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Downton Abbey

Where Million-Dollar Homes Are the Norm

Recent data from Trulia reveals that the number of homes worth at least million dollars doubled in the past four years. Some places have a veritable monopoly on ritzy domiciles.

May 26, 2016 - Quartz

Washington D.C. Row Houses

Washington D.C. Downzones to Curb Pop-Ups in Rowhouse Neighborhoods

Owners of rowhouse properties in Washington D.C. will no longer be able to add height and density by building pop-ups. The construction provoked the ire of aesthetically minded critics and, now, the regulatory controls of the District's zoning code.

June 10, 2015 - The Washington Post

Does Limiting Rowhouse Expansions Preserve, or Prevent, Affordable Housing?

The Washington D.C. Zoning Commission is considering a proposal to limit the ability to convert or expand rowhouses. The proposed ordinance has provoked controversy about the effect of the law for the city's supply of housing.

January 22, 2015 - Washington City Paper

Washington D.C. Row Houses

Proliferation of 'Pop-Ups' Irks Washington D.C. Neighborhoods

Washington D.C. is experiencing a "rush" on new construction of renovated townhouses or "pop-ups," which many say do not fit the character of the neighborhoods where they tend to proliferate.

June 23, 2014 - Washington Post

Honda's Smart Homes Save Energy and Make Money

Electric car companies such as Honda are creating smart homes by integrating built-in energy- and money-saving features.

May 2, 2014 - FastCompany Exist

Making Multifamily Truly Urban

The multifamily industry is building more in walkable locations, but developers still need instruction on the manners of placemaking. Here are some hints.

April 15, 2014 - Better! Cities & Towns

EPA Report: Cities Growing, Suburbs Slowing

Urban redevelopment has experienced significant growth over the past five years, while residential permits are on the wane.

April 10, 2010 - Builder Magazine

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