Posts about Development
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First impressions of the Wharf: Mega-projects have pros and cons
The Wharf, a giant new development on the Southwest Waterfront, is perhaps the clearest example of a “instant neighborhood” in the District to date. Its success or failure will be watched closely for lessons in urban development. Keep reading…
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The old Silver Spring Library could become senior housing and a child care center, but opponents don’t want new homes
Montgomery County wants to turn the site of an old library in downtown Silver Spring into affordable housing for seniors, as well as a childcare center. Last week the county presented two options, but neighbors are organizing in opposition. Keep reading…
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Watch how the suburbs became white with “Settlers of the Suburbs: redlining edition”
Decades of racist zoning policies continue to perpetrate segregation in neighborhoods and schools and disenfranchise racial minorities to this day–long after redlining policies were officially taken off the books. Keep reading…
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Why has Arlington only legalized 20 accessory dwellings in 8 years?
In 2009 Arlington County passed an ordinance allowing a homeowner to rent or sell a livable portion of their home, like a basement. So why is the law barely being used? Keep reading…
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Alexandria (and the region) debate what to do about public housing (Part 2)
The federal government has been consistently getting out of the public housing game for years, and agencies are struggling. Cities need to provide the tools and funding our housing authorities need to do their jobs–and we must continue to hold them to a high standard. Keep reading…
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Alexandria (and the region) debate what to do about public housing (Part 1)
Around the country housing authorities are running out of money. They're trying to adapt by exploring new ways to provide low-income housing while staying financially stable. But why are we in this predicament to begin with? Keep reading…
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This online GIS atlas reveals the history of Prince George’s County
Hey history buffs: Prince George's Atlas has a slew of fascinating old aerial photos, maps, and other cartographic information about the county, including property boundaries and environmental information. What did your neighborhood look like a century ago? Keep reading…
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Dozens organize against allowing additional three people per acre in Reston
Fairfax wants to raise the zoning cap on how many people can live in Reston from 13 to 16 people per acre in certain areas–and some neighbors aren't happy. Keep reading…
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The housing market has a ceiling, but it’s too high to help most people
Ten years after the Great Recession, home prices in many parts of the District have reached or even topped their pre-recession peaks. However, a mismatch between what buyers can afford and what kinds of homes are available could jeopardize the market. Keep reading…
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DC’s Property Assessed Clean Energy program is leading the country in greening buildings. Here’s how.
The DC United soccer team used $25 million of DC PACE financing for Audi Field, making headlines as the nation’s largest single financing of a PACE project. However, it’s not just large projects that can benefit from this clean energy funding. Keep reading…