Breakfast links: How can rent control laws better serve renters?
Apartments going up on Pennsylvania Avenue SE by the author.
How would more rent control impact housing in DC?
What are the effects of rent control? In DC, the answer is complicated, and a new bill is putting the issue in the spotlight. Proponents charge that stricter rent control will protect renters, while detractors argue the policy skews the market and allows those who don’t need protections to game the system. (Ally Schweitzer / WAMU)
How a court case could affect inclusionary zoning laws
An almost decades-old court case from California could have wide-reaching implications for zoning policy. The case looks at inclusionary zoning laws and could affect how cities regulate new development and affordable housing requirements. (Kriston Capps / City Lab)
DC has become a food hall city
There are currently 10 food halls and counting across the Washington region, a marked uptick from just a few years ago. Washington Business Journal takes a look at the expansion of this phenomenon. (Rebecca Cooper / Washington Business Journal)
Is a “living wage” enough in DC?
As DC has gotten more expensive, living-wage laws may not be enough to sustain workers. While DC’s minimum wage will rise to $15 in 2020 and even further each subsequent years, it may not be enough to keep pace with rising rents and cost of living. (Sasha-Ann Simons / WAMU)
More housing is coming to Crystal City
Developers have announced a number of new projects in Crystal City, including redeveloping an exisiting property to create 368 residential units and 35,273 square feet of retail. The project includes both renovating existing buildings as well as adding new towers to the neighborhood. (Nena Perry-Brown / Urban Turf)
DC’s Open Streets event is Saturday
From 10 am to 2 pm on October 5, a portion of Georgia Avenue NW will be closed to cars, creating a car-free zone. The goal is create both a community event and to help people rethink how we use this public space. (Luz Lazo / Post)
#ShutDownDC is not done protesting yet
Activists who rallied for climate change action in September as part of the #ShutdownDC movement will meet October 10 to discuss plans to continue the momentum built from the protests. About 2,200 people attended the activation on September 23, according to activists. (Andrew Giambrone / CurbedDC)
Arlington Design Awards program is now accepting 2019 submissions
DESIGNArlington is now accepting submissions for design in architectural, historic preservation, landscape, and public art projects. The biennial awards program highlights excellence and architectural diversity in the County’s built environment. Applications are open until November 19. (ArlingtonVa.us. Tip: Arlington County )
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