others. Here are six approaches to consider. Keep reading…
-
What’s the deal with single-tenant retail buildings?
Single-story retail buildings can be an eyesore, and limit the public value of land in urban areas. But for landlords, they’re often a safer investment and relatively easy to manage. What does that mean if your objective is to increase urban density? Keep reading…