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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I honestly don't think taller buildings are necessary. What needs to happen is increased density in close-in neighborhoods. My neighborhood is zoned R-20, as are many very desirable parts of DC that are close to public transport and walkable amenities.

What does R-20 stipulate? It requires that homes remain single family; they cannot be subdivided into separately titled units. Similar zoning code types can be found throughout the city. The same issue plagues inner MoCo areas like Bethesda and Chevy Chase, where there is high demand for housing but NIMBY'ist zoning policies prevent the subdivision of lots or building multi-unit apartment-style housing (even if high end).

Before we build skyscrapers, I suggested the Council further explore the expansion and sub-division of existing plats.

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The issue is also Historic District restrictions on pop ups.  If you could pop up and subdivide into condos, you could add density.  There does not really seem to be space in neighborhoods like the Hill to subdivide lots or build multifamily (other than in the commercial zoned areas, where they already seem to be doing it).  Most Hill lots are probably not even big enough or correctly situated to build an ADU.  
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