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[quote=Anonymous][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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1. I agree that a real build out analysis needs to reflect possible upzonings

2. But  it needs to be politically realistic.  "We will build mid rises in every neighborhood that is currently detached SFHs"  is not politically realistic.

3.  Raising the height act does not necessarily mean skyscrapers.

4.  Each new building that is built AT the current height limit is a lost opportunity. [/quote]

That's her vision. Read the article. She wants every ward to address affordable housing and the solution she suggests is high rises. Logic would infer, high rises for every ward.[/quote]

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