Best Of 2016
Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Best Of 2016, from most recent to least.
UrbanTurf's 2016 in Review
UrbanTurf Staff | December 23rd 2016
Here UrbanTurf's Year in Review posts for those that missed them. And to all our readers, happy holidays!... read»
Most Reputable Win For DC Restaurants: The Michelin Guide
Nena Perry-Brown | December 22nd 2016
The caliber of DC's dining scene has made large strides over the past few years, and the city received its most reputable confirmation of its restaura... read»
Best Welcome For a New DC Resident: Mike Pence's Temporary Neighbors
Nena Perry-Brown | December 21st 2016
While UrbanTurf usually tries to avoid political scrums, it was pretty hard to ignore the reception Vice President-elect Pence got from his new neighb... 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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Most 21st Century Technology To Watch Out For: Sidewalk Delivery Drones
Nena Perry-Brown | December 20th 2016
Although DC is a no-fly zone, don't be surprised if you see a drone-on-wheels sharing city sidewalks some time next year.... read»
Most Innovative Use of Building Square Footage: e-lofts
Nena Perry-Brown | December 20th 2016
DC-area developers Conrad Cafritz and Robert Seldin are taking the evolution of building usage a step further with their e-loft concept.... read»
Most Controversial Redevelopment of the Year: SunTrust Plaza
Nena Perry-Brown | December 19th 2016
While neighborhood dissension is an inevitable component of the DC-area development boom, perhaps the most actively debated project in the pipeline th... read»
The 2016 Amenity That Signals a Car-Free Future: The Uber Waiting Room
Nena Perry-Brown | December 19th 2016
Dog-washing stations. Yoga rooms. Private wine lockers. The amenity race at new apartment buildings heats up every year. And a building planned in Mou... read»
The Best Listing of the Year (For the Mere Mortal)
Nena Perry-Brown | December 19th 2016
A bungalow in Mount Rainier including an epic addition by local starchitect Mark McInturff is our favorite (reasonably-priced) listing of the year.... read»
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- Even As Gains Fall, Most DC Home Sellers Realizing Six-Figure Profits
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