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Dc Office Of Planning

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From Homes to Performance Spaces, How a Zoning Change Could Transform DC Alleys

From Homes to Performance Spaces, How a Zoning Change Could Transform DC Alleys

Nena Perry-Brown | June 4th 2020

Proposed zoning amendments would enable more construction on alley lots, and create the potential for public performances there.... read»

A Tollbooth, A Bus to the Airport: ANC Recommendations that Didn't Make It Into the Comp Plan

A Tollbooth, A Bus to the Airport: ANC Recommendations that Didn't Make It Into the Comp Plan

Nena Perry-Brown | May 8th 2020

The DC Council is expected to consider the revised draft of the Comprehensive Plan in the next few months.... read»

Office of Planning Report Recommends Introducing Gentle Density Changes to DC's Single-Family Zones

Office of Planning Report Recommends Introducing Gentle Density Changes to DC's Single-Family Zones

Nena Perry-Brown | April 27th 2020

Along with submitting the final draft of Comp Plan amendments to the DC Council, a report also explains how the city's single-family zones can accommo... read»

A Case for Commercial at DC's Self-Storage Facilities

A Case for Commercial at DC's Self-Storage Facilities

Nena Perry-Brown | January 21st 2020

A proposed zoning text amendment would require new self-storage facilities in DC's PDR zones to activate the ground floor.... read»

Expanded Inclusionary Zoning Program Could Include Areas of Flexibility

Expanded Inclusionary Zoning Program Could Include Areas of Flexibility

Nena Perry-Brown | January 7th 2020

The Zoning Commission is expected to set down the proposed IZ expansion for a public hearing.... read»

DC Agency May Restrict Construction in Areas That May Eventually Be Underwater

DC Agency May Restrict Construction in Areas That May Eventually Be Underwater

Nena Perry-Brown | January 6th 2020

The Department of Energy and Environment is considering changes to the floodplain regulations which would restrict construction in areas expected to b... read»

DC's Office of Planning Expected to Raise Inclusionary Zoning Minimum

DC's Office of Planning Expected to Raise Inclusionary Zoning Minimum

Nena Perry-Brown | January 3rd 2020

The proposal would increase the inclusionary zoning requirement for projects with map amendments to up to 20 percent.... read»

Amid Comp Plan Conversation, DC Hosts Forum on History of Disparate Housing Distribution

Amid Comp Plan Conversation, DC Hosts Forum on History of Disparate Housing Distribution

Nena Perry-Brown | December 9th 2019

Held immediately after an open house on the Comprehensive Plan, the forum seems to be the city's first attempt to educate Ward 3 residents on the lega... read»

Déjà View: DC Returns to Advocating for Relaxed Height Act

Déjà View: DC Returns to Advocating for Relaxed Height Act

Nena Perry-Brown | October 28th 2019

Relaxed height maximums in DC would require an act of Congress — something which failed a few years ago.... read»

DC Zoning Commission Approves Short-Term Rental Definition on Emergency Basis

DC Zoning Commission Approves Short-Term Rental Definition on Emergency Basis

Nena Perry-Brown | October 25th 2019

The Commission opted to define short-term rentals in the zoning code based on the law passed last year.... read»

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