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Most Popular Posts - Ever

Following are the most popular UrbanTurf articles ever, from most to least popular.

Bicycles, Bakeries and Restaurants Fill Up Rhode Island Avenue's Retail Strip

Bicycles, Bakeries and Restaurants Fill Up Rhode Island Avenue's Retail Strip

Shilpi Paul | October 18th 2012

Earlier this summer, we took a look at the unorthodox strategies used by Friends of Rhode Island Avenue (FoRIA) to draw retailers to their near-empty ... read»

Could the World's Coolest Dorm Inspire Small-Scale Apartments?

Could the World's Coolest Dorm Inspire Small-Scale Apartments?

Shilpi Paul | August 24th 2012

Earlier this week, UrbanTurf came across images of a very cool dorm in Denmark that made us wonder: with the burgeoning popularity of micro-studios in... read»

A French Brasserie to Replace DC's American City Diner

A French Brasserie to Replace DC's American City Diner

Nena Perry-Brown | August 13th 2018

Last month, the American City Diner in Chevy Chase DC abruptly closed. Now, we are getting an idea of what will replace it.... read»

Dupont Hotel in Talks to Expand Into Dupont Underground

Dupont Hotel in Talks to Expand Into Dupont Underground

UrbanTurf Staff | February 14th 2014

The Dupont Circle Hotel is in talks to open a bar and a spa in the space beneath it, UrbanTurf has learned. ... read»

The 2,480 Units in the Navy Yard Pipeline

The 2,480 Units in the Navy Yard Pipeline

Nena Perry-Brown | January 31st 2018

UrbanTurf is resuming our updated look at the residential developments on tap for neighborhoods throughout the area.... read»

The DC Neighborhoods At Risk of Flooding As Early As Next Year

The DC Neighborhoods At Risk of Flooding As Early As Next Year

Nena Perry-Brown | October 18th 2019

The recent Comprehensive Plan amendments note the possibility of high flood risk along a tributary of the Anacostia River.... read»

Outsourcing Ikea Trips: TaskRabbit Launches in DC

Outsourcing Ikea Trips: TaskRabbit Launches in DC

UrbanTurf Staff | August 19th 2013

A website that allows people to outsource jobs and errands to willing workers in their city (for a price) launched in DC on Monday. ... read»

Market Watch: 20816, A Seller's Market

Market Watch: 20816, A Seller's Market

Keith Gibbons | August 17th 2011

In Housing Market Watch this week, UrbanTurf looks at the close-in Maryland zip code 20816, which is adjacent to Friendship Heights and Bethesda.... read»

DC Region Has Lowest Violent Crime Rate in the Country

DC Region Has Lowest Violent Crime Rate in the Country

UrbanTurf Staff | November 20th 2014

A new report out from The George Mason University Center for Regional Analysis reveals that the level of violent crime for the greater DC region in 20... read»

The Huge Plans on the Boards for Congress Heights

The Huge Plans on the Boards for Congress Heights

UrbanTurf Staff | July 19th 2023

UrbanTurf checks in on Congress Heights to see the status of the development pipeline for the neighborhood, which largely centers around the redevelop... read»

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