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
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
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
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»
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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
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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