Finally approved! 250 affordable apts 1/4 mile from Suitland Metro station! MD Housing Dept joined me in testifying in support. MD housing ombudsman Steven Palmer invoked new law that allows qualified affordable housing projects - like this one - not be blocked by excessive zoning regulations.

7/15: How innovative zoning can make DC a more livable & equitable city @ 6:30 pm. Join us for a discussion with national thought leaders and practitioners as we explore how the DC 2050 Comp Plan can catalyze zoning reform for a more inclusive & walkable DC. Via Zoom RSVP: tinyurl.com/2xetkhm2

Grateful to AG Schwalb for joining the fight to bring new mixed income housing opportunities to Chevy Chase & take advantage of public land to deliver both new public facilities & affordable homes in this high opportunity neighborhood. One barrier down, a few more do go - but we can do it!

DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb@dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social · last mo.

NEW: We defeated a lawsuit seeking to block new housing on upper Connecticut Avenue NW. The lawsuit challenged zoning changes that will allow multifamily housing in the DC neighborhood with the fewest affordable units. We’re fighting for more homes to drive down housing costs for everyone in DC.

This is grim - nice new play/plaza space at Prince George’s County Executive & Council building immediately closed after opening. Even if some officials don’t love it, it’s still a nice space & only bike parking - which is now fenced off. Why? mwcog_nfe20_2017_.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT...

Ready or not: Purple Line service is almost here! Too bad UMD Discovery District is an auto-oriented suburban office park! I hope someday it discovers transit-oriented development and human-scale urban design. But really UMD you know better.

Against all expectations, I found bike parking at the front door of PGC Planning Board building in Riverdale! It’s a first - no bike parking at Curry building in Largo & no bike parking you can find at Largo Planning building. (Nevermind Riverdale’s bad design for rack - much better than nothing!)

Good news: DC Zoning Commission is rolling back several impediments to homes in alley lots - including removing parking requirements!

DC's Alley Lots Are About to Open Up for Housing

The Zoning Commission is expected to take final rulemaking action on June 11.

dc.urbanturf.com

It was such an honor to attend the bill signing for the Maryland Transit & Housing Opportunity Act this morning on behalf of @betterdcregion.bsky.social! 😊 This is a big smart growth win that's going to unlock more land for housing + businesses near transit.

Malcolm X fountains are flowing!

Chevy Chase Forward - we've joined a new coalition to fight for more affordable, mixed income homes w/ a new DC Chevy Chase library & rec ctr. We demand the original proposal for 206 homes: 1/3 deeply affordable, 1/3 workforce (80% AMI), 1/3 market rate. DC Council can do this! tinyurl.com/5n8epumf

Disappointed Wisc. Av. upzoning falls back to "design review" process rather than by-right. We argued to use a form based zoning approach along w/ upzoning to make it by-right. Even Commish Miller admitted design review WILL delay approvals. But more than that, it shrinks & kills larger buildings.

Too ambitious or not enough? At our forum, Ward 3 residents debate the draft DC Future Land Use Map which proposes more housing capacity along transit corridors but leaves most of DC unchanged. Hosted by CSG, W3V & Cleveland Pk Smart Growth

What's the future plan for Ward 3 and DC? Join us 4/27 for a discussion of DC 2050, the District's next Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map at the Tenley Library. RSVP: tinyurl.com/46bp62f8 Sponsored by Coalition for Smarter Growth, Ward3Vision & Cleveland Park Smart Growth.

So glad to get together with lovely housing and smart growth activists from DC & MoCo last night. Great to learn, exchange information, and just enjoy everyone's company.

Great report on benefits of micromobility - reduces driving; safe bike infrastructure still essential.

Report highlights shift to micromobility for daily travel - Cities Today

A new rider report shows micromobility is becoming a core part of everyday urban transport, reducing car use and reshaping how cities plan mobility systems.

cities-today.com

Outstanding to have a candidate make these kinds of commitments. McDuffie has made similar statements, as have others. I am baffled why JLG won’t be more supportive of Chevy Chase Library w/ affordable housing. ggwash.org/view/102946/...

I’m running for DC mayor to build more housing and lower costs

Janeese Lewis George, GGWash’s pick for DC mayor, outlines her plan to build more homes in the District.

ggwash.org

A major affordable housing and arts project in Ward 4 is at a critical moment. After years in limbo, Dance Loft on 14 could move forward, but only if ANC 4E approves modifications TODAY. Learn more: www.smartergrowth.net/district-of-...

PoPville@popville.bsky.social · 5mo ago

“Dance Loft on 14, a unique, affordable housing and arts center project, hangs in the balance” - The latest: www.popville.com/2026/03/danc...

CSG is here for safer streets!

At the 15th St bikeway rally!

Will the 100+ affordable homes & arts project Dance Loft on 14 get built? ANC 4E vote Tuesday 3/24 could decide its fate. If you live in Ward 4, send a message of support. At stake: 133 affordable homes & Ward 4's only performing arts center. tinyurl.com/SaveDanceLoft

Ward 4 residents: weigh in to save Dance Loft 100+ affordable homes & dance center. ANC 4E votes 3/24 but old opponents trying to kill it. Project approved in 2023, then DC financing cratered, now has new funding but needs interior revisions, hence votes @ ANC & Zoning Com. tinyurl.com/Dance-Loft

Press release: Dance Loft on 14, a unique, affordable housing and arts center project, hangs in the balance - Coalition For Smarter Growth

Supporters urge ANC 4E to endorse modifications to advance project at crucial Tuesday vote.

tinyurl.com

DC Zoning Commission advances alley lot reforms saying they want more housing wherever they can get it! Key reform: eliminating parking requirements for all alley lot developments for housing. Important win.

Prince George’s has a new draft countywide plan for streets, trails, bikeways, and transit. What’s the plan for streets and trails near you? Join us virtually on Mon., 3/16, to find out at a briefing on the preliminary master plan for transportation in Prince George’s. tinyurl.com/Go-PGC-zoom

Cheryl Cort@cherylcort.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Do you want a more walk, bike & transit-friendly Prince George's County? Learn about the new Go Prince George's countywide transportation plan! We're holding a zoom discussion 3/16 with planners to understand it. It's in preparation for 3/24 public hearing. Sign up tinyurl.com/Go-PGC-zoom

Cleveland Park/Woodley Park/Conn. Av. rezoning - DC Zoning Commission decides to allow additional public comments on Office of Planning's response to earlier hearing questions - new comment deadline 3/26. ANC 3C opposed this.

U St & 17th NW police station rezoning - opponents filed a motion for reconsideration. DC Zoning Commission turned DOWN this motion. U St Police station rezoning stays on track - just need the economics to work to rebuild the police & fire stations, & add mixed income affordable housing.

Time extension for approval of Dance Loft on 14 affordable housing & nonprofit dance center is approved by DC Zoning Commission! 100+ affordable homes & community arts space will get built with new financing.

Look at all the cases DC Zoning Commission is acting on today - alley lots (might remove parking mandate), Cleveland/Woodley Park Conn Av upzoning, U St Police station upzoning appeal, Dance Loft on 14 affordable housing/arts space approval extension. Tune in at 4 pm! app.dcoz.dc.gov/Home/Calendar

Do you want a more walk, bike & transit-friendly Prince George's County? Learn about the new Go Prince George's countywide transportation plan! We're holding a zoom discussion 3/16 with planners to understand it. It's in preparation for 3/24 public hearing. Sign up tinyurl.com/Go-PGC-zoom

Malcolm X Park is jumping. Tomorrow 1-2” of snow??

Great turnout last night for Prince George's Central Av-Blue/Silver Line Sector Plan. Lots of support for the bold TOD rezonings around 3 Metro stations - Cap Hts, Addison, & Morgan. Some homeowner concerns about lots becoming nonconforming w/ TOD rezoning. PGC should give guidance on this.