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Office Of Planning

Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Office Of Planning, from most recent to least.

September's Zoning Amendments Omitted a Zone; OP Recommends a Remedy

September's Zoning Amendments Omitted a Zone; OP Recommends a Remedy

Nena Perry-Brown | January 24th 2017

Last September, the Zoning Commission implemented an extensive overhaul of the zoning regulations; however, those new designations neglected to includ... read»

Despite Opposition of Owners, Florida Avenue Market Designated a Historic District

Despite Opposition of Owners, Florida Avenue Market Designated a Historic District

Nena Perry-Brown | November 4th 2016

Despite the show of solidarity that many owners within Florida Avenue Market and other interested parties made in opposition to a speedy landmark stat... read»

Making Space for the Arts in the DC Cultural Plan

Making Space for the Arts in the DC Cultural Plan

Nena Perry-Brown | October 19th 2016

As DC continues the process of creating its first ever Cultural Plan, a lot of discussion is being had around the creation and preservation of space f... read»

The Push to Make Florida Avenue Market a Landmark

The Push to Make Florida Avenue Market a Landmark

Nena Perry-Brown | September 8th 2016

While it may seem sudden, the application to designate the Florida Avenue Market Terminal as a historic landmark is the culmination of years of study ... read»

The Plan to Revitalize Van Ness

The Plan to Revitalize Van Ness

Nena Perry-Brown | April 22nd 2016

The newly-completed Van Ness Commercial District Action Strategy was unveiled Thursday night. Now it's just a matter of implementing it.... read»

Shaw Pop-Up Stalled for Better Design at Board of Zoning Adjustment

Shaw Pop-Up Stalled for Better Design at Board of Zoning Adjustment

Lark Turner | June 23rd 2015

Despite support from the Office of Planning, a pop-up under 35 feet was held back at the Board of Zoning Adjustment on Tuesday because a board member ... read»

Zoning Commission Hardens Rule Restricting Pop-Ups

Zoning Commission Hardens Rule Restricting Pop-Ups

Lark Turner | June 8th 2015

The Zoning Commission made it especially hard to convert houses in R-4 zones into apartments, condos or co-ops.... read»

Where Zoning Commissioners Stand on DC's Proposed Pop-Up Rule

Where Zoning Commissioners Stand on DC's Proposed Pop-Up Rule

Lark Turner | February 10th 2015

UrbanTurf breaks down where the commissioners stand on the much-debated rule. ... read»

Two of DC's Tiny Homes Are Heading For Greener Pastures

Two of DC's Tiny Homes Are Heading For Greener Pastures

Lark Turner | August 22nd 2014

Two of the tiny houses on an alley lot in Stronghold are parting ways with Brian Levy and his Minim House.... read»

Permits Will Keep Printing Until Pop-Up Plan is Finalized

Permits Will Keep Printing Until Pop-Up Plan is Finalized

Lark Turner | August 21st 2014

The Office of Planning's Jennifer Steingasser said that the issuing of permits for new residential projects hadn't been affected by a proposed rule. ... read»

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