Posts about Development
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Deaf Urbanism can help us build more inclusive and accessible cities
Deaf urbanists are wondering what a city designed specifically for Deaf people would look like, and what kind of community this would create. Can we design entire neighborhoods and cities specifically for Deaf people and for others with unique physical and spatial needs? Keep reading…
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Is Amazon pitting Washington against itself?
Rockstar urbanist Richard Florida that Amazon is intentionally trying to incite an incentives arms race between different metro areas — including DC, Virginia, and Maryland. Keep reading…
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A controversial development in Eckington moves forward with improved benefits
The local Advisory Neighborhood Commission just approved a community benefits package, allowing the Eckington development project to go forward. However, that package did not come together until after some controversy. Keep reading…
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Washington gets a hat trick on Amazon’s HQ2 short list
Amazon wants to construct a second corporate campus, which will be a “full equal” to the existing one in Seattle. Three Washington region bids made the final cut: DC, Northern Virginia, and Montgomery County. Keep reading…
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Historic preservation in DC prioritizes the loudest neighbors, not the finest buildings
Squeaky wheels turn to historic preservation because it’s the most powerful regulatory tool in a municipality's land-use arsenal. Since every resident “squeaky wheel” is invited to request historic designation for just about any site in the District, many do — and overwhelmingly, they succeed. Keep reading…
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The Wharf development raises the question: How affordable is ‘affordable’?
Government officials and project stakeholders frequently use similar language to describe very different realities. The goal of more affordable housing is a starting place. The next question — what kind of affordable housing — matters just as much. Keep reading…
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Will DC designate Kingman Park and Bloomingdale as historic despite community opposition?
Bloomingdale and Kingman Park might get marked historic whether or not the majority of the neighborhood supports becoming a historic district, because DC law doesn’t technically require taking public sentiment into account. Keep reading…
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20 years ago, Discovery helped save Silver Spring. What happens now that it’s leaving?
Despite concerted efforts by the county and state, Discovery will move its corporate offices to New York, while creative and back office activities will go to Knoxville, Tennessee. Keep reading…
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Topic of the week: Johnson’s Garden Center in Tenleytown is closing. How should we react?
Tenleytown neighbors are demanding that American University reverse the garden center's rent hike and fees so the business can continue to operate in DC. Keep reading…
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What is a historic district, anyway?
Historic designation can be complicated, but since DC has more than 50 historic districts, it's important to understand. Here's a breakdown of what it actually does. Keep reading…