Alleys
Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Alleys, from most recent to least.
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»
A Live-Work Loft Takes Shape in a Naylor Court Garage
Nena Perry-Brown | June 19th 2017
Three years ago, two adjacent properties on Naylor Court went up for sale. Now, the couple who purchased the garage portion of the listing is moving f... 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»
Best Zoning Change in 2016: Accessory Dwellings
Nena Perry-Brown | December 20th 2016
Several amendments to the District's zoning code were enacted in September, with one of the most interesting and potentially game-changing allowances ... read»
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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 U... 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 and... read»
Alley Live/Work Space Proposed For Naylor Court
UrbanTurf Staff | November 17th 2015
Currently a private garage, the owner plans to construct an 1,800 square-foot second story on the existing building. ... read»
Zoning Approves Conversion of Dupont Circle's Frat House to 6,000 Square-Foot Residence
Lark Turner | July 15th 2014
The Spencer Carriage House and Stable, purchased in 2013, is set to become a nearly 6,000 square foot residence.... read»
A Naylor Court Stable With Many Lives Hits The Market
Lark Turner | May 19th 2014
A 19th-century DC stable turned huge loft and an adjacent garage offered for sale as of Monday have a long history.... read»
Preliminary Plans Call For 125 Residences in Shaw's Blagden Alley
Lark Turner | March 27th 2014
Developer SB-Urban hopes to build 125 small, furnished studios at the site.... read»
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