Posts By Andrew Siddons
Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author Andrew Siddons, from most recent to least.

Eckington: Not to Be Confused With Bloomingdale
Andrew Siddons | September 8th 2011
As one of DC's oldest neighborhoods, it is a little bit ironic that Eckington has a much lower profile than the neighborhoods surrounding it. However,... read»

Perception and Reality: What Home Buyers Want
Andrew Siddons | August 19th 2011
This article examines the gaps between perception and reality in terms of home buyer attitudes, based on a survey by the National Association of Realt... read»

New Arlington Townhouses To Deliver in Early 2012
Andrew Siddons | July 18th 2011
Northern Virginia developer Evergreene Homes is planning a 13-townhome project for the southwest corner of Lee Highway and North Veitch Street. Delive... read»
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Bloomingdale's Secret: Crispus Attucks Park
Andrew Siddons | May 3rd 2011
Among the Bloomingdale neighborhood's many charms is a park that is hidden away among its stately turreted row houses.... read»

The Uncertain Future of TOPA
Andrew Siddons | April 20th 2011
The funding for the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA), a program that gives DC residents the right of first refusal if their landlord puts the... read»

Fort Totten: Five Years Could Make a Big Difference
Andrew Siddons | April 15th 2011
For most DC residents, Fort Totten is little more than a transfer point for Metro's Red, Yellow and Green lines. But planned development could make th... read»

Less Height, More History: The Latest on the Redevelopment of Hine Junior High School
Andrew Siddons | April 11th 2011
Capitol Hill residents have always been active in shaping the plans for new construction on their streets. In keeping with this tradition, community i... read»

Will New Smart Meters Bring an End to Huge Pepco Bills?
Andrew Siddons | February 26th 2011
Pepco has been the target of recent criticism, not only because of power outages during last month's winter storms, but also because of surprisingly h... read»
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