Housing

DC needs to add 38,000 new homes and apartments a year for the next three decades, an unprecedented pace, including mixed-income and affordable housing, cheap rentals for young transplants, and larger homes for families. As the region grows, we'll document how housing is growing--or not--with it.

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DC's affordable housing might be saved through collaboration

Christina Sturdivant Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Housing advocates came together October 13 to discuss the best ways to ensure that "anybody who wants to live in the District should be able to live in the District."

Special Report: Why D.C. needs more affordable housing--and how we can get there

Rachel Kaufman Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Affordable housing is not a benefit just for the very poor; it's something that can tie a city together. D.C. has some progressive housing policies, but it's clear the need is greater.

Special Report: Why D.C. needs affordable housing--and how we can get there

Rachel Kaufman Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Affordable housing is not a benefit just for the very poor; it's something that can tie a city together. D.C. has some progressive housing policies, but it's clear the need is greater.

A look at DC's housing market for moderate-income buyers

Lisa A. Sturtevant, PhD Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Single-family homes are out of reach for all but the wealthiest, and few affordable condos are big enough for families. Here are some recommendations to improve DC's housing stock.

Save the Date: Who needs affordable housing?

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Our next panel discussion will ask: who needs affordable housing? The answer may surprise you.

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Op-ed: Kennedy Street's time has finally come

Myles Smith Tuesday, July 08, 2014

We want to hear from the people on the ground building the next great neighborhood. Today, Myles Smith, cofounder of the Kennedy Street Development Association, tells Elevation DC about the neighborhood's upward prospects.

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