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Region’s jurisdictions look beyond office-to-residential conversions

Northern Virginia may be leading the way with the conversion of office buildings to other creative commercial and public uses, such as a spa and an elementary school, while Arlington officials pursue permitting reforms to enable other out-of-the-box building reuses. Other creative conversions are planned in other parts of the region. (This article is behind a paywall).  (Teo Armus / Post)  

In 2022, DC connected two percent of young adults experiencing homeless to housing

Among residents experiencing homelessness in 2022, DC connected 80 percent of families and 45 percent of veterans to housing, but just two percent of young adults, 16 percent of single adults, and nine percent of single LGBTQ+ adults, despite a historic increase in available vouchers. At the federal and local levels, resources for families and veterans experiencing homelessness outpace those for single adults and young adults. (This article is behind a paywall).  (Post)  

Montgomery County’s creative approach to expanding the supply of affordable government-run housing

Montgomery County’s supply of government-run housing has steadily expanded in recent years — alongside the definition of “public housing” itself. From one of the country’s first inclusionary zoning policies to a $100 million Housing Production Fund approved in 2021, the county is wielding a range of tools to combat the high cost of housing. (This article is behind a paywall).   (Conor Dougherty / New York Times. Tip: Former Commenter)  

12-story apartment bulding in the works for downtown Bethesda

Plans are moving forward for a 453-unit apartment building on Battery Lane in downtown Bethesda. The proposed development aims to address the growing demand for housing in the area.  (Emily Wishingrad / Bisnow DC)  

New pedestrian bridge opens at Sugarland Run Stream Valley Park

A new pedestrian bridge has opened in Sugarland Run Steam Valley Park in Herndon. This bridge improves accessibility and connectivity within the park, especially for pedestrians. The bridge’s opening contributes to the ongoing efforts to enhance recreational amenities in the area.  (Fatimah Waseem / FFXnow)  

100-unit hotel planned for Union Market area

A local developer is planning a new hotel to replace a two-story commercial building near Gaullaudet University. The development is part of the ongoing transformation and development in the Union Market area.  (UrbanTurf)  

Proposed senior apartment building site in Arlington changes hands

Artis Senior Living has sold its assembled parcel of vacant land and single-family homes at Cherry Hill Road and Taylor Street just south of Langston Boulevard in Arlington to another senior living company based out of Chicago. Outside of the county planning department filing, there’s no other information on construction start dates or approval. (This article is behind a paywall).  (Dan Brendel / Business Journal)  

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