Affordability
Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Affordability, from most recent to least.
The DC-Area's Lowest-Priced Homes Saw the Highest Growth in Value in the Past Year
Nena Perry-Brown | April 1st 2021
A new Zillow study further illustrates the plight of the first-time and/or low-income homebuyers.... read»
Alexandria Planners Recommend Affordability Measures for Arlandria
Nena Perry-Brown | March 31st 2021
Arlandria-Chirilagua, a neighborhood with a considerable amount of naturally-affordable housing, is considering how to bolster its affordability to re... read»
Takoma ANC Forms DC's First Housing Justice Committee
Nena Perry-Brown | December 11th 2020
The committee will hold its first meeting tomorrow.... read»
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»
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The DC Rental Affordability Mismatch
Nena Perry-Brown | April 3rd 2020
The latest DC Policy Center report sheds light on the affordability mismatch on DC's rental market.... read»
Should DC Use Inclusionary Conversions to Meet Affordable Housing Goals?
Nena Perry-Brown | April 1st 2020
A new report by the DC Policy Center suggests new policy tools are the only way to meet targets west of Rock Creek Park.... read»
"Excessive" Regulation Causes 80% Home Price Premium in the DC Area, Per Trump Administration
Nena Perry-Brown | February 28th 2020
A new report states that housing is unaffordable in 11 metro areas — including DC — for one reason.... read»
The D.C. and U.S. Rental Market, by the Numbers
Nena Perry-Brown | February 4th 2020
Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies has released its latest Rental Housing report.... read»
$340,000 or Less: DC's Five Most Affordable Neighborhoods in 2019
Nena Perry-Brown | January 23rd 2020
Last week, UrbanTurf highlighted DC's million-dollar neighborhoods. Today, we highlight the five neighborhoods that were the most affordable for homeb... read»
Underground Bunk Beds? San Francisco Project Takes New Approach to Affordable Housing
Nena Perry-Brown | January 17th 2020
A proposed development in San Francisco's Mission District is taking a unique approach toward easing the city's affordable housing crisis.... read»
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