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Alley Lots

Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Alley Lots, from most recent to least.

DC Just Loosened Alley Lot Rules — Now Comes the First Building to Use Them

DC Just Loosened Alley Lot Rules — Now Comes the First Building to Use Them

UrbanTurf Staff | August 31st

A four-story-plus-penthouse building with 22 units is on the works for an H Street alley.... read»

DC's Alley Lots Are About to Open Up for Housing

DC's Alley Lots Are About to Open Up for Housing

UrbanTurf Staff | June 2nd

The Zoning Commission is expected to take final rulemaking action on June 11.... read»

A 22-Unit Apartment Building Could Rise From a Capitol Hill Alley

A 22-Unit Apartment Building Could Rise From a Capitol Hill Alley

UrbanTurf Staff | May 28th

A vacant parking pad tucked inside an alley network near H Street NE could be getting a lot more interesting.... read»

The Decision That Could Lead To More Alley Homes In DC May Be Coming Next Week

The Decision That Could Lead To More Alley Homes In DC May Be Coming Next Week

UrbanTurf Staff | March 6th

On Thursday, the Zoning Commission will consider text amendments aimed at making it easier to build in alleys around the city.... read»

The Change That Could Lead To More Alley Homes In DC Will Be Delayed A Bit

The Change That Could Lead To More Alley Homes In DC Will Be Delayed A Bit

UrbanTurf Staff | November 3rd 2025

A zoning change that could result in more alley homes around DC will not be taken up by the Zoning Commission until next year.... read»

Big Support For Change That Could Lead To More Alley Homes in DC

Big Support For Change That Could Lead To More Alley Homes in DC

UrbanTurf Staff | September 5th 2025

In the zoning filing, there are over 100 letters of support for the proposed text amendment and not one in opposition.... read»

The Change That Could Lead To More Alley Homes in DC

The Change That Could Lead To More Alley Homes in DC

UrbanTurf Staff | May 22nd 2025

Earlier this month, zoning text amendments were proposed with the goal of making better use of vacant and underutilized alley lots around the city.... read»

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