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DC Almost Had 275-Square Foot Apartments
Shilpi Paul | July 13th 2012
If plans hadn't been halted, 600 F Street NW would now house a number of "micro-studios" -- units measuring out a mere 275 square feet. ... read»
Off the Beaten Turf: Uncle Chips Has More Than Just Cookies
Shilpi Paul | July 12th 2012
For this edition of Off the Beaten Turf, we visited Uncle Chips, a nominal cookie shop in Truxton Circle that is gaining a reputation for its sandwich... read»
This Week's Find: Post-Modern in Maryland
Shilpi Paul | July 12th 2012
This Week's Find is a sprawling, 1960's-built home in Montgomery County that has some surprising departures from contemporary design.... read»
Competition Cuts Out The Mediocre in DC's Growing Restaurant Scene
Rebecca Cooper | July 12th 2012
The total number of restaurants in DC has nearly doubled since 2001, but a rash of closings signals that competition in the city is higher than ever. ... read»
3.56: Another Week, Another Record Low
Shilpi Paul | July 12th 2012
Again this week, fixed mortgage rates dropped to a new record low. This morning, Freddie Mac reported 3.56 percent with an average 0.7 point as the av... read»
Poll: Could You Live in 275 Square Feet?
UrbanTurf Staff | July 11th 2012
Mayor Bloomberg has proposed a NYC-wide competition to design a rental building of primarily “micro-units” or apartments with 275-300 squa... read»
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