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Jan 17, 2024

There’s A Growing Push To Develop Social Housing In D.C. What Is It?

There are several key factors, like how it could be financed, managed, and owned, that distinguish it from existing developments.

Mar 07, 2023

Meet DCist/WAMU’s New Housing And Development Reporter Morgan Baskin

“[It’s] a lot of wonky stuff, but making sure that that people understand how that wonky stuff affects their daily life.”

Nov 11, 2022

Here’s How The 20-Year Development Of The Silver Line Changed Northern Virginia

Take a look at satellite images around the six stations to see how development has grown.

May 02, 2022

As Dance Loft Looks To Build A Permanent Home On 14th Street, Some Neighbors Balk

Dance Loft on 14 thought it found the perfect solution to the city’s ever-rising rents. But some of its neighbors aren’t so sure.

Apr 25, 2022

Arlington County Board Approves Phase Two Of Amazon’s HQ2

Amazon and developer JBG Smith recently completed construction on the first phase of the HQ2 project, Metropolitan Park.

Jan 07, 2022

Congress Heights Tenants Declare Victory In Years-Long Battle To Keep Their Homes Affordable

A neglected cluster of buildings is slated to be redeveloped into affordable housing after tenants took their landlord to court.

Sep 17, 2021

‘Stop Racist Zoning Plans’: Langley Park Residents Say New Land Ordinance Will Push Them Out

Prince George’s County is retooling its land use regulations for the Purple Line, and renters in Langley Park are worried the changes will displace them.

Sep 14, 2021

A New Neighborhood Is Growing At The Old Walter Reed Army Medical Center In D.C.

New residents are starting to move onto the old Walter Reed Army Medical Center campus in Northwest D.C., which is being redeveloped into a large mixed-use site.

May 19, 2021

After Years Of Arguing, D.C. Finally Has An Amended Comprehensive Plan

The Bowser administration earned a win this week after lawmakers finally approved the much-debated Comprehensive Plan, which guides development in the city over a 20-year period.

May 04, 2021

The D.C. Council Just Advanced An Updated Comprehensive Plan. Here’s What’s In It

The changes to the Comprehensive Plan include additional emphasis on affordable housing and preventing displacement. Activists say they don’t go far enough.

 
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