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Posts By Amanda Abrams

Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author Amanda Abrams, from most recent to least.

Rockville Town Square: Despite the Dynamism, Still Somewhat Generic

Rockville Town Square: Despite the Dynamism, Still Somewhat Generic

Amanda Abrams | July 22nd 2011

Rockville Town Square is the kind of development that makes “new urbanism” fans smile. The developers succeeded in creating a mix of retail, resta... read»

Cathedral Heights: Do You Know Where That Is?

Cathedral Heights: Do You Know Where That Is?

Amanda Abrams | July 14th 2011

Chat with folks on the street in Cathedral Heights and they can’t even seem to agree on a name for the neighborhood. But the slender area that lies ... read»

Potomac: A Suburb on Steroids

Potomac: A Suburb on Steroids

Amanda Abrams | July 7th 2011

Almost everything in Potomac, Md. is oversized. The houses are huge, the lawns are wide, and in order to live here, one needs to have a pretty large a... read»

Shaw: The Duke's Former Stomping Ground

Shaw: The Duke's Former Stomping Ground

Amanda Abrams | June 30th 2011

While many of DC's communities have taken off in the past few years, attracting hordes of new residents and developing commercial areas to serve them,... read»

Lyon Village: Developing An Air of Exclusivity?

Lyon Village: Developing An Air of Exclusivity?

Amanda Abrams | June 16th 2011

Its cute houses and immediate access to Clarendon’s many offerings have made Lyon Village one of the more attractive Arlington neighborhoods in whic... read»

Glover Park: One of DC's Preppier and More Family-Friendly Neighborhoods

Glover Park: One of DC's Preppier and More Family-Friendly Neighborhoods

Amanda Abrams | May 26th 2011

Second only to Georgetown in its preppiness factor, the northwest DC neighborhood of Glover Park has also made a name for itself as a destination for ... read»

Crestwood: An Island of Serenity East of the Park

Crestwood: An Island of Serenity East of the Park

Amanda Abrams | May 19th 2011

For some it is hard to believe that there is a neighborhood with green lawns, beautiful houses, and quiet streets virtually devoid of traffic just to ... read»

Tysons Corner: Radical Change Could Be On The Way

Tysons Corner: Radical Change Could Be On The Way

Amanda Abrams | May 5th 2011

Residents of a future Tysons Corner will find it hard to believe that their lively, walkable neighborhood was once the Washington region’s poster ch... read»

So, You're Self-Employed and Want to Buy a Home

So, You're Self-Employed and Want to Buy a Home

Amanda Abrams | May 4th 2011

To many out there, working for yourself without having to answer to an outside boss is the dream job. But be warned: jumping ship from a nine-to-five ... read»

Adams Morgan: No Longer DC’s Hippest Neighborhood, But Still Loved by Residents

Adams Morgan: No Longer DC’s Hippest Neighborhood, But Still Loved by Residents

Amanda Abrams | April 29th 2011

Long known for its boisterous nightlife scene, Adams Morgan is still a place where the streets get crowded on weekend nights. But it is also an area t... read»

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