Posts about Zoning
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Reston enters the Upside Down when it comes to zoning
Many Reston residents are upset about zoning changes, but County officials say they are simply enacting necessary changes to comply with the city’s already agreed-upon master plan. Keep reading…
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Prince George’s County proposes better mixed-use zoning
Prince George's new zoning code is could try a different approach by allowing commercial buildings by-right in multi-family residential areas. This allows for organic mixed use growth, as opposed to the “do everything at once approach” that is not working now. Keep reading…
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Prince George’s County eyes new laws for transit-oriented development
A proposed zoning change in Prince George's county would concentrate growth in regional transit districts, which are vibrant, dense, mixed-use, and transit-oriented neighborhoods. Keep reading…
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Baltimore may sell homes for $1 instead of demolishing them
Baltimore's population decline has led to a dearth of buildings, some which have been left to deteriorate. Now the city is considering a measure that would allow people to buy homes for $1 instead of demolishing them. Keep reading…
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You can now build an accessory apartment in DC to make some money! Here’s a step-by-step guide.
Maybe you've heard about accessory dwelling units, also known as ADUs or accessory apartments. New DC laws now allow them to be built in much of the city. If you've been thinking about installing one in your house but don't know how, we're here to help! Keep reading…
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Arlington may stop requiring too much parking in buildings near Metro
In the mid-twentieth century, planners assumed that the future of all transportation was driving. Today, places like Arlington are trying to deal with the deleterious effects of parking-forward policies. Keep reading…
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Prince George’s zoning code rewrite could make the county greener and less car-dependent
Zoning impacts everyone, down to the most local level–that's why Prince George's County's comprehensive rewrite of their 1,200-page, overly complex code is such a big deal. Keep reading…
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Identifying your block’s zoning is easy. Here’s how to do it.
Zoning ordinances might seem intimidating, but it's easier than you think to figure out what's allowed to be built in your area–promise. Here's a step-by-step guide to navigating local zoning codes: Keep reading…
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Three things you need to know to get land-use woke
America’s history of land use is fundamentally racist, exclusionary, and exploitative. If we’re going to have productive conversations about where to go, we need to understand what got us here. Keep reading…
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Here’s the reality: Montgomery County needs smart growth
In the 1970’s, Montgomery County led the way on progressive growth. Now residents have to rise to the occasion again to build the Montgomery of 2040 through smart policies that prioritize accessible transit and affordable housing. Keep reading…