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Nov 21, 2023

West End Residents, Advocates Lament Delayed Opening Of Ward 2 Homeless Shelter

“We know that having access to that shelter would be a life saving resource for people in the neighborhood,” one West End resident says.

Apr 21, 2023

Ten Arlington Residents File Lawsuit Against County’s ‘Missing Middle’ Zoning Change

The lawsuit seeks to halt zoning and land use reforms that are set to begin in July 2023.

Mar 23, 2023

After Bruising Debate, Arlington Passes ‘Missing Middle’ Zoning Change

The vote to end single-family-only zoning may be over, but the political divisions it exposed are likely to continue.

Jan 20, 2023

Would Arlington County’s Missing Middle Zoning Plan Make Homes More Affordable?

The County Board could vote to push the controversial policy forward at a meeting on Saturday.

Jan 15, 2020

On National Bagel Day, Call Your Mother Wins Big At Zoning Board

Now, the deli expects its Georgetown location will open by the end of the month.

Apr 05, 2017

Last Two New Homeless Shelters Get Zoning Approval

Despite organized opposition from neighbors in Wards 3 and 5.

Jul 12, 2013

Zoning Rewrite Will Keep Parking Minimums Intact Throughout Much of D.C., But Not Downtown

Harriet Tregoning, the director of D.C.’s Office of Planning, just made some big news as far as the city’s developers, smart-growth advocates, and car owners are concerned.

Apr 12, 2012

Tall Order: Officials Looking to Loosen the D.C. Height Act

The Post reports that Vince Gray, Eleanor Holmes Norton and Darrell Issa are considering loosening the Height Act that keeps buildings in D.C. short and squat when the city is running out of land.

Mar 12, 2012

D.C. Stretches Zoning Rules to Allow More Flexibility for Yoga Studio Locations

The D.C. Zoning Commission has proposed a change to the city’s zoning rules that would allow yoga studios more flexibility in where they choose to set up shop.

Oct 07, 2011

Mendelson Wants to Ease Restrictions on Gun Stores

If you want to open a gun store in the District these days, you’d be limited to locations that were 300 feet away from schools, churches, recreation centers or playgrounds. One member of the D.C. Council wants that to change.

 
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