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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
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?
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
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»
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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
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
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
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
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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