Posts about Development
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It’s basically illegal to build accessory apartments in Prince George’s County. That could change next year.
Accessory apartments, also known as ADUs, are gaining traction all over the Washington region. Could Prince George's County be the next place to embrace them? Keep reading…
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Elissa Silverman explains her amendment to limit publicly-funded parking at Union Market
Last week we posted Councilmember Charles Allen's letter explaining his vote to use public funds for parking at Union Market. Now, here is Elissa Silverman's explanation of her proposed amendment, which would have used these funds for affordable housing and a new Metro entrance instead. Keep reading…
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Ask Arlington leaders to support more basement apartments and lower parking minimums
We need the voice of urbanists throughout the Arlington region to let the County Board know that we value forward-looking policies to expand affordable housing and transit-oriented communities. Keep reading…
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The DC Council says it’s for a walkable city, then pays $36 million for 600 parking spots
Councilmembers regularly say they appreciate the walkable urbanism of DC, value transit, and want affordable housing. But this vote ignores the fact that if public spending favors driving and shortchanges transit accessibility and affordable housing, the end result will match. Keep reading…
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Accessory apartments are on the rise, but it’s been a long fight to get here
Cities in our region are just starting to unlock the potential of accessory dwellings. There is still more to be done, but let’s take a moment to look back on how hard it was to get to this point. Keep reading…
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This new vision for H Street’s eastern end would add housing and public space
The proposed development at Benning and Bladensburg Roads NE, known to many as the Starburst Plaza, offers several options to sustainably re-think and re-activate the space to better serve its neighbors. Keep reading…
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The GOP tax plan would make housing and infrastructure more expensive
One of the tax breaks the GOP eliminated in their tax code overhaul proposal would have deep ramifications for funding infrastructure and affordable homes in the region. Keep reading…
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Urbanists near you are organizing, are you? - GGWash housing digest
Here's what your urbanist neighbors across the Washington region have been up to these past few months: what we're writing, what we're reading, what we're working on, and ways you can take action. Keep reading…
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What the new GOP tax bill means for housing and urbanism
Details and analysis are still coming out about the new GOP tax bill, and there's a lot that applies to homeownership, affordable housing, local budgets, and cities in general. Here’s what we know so far about how it will impact the Washington region. Keep reading…
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Ask DC to prioritize a new Metro entrance near Union Market
The Union Market improvement proposal should include a new entrance to the NoMa Metro station in their plans. Keep reading…