Posts By Zak Salih
Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author Zak Salih, from most recent to least.
Anacostia: A Neighborhood, Not a Region
Zak Salih | January 24th 2020
Anacostia has long fought against its reputation as being both removed from the rest of DC and a less-than-desirable place to live.... read»
Shaw: History Repurposed
Zak Salih | November 8th 2019
Historic preservation, eclectic restaurants, high-end real estate—welcome to a Shaw that’s wildly different from the neighborhood we profiled eigh... read»
Hill East: Capitol Hill's Neighbor Looks to the Future
Zak Salih | August 2nd 2019
Nine years since we last profiled the neighborhood, UrbanTurf heads back to Hill East.... read»
Carver-Langston: Calm on the Northeast Front
Zak Salih | June 21st 2019
Tucked away next to the H Street Corridor, Carver-Langston is investing in its future—and bracing itself for possible changes.... read»
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National Landing: Brought to You By Amazon
Zak Salih | December 14th 2018
What does the arrival of Amazon’s HQ2 mean for the the new neighborhood that encompasses Crystal City, Pentagon City, and Potomac Yard?... read»
Ivy City: Industrial to Industrial Chic
Zak Salih | October 19th 2018
Can this DC neighborhood balance distilleries, bars, and development with the community needs of its lower-income residents?... read»
Fort Lincoln: Of Cannons and Costco
Zak Salih | August 31st 2018
For an idea of what urban development without massive displacement looks like, take a closer look at what’s happening in DC's Fort Lincoln neighborh... read»
Eckington: Industrial Past, Commercial Future
Zak Salih | July 13th 2018
With crime no longer a major issue, Eckington residents are focused on building their brand with help from nearby neighborhoods.... read»
Woodley Park: Still Charming, Still Exclusive
Zak Salih | June 8th 2018
Woodley Park remains a much-beloved northwest DC neighborhood. Future homeowners, however, are going to need money—and patience.... read»
Wheaton: A Vital Neighborhood Revitalizing
Zak Salih | May 11th 2018
Symbolized by an upcoming office building and town center, revitalization is the name of the game in the Montgomery County neighborhood of Wheaton.... read»
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