Posts By Nena Perry-Brown
Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author Nena Perry-Brown, from most recent to least.
An Application for Historic Designation of Bloomingdale's Sylvan Theatre
Nena Perry-Brown | April 12th 2019
At one point, the Bloomingdale theater was the first Black-operated commercial theater in the District.... read»
Best New Listings: A Hidden Shaw Rowhouse and a Brookland Bungalow with a Sandbox
Nena Perry-Brown | April 12th 2019
This week’s Best New Listings includes a Shaw rowhouse on a hidden block and a Brookland bungalow with a sandbox.... read»
This Week's Find: DC's First Passive Condos
Nena Perry-Brown | April 11th 2019
This Week's Find could potentially be DC's first market rate project built to achieve Passive House standards.... read»
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Eleanor Holmes Norton Proposes Bill to Increase DC's Flood Protection Funding
Nena Perry-Brown | April 10th 2019
The District of Columbia Flood Prevention Act would permit the city to receive federal funding for flood protection as a "coastal state".... read»
The 350 Residential Units and Maritime Services Planned for the Wharf's Second Phase
Nena Perry-Brown | April 9th 2019
As UrbanTurf continues to jog our collective memories about what remains in the local development pipeline, we turn our attention to the remaining pha... read»
A 187-Unit Office-to-Residential Conversion in Oxon Hill May Offer the Region's Best Views
Nena Perry-Brown | April 9th 2019
Built in the 1980s, The Oxford building is at one of the region's highest points.... read»
Does DC's Zoning Code Lack Protections for Solar Panels?
Nena Perry-Brown | April 8th 2019
A recent building permit appeal may have wider implications for whether solar arrays on residential rooftops are protected.... read»
Above Asking: The Five-Figure Premium for Original Wood and Abundant Windows
Nena Perry-Brown | April 8th 2019
In this edition of Above Asking, UrbanTurf takes a look at two recently-featured three-bedroom listings and a one-bedroom in Georgetown which each sol... read»
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