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Alley Dwellings
Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Alley Dwellings, from most recent to least.
Where Have All the Alleys Gone?
Nena Perry-Brown | November 16th 2018
Today, UrbanTurf takes a look at a century-old survey of DC's habitable alleys to highlight some interesting ones that no longer exist. ... read »
What DC Alley Dwellers Would Like to See on the City’s Other Streets
Nena Perry-Brown | May 4th 2018
As alley living makes a comeback in the District, a recently-released survey highlights what alley residents would like to see. ... read »
Can This Be Built In My Backyard?
Nena Perry-Brown | March 13th 2018
Recently, a tool debuted in Los Angeles that tells homeowners whether an additional rear dwelling is permitted on their lots. Does DC need something... read »
A Pair of Capitol Hill Alley Dwellings To Address the Missing Middle
Nena Perry-Brown | May 19th 2017
Following last year's zoning amendments, more DC households are beginning to explore constructing accessory dwellings behind their homes. ... read »
This Week’s Find: From Horse-and-Carriage to Three Bedroom on the Hill
Nena Perry-Brown | March 27th 2017
Like many properties on Capitol Hill, this three-bedroom carriage home had a few other lives before becoming a residence. ... read »
Best Zoning Change in 2016: Accessory Dwellings
Nena Perry-Brown | December 20th 2016 | 1 Comment
Several amendments to the District's zoning code were enacted in September, with one of the most interesting and potentially game-changing allowances... read »
Alley Dwellings and Corner Stores: New Zoning Rules Take Effect
Nena Perry-Brown | September 6th 2016
The first comprehensive overhaul of the zoning code since 1958 went into effect today, and while most of the changes are more technical than... read »
Don’t Call Them Tiny Houses: The New Housing Prototypes Coming to DC
Nena Perry-Brown | June 15th 2016
In preparation for the changes to the zoning code related to accessory apartments and alley dwellings, the R. Michael Cross Design Group shared with... read »
Zoning Changes in Depth: Alley Dwellings
Nena Perry-Brown | February 22nd 2016
In light of the DC Zoning Commission's unanimous approval of various amendments to the zoning regulations last month, UrbanTurf has been exploring... read »
Alley Live/Work Space Proposed For Naylor Court
UrbanTurf Staff | November 17th 2015 | 1 Comment
Currently a private garage, the owner plans to construct an 1,800 square-foot second story on the existing building. ... read »
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