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Best Of 2016

Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Best Of 2016, from most recent to least.

UrbanTurf's 2016 in Review

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

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

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

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»

Most 21st Century Technology To Watch Out For: Sidewalk Delivery Drones

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

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

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

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)

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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