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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
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
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
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
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»
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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
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
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
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
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
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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