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DC’s relative success can be traced to a few decisions made decades ago. In the 1970s, policymakers in Arlington County made a decision to adopt what’s known as ‘transit-oriented development planning’ ahead of the opening of DC’s Metro Orange Line, which runs between Arlington and Prince George County, Maryland (via DC). Arlington policymakers... See more
Emily Hamilton • How DC densified
Really useful exchange here in the YouTube comments under today's interview with @kdaniellepark
The question: "Why don't homebuilders build smaller, more affordable homes" https://t.co/TNIWqgcA1H
Building Small: A Toolkit for Real Estate Entrepreneurs, Civic Leaders, and Great Communities
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Abolishing the off-street parking requirement is one of the three cornerstones of Shoup’s theory, because it would allow the market to determine how much parking is needed. He notes that “removing off-street parking requirements will not eliminate off-street parking, but will instead stimulate an active commercial market for it.”37 This would bring
... See moreJeff Speck • Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time
The social housing secret: how Vienna became the world’s most livable city
Philip Oltermanntheguardian.comSamara - Backyard homes and ADUs
Backyard – Samara
