Posts about Development
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Are private, high-speed trains the future of travel? I tested one out to see.
As a planner, I'm keenly aware that Brightline’s service model cannot be easily copied by public transportation agencies. However, while public transit agencies can't implement Brightline’s entire playbook, they can use some of its plays. Keep reading…
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A condo association in Huntington dissolved itself to make way for a better Metro station area
With this development and the upcoming one on Route 1, Huntington may become a place that new residents want to invest in, rather than just treat like a waypoint. Keep reading…
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The first 60 pages of amendments to DC’s Comp Plan are out. Here’s a first look.
The Comp Plan describes the planning challenges DC faces, pointing forward towards future solutions and policies and guiding the actions and decisions of district agencies. Here's what you should know about the first set of amendments. Keep reading…
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DC’s historic preservation board delays its vote on the controversial Kingman Park application
In an unusual move, the Historic Preservation Review Board delayed its decision on the proposed Kingman Park historic district. The case continues to highlight the limitations of DC’s current preservation guidelines on community support. Keep reading…
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$100k or no way: DC’s Home Purchase Assistance isn’t accessible to those who need it most
DC's Home Purchase Assistance Program seems to handicap those citizens it is intended to serve, preventing low-income and young people from participating in one of the greatest wealth-growth assets: home ownership. Keep reading…
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A bold California bill would ease transit oriented development. How would a similar approach affect DC?
A new bill before the California legislature would rezone every transit corridor in the state to permit mid-rise apartments. A similar approach would have a profound impact if it were applied to DC. Keep reading…
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DC law prevents gas stations from closing — but the city can’t really stop you
Without the option to petition the Gas Station Advisory Board (GSAB) to close their service station, a landowner in Petworth is suing the city. This GSAB law effectively prevents DC gas stations from being replaced by other things. Keep reading…
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Why trade play space for parking when both are possible?
Many of DC’s elementary and middle schools have both fewer parking spaces than a work site of their size would often have, and less play space per student than experts recommend. However, there is a mutually beneficial solution. Keep reading…
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Why we all need Deaf urbanism
Creating an urban context where spaces to facilitate interaction are valued results in more opportunities: greater workforce participation, educational attainment, and a stronger sense of community and belonging. Keep reading…
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Bipartisan legislators aim to prevent a football stadium bidding war
An unlikely bipartisan team of legislators from Maryland, Virginia, and DC want to prevent a bidding war over the Washington football team stadium. Keep reading…