| JANUARY, 2005 | DEMOGRAPHIC/ECONOMIC TRENDS |
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| 101 | Straight | Garden of Delight--Elm Gardens near Takoma Metro Sta. offer reserved pkg, metro, 2BR,690sqft@$1K/mos |
| 101 | Staff | 9-mos Charles Cnty real estate trends: unit sales up 12% to 2290, median unit price up 20% to $230K |
| 102 | Wilgoren | DC Planner Takes Command of Anacostia Waterfront Project--land-use around stadium high priority.... |
| 102 | Wilgoren(cont) | ....Project takes other senior planners as well--Griffin, King, Brandes, Howard,Price: Ellen McCarthy interim OP |
| 102 | Whoriskey | In Upper NW, CapHill, More Highchairs--richer, whiter births up 36% to 1293 ('02v'94), rest off 33% to 6300- |
| 103 | Coston | Beyond Amtrak--fed funding for trains should match highway/airways approach: mainly infrastrux investment |
| 105 | Ginsberg | Environmental Group Backs MD Connector--opponents say wetlands threatened, 'sprawl' expanded |
| 106 | Craig | MD Home Valuations Rise Sharply--DC, VA expecting double digit jump: tax increases variously capped |
| 106 | Irwin | Area's Economy to Fly, But Not as High--$299B GRP to grow 4% in '05; 83K new jobs: traffic, hsng$ worries |
| 107 | Ginsberg | As Hybrid Cars Multiply, So Do Carpooling Gripes--HOV users see more congestion til exemption expires |
| 108 | Staff | 9-mos PrGeorge's Cnty real estate trends: unit sales up 14% to 7902, median unit price up 15% to $210K |
| 109 | Wilgoren | Curtain Coming Up Again on Columbia Heights--community copes w/big changes as Tivoli theater re-opens |
| 112 | Wiggins | County Restricts Residential Growth--subdivisions limited/banned in rural southeastern Pr. George's for 1 year |
| 115 | Staff | 9-mos Howard Cnty real estate trends: unit sales up 9% to 3399, median unit price up 21% to $306.9K |
| 115 | Shaver | Fortunes Shift for East-West Rail Plan--Purple Line Stalls, Connector Thrives: shameful politics or good sense? |
| 115 | Straight | Fit for King--'Sovereign Square' @ Mt. Vernon Sq. luxury high-rise w/parking: 2BR, 1Ksqft@$2.1K/mos |
| 117 | Irwin | ....'revs/available room up to $86; inauguration brings $44M, 39 big conventions coming v 21 in '04, etc. |
| 117 | Irwin | Hospitality Industry Expects Strong Year--inaugural boosts start but rates, occupancy, visitor trends all up... |
| 119 | Joyce | DC Hotel Workers Ratify 3-Year Pact, End Strike Threat--3500 employees keep health benefits |
| 119 | Shaver | New Study Proposes Connector Alternatives--environmentalists assail MD research on pollution |
| 121 | Hedgpeth | Fannie Mae Quits Southwest Office Deal--Waterside Mall reversal rocks renewal planners at metro stop |
| 122 | Staff | 9-mos Anne Arundel Cnty real estate trends: unit sales up 11% to 7634, median unit price up 23% to $K |
| 122 | Castenada | No Reason to Move--residents loyal to Silver Spring's Claridge House (1-BR 960sqft for $1075 + $35 to park) |
| 123 | Watts/Cox | Keeping the Region Rolling Will Take: responsible VA lawmakers, better $-management at Metro |
| 126 | Staff | Meetings on Future Growth Kick Off--DC Office of Planning holds first of four public meeting re Comp Plan |
| 126 | Milloy | Out from Under the Thumb of White Bias--puzzles over "reverse racism" of blacks relative to whites |
| 129 | Abruzzese | Downtown Delight--Lansburgh residents enjoy urban renewal (1-BR, 829 sqft, up to $2643+$195 to park) |
| 129 | Staff | 9-mos Calvert Cnty real estate trends: unit sales up 3% to 1117, median unit price up 18% to $235K |
| FEBRUARY, 2005 | DEMOGRAPHIC/ECONOMIC TRENDS |
| 119 | Kain(Curr) | Low-Density Zoning--high-end neighborhoods want new low-density zoning category to avoid overbuilding |
| 119 | Shah (Curr) | DC Sets Gold Standard for Global Real Estate--DC picked as top choice for new investment worldwide |
| 119 | O'Donoghue (Curr) | Panel Gives Nod to Tenley Library Redesign--radical design gets only limited praise |
| 120 | Hsu | Historic Capitol Hill Faces Unchartered Future--security needs, barriers, business boom reshape area |
| 126 | Kain(Curr) | Study Authors Investigate Options to Reduce Wisconsin Ave Congestion/Accidents--what about future? |
| 126 | Kain(Curr) | Officials, Residents Can't Agree on Wisconsin Ave upgrade--DDoT 4th option still not in synch with OP plan |
| 201 | Spivack | Rising Price of the American Dream--Montgomery's Sizzling 65% increase in Property Values Leads MD.... |
| 201 | Spivack(Cont) | ....PG = 40%;Anne Arundel 48%; Frederick 56%; Howard 49%; Charles 47%; Calvert 50% in three years |
| 201 | Laris | NVA Home Values Double Since 2000: job market, housing demand cited--massive increase in spending |
| 201 | Weiss | '01-'04 DC Home Value Rise Has Downside in DC--affordability, tax burden are concerns: poorer areas +39%... |
| 201 | Weiss(Cont) | .....rises 130+% in Shaw, Logan/ DuPont Circles, Capitol Hill, Columbia Hts. '03-'04, homes up 18%, condos 23% |
| 202 | Kain(Curr) | Consultants Hear Wisconsin Ave Worries--now adding dubious mid-block crossways, Tenley Circle rework |
| 203 | Woodlee | Is NE Deanwood Area Getting Too Much Religion--many new churches spur traffic complaints, need for curbs |
| 203 | Spivack | At Strathmore, Suburbs Take Another Bow--Montgomery among counties with major performing arts venues |
| 203 | Kovaleski | Frustrated Neighbors Want City to Play Ball--residents hope use of stadium will bring infrastructure repairs |
| 204 | Whoriskey | Major Expansion Set for Tysons Corner--2M sqft office, 600 apts, 120-rm hotel, 19-story bldgs: pegged to Metro |
| 204 | Shaver | Southern Route OK'd by Planning Commission for 18-mile, 6-lane, $2.4B Montgomery-Pr. George's connector |
| 205 | Staff | 9-mos Frederick Cnty real estate trends: unit sales up 9% to 3351, median unit price up 21% to $238.5K |
| 206 | Spivack | Montgomery Celebrates Strathmore--luminaries attend opening night of $100M music center |
| 206 | Kotkin | Rule Suburbia: We Love it There-- US suburban office space grows apace: viz Bethesda around Metro |
| 207 | Irwin | Local Economy Challenge--16 Expert Business Guesses for '05: DC 7.9% jobless, 81K regional job growth |
| 208 | Editor | A Bauble for the Suburbs--2000-seat Strathmore center shows stature growth for suburbs: long may they prosper |
| 209 | Natter(Curr) | Tenley Circle Work Brings Gripes Over Notice--year-long reconstruction comes w/o warning, UWACS decisions |
| 209 | Greenbergltr | Study Should Curtail Proliferation of Automobiles--cap off street, residential parking, more meters, etc. |
| 209 | Kain(Curr) | ANC Offers Approval to "Dunmarlin Homes"--46 homes on 16.2 acres on east slope of Foxhall Road |
| 210 | Staff | DC to Haymarket VA Rail Service Proposed--$123M needed to extend VRE 11 miles out, relieve I-66 |
| 210 | Cauvin | Seeking to Tower Again--developers hope once stylish Wingate Apts can be new model for urban housing |
| 211 | Whoriskey | Dulles Toll Road Users Balk at Rail Levy--25-cent boost for Metro extension to help raise $4B |
| 211 | Staff | Columbia Heights Ground-breaking Today--153-unit new condo/stores to have 30 affordable units at Metro |
| 211 | Shaver | Connector Plan's Bond Financing Criticized--legislative report cites drain on other projects: takes 25% of total |
| 212 | Salmon | New Vision for Freddie Mac Foundation--veteran criminal prosecutor takes reins w/promise of full review |
| 212 | Straight | Air of Elegance--luxury at the Avalon at Gallery Place: high end, high style: 1 BR= 606 sqft, @ $1600/mos |
| 212 | Staff | 9-mos Fairfax Cnty real estate trends: unit sales off 19% to 13430, median unit price up 18% to $405K |
| 213 | Williams | Wal-Mart Looks to Prince George's--Landover Hills, Upper Marlboro sites considered for 1st inside Beltway |
| 214 | Hedgpeth | Commercial Real Estate Report--investors envision vibrancy in Anacostia's bleak corners, signs of change |
| 214 | Weiss | Chiseling Away at Chinatown--traditional businesses pull out as DC community booms: chain restaurants, etc. |
| 215 | Williamson | Frederick Residents' Protests Nix Plan to Expand Historic District--opponents say brand adds time, expense |
| 216 | Natter(Curr) | ANC Pushes for Delay of Tenley Circle Job--communication failed despite Ward-level DDoT planner |
| 216 | Whoriskey | Toll Increase for Rail Encounters Resistance--East-West split arises in VA tech corridor, decision deferred |
| 216 | Ginsberg | New Tolls, Not Taxes, Favored for Area Roads--poll respondents differ on how to assess fees |
| 216 | Mosk | Rosecroft Deal Collapses Under Pr. George's Slots Opposition--bidder forfeits $500K deposit |
| 217 | Sheridan | Hispanics Finding New Homes--pushed by costs, some immigrants leave NW for NE, East of Anacostia |
| 217 | Spivack | Appeals Normal, Despite Higher Assessments--officials say MD homeowners know real estate market did it |
| 217 | Weiss | DC Renters Vent Anger over Housing Crunch--Council told of landlords bypassing rules: 161K rental units |
| 217 | Shear | VATransportation Proposals Falter--Senate panel rejects car-tax relief, bills to raise funds, raise traffic fines |
| 217 | Goo | Bush Administration to Transform Amtrak--DoT Sec says 'focus on trains,not track: avoid bankruptcy' |
| 217 | Leonnig | Hazardous Materials Rerouted in District--CSX denies misleading city, files suit: could double route length |
| 218 | Hsu | Mayor Williams Criticizes Rerouting by CSX--Hazmat security called double standard re Congress, residents |
| 218 | Staff | 1st Bldg in new $424M Capper/Carlsburg Complex Begun--707 public hsng, 150 affordable, 710 market units |
| 218 | Whoriskey | Fees Rising for Dulles Toll Road--50 to 75 cts at gates: Metro plan may force another boost in 2010 |
| 218 | Hedgpeth | Bethesda Shopping Centers Up for Sale--but dearth of details worries Westwood tenants |
| 219 | Staff | 9-mos Prince William Cnty real estate trends: unit sales up 27% to 12939, median unit price up 25% to $300K |
| 219 | Siegal | Good-Natured Place to Live--Fairfax's Post Forest offers woods to walk in, helpful staff: 1 BR=630 sqft @ $1160 |
| 219 | Lewis | Future Growth Likely to Transcend Tabletop Solutions--"Reality Check" too abstract, ignores transportation |
| 220 | Schwartz ltr | We Can't Pave Over Our Mobility Problem--$203B wish list unreal: gotta do much more convincing first! |
| 221 | Hedgpeth | GSA Plans Give MD Brokers Cause for Worry--new campuses for FDA, Census leave big vacancies behind |
| 222 | Snyder | Rosecroft Racetrack Again Left in Dust--ailing Pr. George's track loses 3rd suitor in 2 years over slots ban |
| 223 | Salmon | Area Nonprofits Play Large Economic Role--charitable groups generate billions;employ hundreds of Ks |
| 223 | Staff | Rep. Davis Wants Hazmat Ban Overturned--asks Surface Transportation Bd to declare DC ordnance invalid |
| 225 | Weiss | DC's Assessed Values Up 14.6%--increases highest in poorer areas like Petworth, Columbia Hts |
| 226 | Staff | 9-mos Loudoun Cnty real estate trends: unit sales up 136% to 17,219, median unit price up 22% to $K |
| 226 | Straight | Ballston Surprise--Little Birchwood is hard to find, harder to grab: cozy complex: 1B = 720sqft@$1295+60 prkg |
| 228 | Staff | Justice Department Fights City's Rail Ban--says DC is interfering with federal regulations on hazmat transport |
| 228 | GInsberg | Road Funding Not Enough for NVA, Some Say--$35M of state's $848M 'doesn't put dent in long-term needs' |
| 228 | Barbaro | At Hecht's, Tradition Comes Up Short--regional store chain can't beat high-end or discount contenders |
| 228 | Editor | Taking New London--Supreme Court hears issue of eminent domain for ec dev: don't second guess city! |
| MARCH, 2005 | DEMOGRAPHIC/ECONOMIC TRENDS |
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| 301 | Rein | Fairfax Proposes Drop in Property Tax Rate--officials debate how to counter 23% in residential assessments |
| 302 | Craig | Montgomery Council Votes 6/3 for Connector Road--EPA raises doubts on 18-mile highway |
| 303 | Rein | Two County Leaders Pledge Policies on Affordable Housing--admit 'hermorrhaging affordable places to live' |
| 304 | Laris | Loudoun Housing Limits Reversed--VA court opens door to western growth: 50K new houses may soon be built |
| 305 | Staff | 9-mos Arlington County real estate trends: unit sales up 19% to 2198, median unit price up 21% to $465K |
| 305 | Staff | 9-mos Alexandria real estate trends: unit sales up 82% to 2717, median unit price up 25% to $500K |
| 305 | Siegal | Selborne House, Made for Walking--PG locale welcomes low-inc self-sufficient seniors: 1BR=514sqft,$550max |
| 310 | Cohn | DC Population Shows Some Gains/Losses '00>'04--biggest drops in young and old: counter to US trends |
| 312 | Sternstein | Outside the Bustle--Crystal City's Hampton Apts provide easy access to DC: 1BR=790sqft, $1225 |
| 312 | Staff | 12-mos DC real estate trends: unit sales down 20% to 2903, median unit price up 2% to $316K |
| 313 | Whoriskey | Metrorail Deal Could Double Development Near Tysons--special taxing district could raise $400M of $1.5B tab |
| 319 | Staff | 12-mos Regional condo sales: unit sales off 5% to 18,476, median unit price up 24% to $207.5K |
| 319 | Forgey | Georgetown Riverfront Bldg Mirrors Industrial Evolution--new condo over old powerplant is too 'historical' |
| 320 | Editor | Smoke-Free DC: Round 2--restaurant ass'n killed indoor smoking ban: surely council can do better this time |
| 321 | Hiatt OpEd | Let the Mall Grow--new Nat'l Mall Third Century Initiative suggests expanding Mall: an idea worth pursuing |
| 323 | Haggerty | Median Sales Price Tops $300K over Region--'02: $240K; '03: $279.9K; '04: $329.3K (DC>$316K) |
| 323 | Staff | Agreement Signed for Supermarket in SE--Giant Food to locate at 25-acre Camp Simms: + 75 houses |
| 326 | Staff | 12-mos Montgomery Cnty real estate trends: unit sales up 9% to 16408, median unit price up 19% to $365K |
| 326 | Feldmeier | Favorite Balcony Scene--Hamilton House amenities on NH Ave top the bill: 1BR=680sqft, $1650+$225pkg |
| 328 | Irwin | Developer Bets on Condos in Anacostia--300 line up for modest units to sell for $175K (1BR) to $230K(2BR) |
| APRIL, 2005 | DEMOGRAPHIC/ECONOMIC TRENDS |
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| 324 | Wilgoren | Field of Dreams Blvd--baseball spurs redevelopment plans for SoCapSt corridor: change face of area |
| 329 | Wagner | MD House Agrees to Funding on Stem Cells--approval seen as backing for Maryland's biotech industry |
| 329 | Staff | DC Vacation Costs Second Only to Hawaii--according to AAA, avg 2x2 family would spend $441/day |
| 402 | Hooker | Fit for Man or Beast--Meadows Apts at Russett prove pet-and people-friendly (1BR=796sqft:$1190) |
| 402 | Staff | Trash Plan Aims to Help Potomac--DC and 5 counties sign trash treaty--make river trash-free by 2013 |
| 402 | Staff | 12-mos Charles Cnty real estate trends: unit sales up 11% to 3098, median unit price up 24% to $237K |
| 403 | Vincent ltr | Off Track and On: Rail to Dulles is a Boondoggle--increase in ridership to be tiny compared to elsewhere |
| 403 | Goo | Privacy Advocates Criticize Plan to Embed ID Chips in Passports--could be used to single out victims?? |
| 403 | Dyson ltr | Off Track and On: Helping Metro Helps Everybody--83% of commuters don't use metrorail: gotta do better |
| 404 | Clock | Getting Around the High Cost of Living--RV dwellers find affordable housing in pricey suburbs (in a few sites) |
| 405 | Staff | Park Service Renames Memorial Unit--Nat'l Capital Parks becomes National Mall and Memorial Parks |
| 408 | Staff | Legal Showdown Likely Between CSX Rail Firm, DC--issue over right to deny transit by certain trains |
| 409 | Abruzzese | Mixing Work w/ Pleasure--Ashton Woods residents like outdoors, business cntr (1BR=826sqft@$1149) |
| 409 | Staff | 12-mos Pr. George's real estate trends: unit sales up 33% to 12,823, median unit price up 22% to $222K |
| 410 | Craig | Townhome Prices Rising Out of Reach (over $660K)--Montgomery County report warns middle class |
| 410 | Wilgoren | DC Starts Dealing to Buy Up Skyland Tracts--some owners fight redevelopment by NCRC |
| 410 | Ginsberg | Road Projects Rekindled as Security Needs--long-sought links now pushed as key to mass evacuations |
| 412 | Whoriskey | Property Owners' Burden Rising--area home taxes foot bigger share of gov't costs--40+% for some, DC, 10% |
| 413 | Gowen | Close on Horizon: Plans for Taller Rosslyn--Arlington backing 39 story bldg 484 ft tall (WashMon=555 ft) |
| 415 | Cohn | DC Area Continues Strong Growth--1 in 4 settled in Loudoun: region pop'n up 380K in 4 yrs, DC down 18.5K |
| 416 | Staff | 12-mos Howard Cnty real estate trends: unit sales up 7% to 4518, median unit price up 21% to $311K |
| 416 | Straight | Up & Down Connecticut--Park Connecticut Apts: busy street in front, Rock Creek in back (1BR=675sqft@$1520) |
| 416 | Wagner | MD Stem Cell Bill's Last Gasp--proponents couldn't break through Maryland Senate GOP filibuster |
| 417 | Deane | In Real Estate Fever: More Signs of Sickness--some economists warn of housing bubble: on 'edge of blade' |
| 419 | Leonnig | Judge Won't Block DC Ban on Hazmat Rail Shipments--says DC entitled to protect itself from catastrophe |
| 420 | Cauvin | Court Orders Delay in Hazmat Rail Ban--federal appellate judges want more time to delve into issues |
| 421 | Musgrove | Acela Trains May Return by Summer--service restoration to be gradual as AMTRAK makes repairs |
| 422 | Montgomery | Census Bureau Expects District Will Dwindle--down to 433K by 2030? DC hopes to grow to 712K: who's right? |
| 422 | Whoriskey | Soaring View of Tyson's Centers as a Downtown--new coalition wants even more growth: 250' hts around Metros |
| 423 | Staff | 12-mos Ann Arundel real estate trends: unit sales up 9% to 10453, median unit price up 22% to $253K |
| 423 | Casteneda | Central Attraction--Twin Towers puts walkers within reach, comfort/convenience (1BR=850sqft@$1075+$75pkg) |
| 424 | Barr | Outcry Rises as Levy on Montgomery Property Also Increases--assessments up by 63%, but not services |
| 428 | Leonnig | Judges Doubt DC Right to Ban Hazmat--Appeals Court shares concerns for safety, but may lack authority |
| 429 | Ginsberg | Beltway to Get VA Toll Lanes--two private firms will fund $900M widening to ease congestion |
| 430 | Staff | 12-mos Calvert Cnty real estate trends: unit sales up 2% to 1478, median unit price up 17% to $237.5K |
| 430 | Hooker | Unassuming Charm-- the understated Roberta is a modest Northwest DC find (1BR=750sqft@$900+$65 pkg) |
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| MAY, 2005 |
DEMOGRAPHIC/ECONOMIC TRENDS |
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| 501 |
Richardson ltr |
Building a Community as Well as a City---doesn't believe DC listens to neighborhood residents (!) |
| 503 |
Editor |
Off Track--Amtrak trains cost taxpayers too much: eliminate national, focus on intercity: Congress wrong |
| 504 |
Montgomery |
Gays in DC May Not File Joint Returns--CFO Gandhi's tax ruling could end up in court, based on fed law |
| 504 |
Staff |
New Housing Unveiled at Ft. Belvoir--first of 15 military neighborhoods w/1850 sqft, 3BR homes @$1400/mos |
| 504 |
Hedgpeth |
DC Delays Plans for 10-acre Old Convention Center Site--issue of reserving space for hotel: mayor's choice? |
| 506 |
Pearlstein |
Loudoun's Way to Lure Employers--bedroom community changing: seek tax base 25-30% non resident |
| 506 |
Staff |
DC Might Buy Troubled Sursum Corda for $12M--as HUD moves to foreclose 167 low-income units |
| 507 |
Abruzzese |
Not Overlooking Details--Loudoun's 33-acre Overlook Cascades caters to 360 owners,pets (1BR@740sqft=$995) |
| 507 |
Staff |
12-mos Frederick real estate trends: unit sales up 6% to 4383, median unit price up 21% to $241K |
| 509 |
Hedgpeth |
Market Microcosm--NVA commercial real-estate vacancies down from 26.5 to 19.4 sqft since 1Q03: DC best |
| 510 |
Ginsberg |
DC Area Traffic Creeps Toward Nation's Worst--69 hrs delay/yr nears 72 hrs for San Francisco; 93, hrs LA |
| 510 |
Barker |
Seeing WWII Again for First Time--memorial's beauty moves new visitors 60 years after V-E Day |
| 511 |
Paley |
Region's Fringes Draw "New White Flight"--Calvert Cnty goes white 63%>86%, PG black 15%>65% in 35 yrs |
| 511 |
Wilgoren |
Environmental Refuge Planned for DFC--ultramodern ed center would rise on Anacostia's Kingman Island |
| 512 |
Murray |
Senate Approves More Highway Funds--exceeds Bush cap and House mark-up by $11B at $295B |
| 512 |
Musgrove |
Acela Brake Flaws Posed Big Risk--Amtrak chief inspector says cracks could have caused major accident |
| 512 |
Fernandez |
Capital City Caught Up in Mad Dash for Safety--as tiny aircraft violates space, capital police go all out |
| 513 |
Musgrove |
Amtrak Faces Serious Cash Crunch, Senators Told--wants $1.86B subsidy for '06, most for maintenance |
| 513 |
Tyson |
Fewer Major Bases Expected to Close--DoD would cut base capacity <10%, but save $49B in 20 yrs |
| 514 |
Hsu |
Pentagon Plans to Close 180 Sites, Shift Area Jobs to Outer Suburbs: MD, VA gain, DC loses Walter Reed |
| 514 |
Staff |
Base Realignments and Closures--DoD to relocate thousands of military/civilian jobs in area (DC:-6500) |
| 514 |
Davenport |
Winners and Losers--Thousands of new jobs for MD, VA--Naval Med Center, Ft. Belvoir would grow |
| 514 |
Levine |
Community Fears Loss of DC Institution--Walter Reed opened in 1909, admits 14K patients yearly |
| 514 |
Staff |
12-mos Fairfax Cnty real estate trends: unit sales down 21% to 17,894, median unit price up 19% to $415K |
| 514 |
Tyson |
Military is Consolidating Into Large Installations--reshuffling of forces would create big multi-service bases |
| 514 |
Allen |
Legislators Scramble to Reassure Constituents--BRAC process in early stage, legislators stress |
| 515 |
Whoriskey |
Tysons Transformation Will Be Daunting Task--mall's location, size (doubling buildings) thorny factors |
| 516 |
Staff |
By the Numbers--Unemployment in DC Up to 8.2%: Ward 5=10.6%; Wd 6= 9.4% Wd 7=9.5%, Wd 8=15.4%; |
| 516 |
Duggan |
Years Later, WWI Fallen Etched in Memory--heros recalled at 70th annual tribute to DC war dead |
| 516 |
Hedgpeth |
Military Moves: Leases in Line of Fire--proposed shift in Defense workers to alter office market |
| 517 |
Editor |
Renewal or Removal--mayor's "new communities" plan to target DC's worst 9 areas: don't destroy to save |
| 517 |
Tyson |
Pentagon Questioned on Base Closings--panel probes recruitment impact: won't rubber stamp Pentagon |
| 518 |
Solomon (Curr) |
Fate of Walter Reed Draws Mixed Reactions--some doors close, others open with greater opportunity |
| 519 |
Hsu |
Pentagon Aims to Disperse Facilities--Rumsfeld's strategy for capital region embedded in report |
| 519 |
Wilgoren |
Closing Walter Reed Seen as Loss of Notable Neighbor--century-old installation on 113 acres would be missed |
| 519 |
Davidson |
5-Story Parole Building Plan for Benning Road Stirs Outcry--Ward 7 neighbors fear scaring off developers |
| 520 |
Dvorak |
Tourism Rising in DC--so are Hotel Prices--DC daily rate ($166) 2nd to New York--occupancy near 73% |
| 520 |
Hsu |
2010 Closing Projected for Walter Reed--commission members question moving 1000's to Belvoir |
| 520 |
Straight |
Lofty Living--new "Loft 590" in Arlington gets premium rents (1BR@700+sqft=$1680+$90park1, $120park2nd) |
| 520 |
Editor |
Absorbing the Pentagon's Shock--painful price ($49B over 20 yrs) but deserves support, resist parochialism |
| 521 |
Staff |
12-mos Pr. William Cnty real estate trends: unit sales up 25% to 15,997, median unit price up 26% to $303K |
| 521 |
Staff |
Walter Reed Property Requested for City--Fenty asked property from Army: BRAC channels established |
| 523 |
Hedgpeth |
No Scarcity of Suitors for Walter Reed Site--complex is coveted for its location, size by planners, developers |
| 524 |
Salmon |
US Aid Urged for Belvoir Plan--Fairfax cites transportation needs of proposed 18,000 job expansion |
| 524 |
Williams |
Outgrowing DC--black-owned companies often find advantageous sites in the suburbs, desert city |
| 524 |
Staff |
DC Wants Hearing on Base Closings--mayor wants hearing here on Walter Reed, Bolling/Navy District cuts |
| 525 |
Barbaro |
DC Bill Clouds Sales Pitch to Big Box Stores--would limit 15% of uses over 80K sqft to non-taxed items (?) |
| 525 |
Staff |
Norton Bill Seeks Land Along Anacostia--wants 'Reservation 13' and 'Poplar Pt' ownership transferred |
| 527 |
Lengel |
District Residents Decry Plan to Close Walker Reed--serious impact on Georgia Ave, jobs |
| 528 |
Staff |
12-mos Loudoun Cnty real estate trends: unit sales up 18% to 11,935, median unit price up 22% to $420K |
| 528 |
Editor |
DC and Jobs--disconnect between jobs and unemployment--skilled jobs available, not for unskilled |
| 530 |
Hedgpeth |
Pr. George's Pursues Federal Agencies--officials urge large scale developments around Metro stations |
| 530 |
Moreno |
Pr. William Shifts Strategy for Struggling Office Park--over 33% of 1500 acres still vacant (post-dot-com drop) |
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| JUNE, 2005 |
DEMOGRAPHIC/ECONOMIC TRENDS |
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| 601 |
Pierre |
Crash Course in Deal-Making--one group of DC tenants chooses to look beyond quick sale, fix apt house |
| 601 |
Solomon (curr) |
Walter Reed Hears Opposition to Recommendation for Facility's Closing--needs major upgrade |
| 604 |
Editor |
DC and Jobs (cont)--DC residents fill only 1/3rd of 672,400 jobs--Mayor's 'Way to Work' bill won't work w/o skills |
| 604 |
Siegal |
Mid-Rise Overlook--settling in with new landlord at Tyson's Corner 'Post Tysons':(1BR@624sqft=$1280) |
| 604 |
Staff |
12-mos Alexandria real estate trends: unit sales even at 1918, median unit price up 23% to $499.5K |
| 604 |
Staff |
12-mos Arlington real estate trends: unit sales up 11% to 2824, median unit price up 18% to $465K |
| 609 |
Cohn |
Hispanic Growth Surge Fueled by Births in US--half now under 27, 6M Hispanics = 49% total US growth '00-'04 |
| 609 |
Hsu |
COG to Study Impact of Pentagon's Base Plan: DC, Arlington, Alexandria would lose jobs under BRAC plan |
| 610 |
Editor |
Planning a DC Jobs Policy--'Way to Work' must include HS vocational training: why isn't DC top staff 51% local? |
| 611 |
Staff |
12-mos DC real estate trends: unit sales down 21% to 2903, median unit price up 12% to $316K |
| 611 |
Hsu |
Norton Asks Leaders to Hold Off Carving Up Walter Reed Property--decries 6000K job loss (?) |
| 611 |
Abruzzese |
Chatham Commons in Sterling--offers open space, roomy apartments (2BR@872sqft=$955) w/free pkg |
| 611 |
Wilgoren |
125 Acres to be Offered in NW--Armed Forces Home to lease, sell to developers for residential/commercial |
| 611 |
Chediak |
Worker Shortage to Hit Region, Study Shows--inadequate blue and white collar skills in local market |
| 612 |
Ginsberg |
Determined to Rise to Challenge--daily on Wilson Bridge, workers juggle details, decisions: big article |
| 612 |
Crane/Greenltr |
Vehicle to Fill Transportation Gap--would be sensible public policy to make car-sharing more productive |
| 612 |
Ruane |
Clear and Present Danger--describes progress in building big new Wilson Bridge: excellent pictures |
| 618 |
Staff |
12-mos condo real estate trends: unit sales off 5% to 18,476, median unit price up 24% to $207.5K |
| 618 |
Wiggins |
Building Limits May Be Relaxed--Pr. George's law re adequate fire/police now blocking all projects |
| 619 |
Dvorak |
Gliding Roughshod Over Convention--policymakers wonder how to regulate segway riders/tourist rentals |
| 622 |
Birnbaum |
Road to Riches is Called K Street--lobbying firms hire more, pay more to influence federal government |
| 623 |
Ryan |
Rising $19M Anacostia Project Seen As Catalyst--63K sqft retail/office at MLK/Good Hope, remove blight |
| 624 |
Lane |
Supreme Court Justices Affirm Property Seizures--5/4 ruling backs forced sales for private development |
| 624 |
Nakamura |
Supreme Court Ruling Pleases DC officials--SE properties sought for stadium and new Skyland mall |
| 625 |
Straight |
Built for Independent Seniors--Hunter's Park in Arlington affordable/convenient (1BR@525sqft=$750up) |
| 625 |
Staff |
3-mos Montgomery Cnty real estate trends: unit sales down 23% to 2145, median unit price up 18% to $323K |
| 625 |
Craig |
65 Affordable Housing Units Slated for Bethesda--"lot 31" to include 150 condos, apts, retail, parking |
| 626 |
Haynes |
Public Voices Concerns over Draft DC Plans to Ease NY Ave Traffic--free over looks, lost business |
| 626 |
Mitchell ltr |
Historic Old Naval Hospital, Condition Critical--buiilt in 1860's in terrible shape: renovate for community use? |
| 627 |
Athavaley |
$200M Needs to Fix Federal Transportation Building--5500 employees to move out in '07 to Navy Yard |
| 627 |
Rein |
Commuter Behavior Key to MetroWest--Farfax may downsize new extensions if commuters won't use trains |
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|
| JULY, 2005 |
DEMOGRAPHIC/ECONOMIC TRENDS |
|
| 702 |
Radcliffe ltr |
The Truth about VRE--railroad need to step up and take responsibility for more than collecting fares |
| 702 |
Whoriskey |
No Pushovers at Tysons Meeting--with encouragement from Fairfax, cvic group questions developers |
| 703 |
Ruffin ltr |
A Boom that Could Bust Some Home Owners--homes costing $99K now assessed at $224K: how keep up? |
| 706 |
Wiener (curr) |
National Cathedral, Sidwell School About to Build Underground Garages--will tie up Wisconsin Ave traffic |
| 707 |
Staff |
Howard County Council Backs Housing Slowdown--3/2 vote rejected annual request for planning |
| 709 |
Arbruzzese |
In Step with Service--Keswick Park Community cultivates real caring 9n Anne Arundel (1BR@700sqft=$1200) |
| 709 |
Davenport |
MD Eager to Embrace Jobs under Base-Realignment Plan--Sen Mikulski urges panel to keep agency |
| 709 |
Lewis OpEd |
In Eminent Domain Case, Court Gave Currency to Argument about Obsolete Properties--outdated uses |
| 709 |
Staff |
3-mos Pr. George's real estate trends: unit sales off 22% to 2353, median unit price up 29% to $253K |
| 710 |
Schwartzman |
Boom Creeps into Ivy City--real estate investors bet on blighted NE neighborhood: may be rebuilt |
| 710 |
Spivack |
Rising Tempest Confronts Howard County Growth--developers meet resistance: shows new surge in activism |
| 711 |
Neibauer |
Hey, VA, Hands Off our Jobs--Cnclmbr Catania says DC should prepare for BRAC impact from MD,VA |
| 711 |
McCarthy |
Defense Firms Consider Move--jobs may follow Pentagon changes: contractors scouting space elsewhere |
| 712 |
Wilgoren |
DC Court Is Urged to Force Property Sale--NCRC wants to replace run-down strip of shops at Skyland |
| 712 |
DeFord |
Howard County Proposal Would Preserve Rural Land--reduce building to 1 per 10 acres, v 4.25 acres now |
| 712 |
Ginsberg |
MD Approves Intercounty Connector Route--federal, state hurdles remain for $2.4B highway: long story |
| 713 |
Editor |
One Step Closer--55 years since NCPC suggested "Outer Beltway", intercounty connector show signs of life |
| 713 |
Trejos |
Montgomery County Postpones Vote on Height Limits--new proposal would restrict houses in Southern County |
| 714 |
Davenport |
Analysis Finds Base Plan Could Add Traffic--upticks in pollution, housing demand expected w/relocation |
| 714 |
Hedgpeth |
Marriott, Billionaire RL Johnson to Build Hotel--plan would use site next to Convention Center mayor prefers |
| 715 |
Pearlstein |
Big Projects' First Resort for Financing: Ask Mayor Williams--stadium, medical center,get taxpayer subsidies |
| 715 |
Hedgpeth |
Mayor Gains Another Ally for Hotel Site--Convention Center Authority votes 8:1 to OK city's 1220-room hotel |
| 715 |
Staff |
Metro Station Near New Stadium to be Expanded--$500K plan expands western entrance for 15K/hr |
| 715 |
Weiss |
Parking Solutions Examined in DC--among options, higher meter, residential fees, etc. (little on off-street) |
| 716 |
Nakamura |
3 Landowners File Suit over Stadium Site--home owner, ($696K); 67Ksqft bus lot; 3200sqft empty land ($298K) |
| 716 |
Fleishman |
Future of Foxhall Road--16.2-acre Phillips estate to get 45 luxury $2-4M 4-5K sqft homes: local activists fret |
| 716 |
Gebhardt |
Affordable Abundance at Woodbridge County Center Crossing w/amenities (2BR@950sqft=$1000, park free) |
| 716 |
Staff |
3-mos Howard Cnty real estate trends: unit sales off 25% to 621, median unit price up 22% to $336K |
| 716 |
Editor |
Land Swap--DC gets 200 waterfront acres in swap for St E bldgs/land to Feds: good deal for ec-healthy city |
| 716 |
Hsu |
Pres. Bush Wants Land Transferred to City--DC use of 200-acre waterfront land could up tax revenues by $Ms! |
| 717 |
Montgomery |
Residents Partner with Developer to Save City Co-op from foreclosure--Sursum Corda and KSI Services |
| 717 |
Ginsberg |
Big Plans with Growing Price Tags--connector, Dulles rail remain top priorities despite cost questions |
| 717 |
DePuy ltr |
This Ban Won't Pass Muster--Cnclmbr Catania's bill to ban big box stores illegal--up to Zoning Commission |
| 718 |
Hedgpeth |
Congress May Shrink Proposed Building near Capitol--130' height variance for office bldg cut back to 110' |
| 718 |
Silverman |
Assessing Ft. Belvoir's BRAC Problems/Prospects--traffic #1 concern: add 18K to current 22K workers |
| 719 |
Staff |
GOP Hopes to Restrict Eminent Domain--attempts to undo Supreme Court decision re taking for private use |
| 720 |
Silverman |
Forum On Anti-Terror Building Rules--leaders say new fed limits 82-148' setback (v 220# bomb) unrealistic |
| 720 |
Boorstein |
VA's Oceana NAS Put on BRAC Review List--officials decry second facility cut at Hampton Roads |
| 720 |
Hsu |
Fed Bill to Transfer Land to DC Requires Space for new SEED School--on 15 acre parcel north of RFK |
| 721 |
Laris |
Loudoun Cnty Supervisors Vote for Growth Curbs--was 3rd fastest growing county in US '00-'04: 24.8K homes |
| 721 |
Marimow |
Pr. George's Crime, Prices Send Residents to Charles Cnty--account for 81% of 3-yr net migration |
| 721 |
Editor |
Fixing Montgomery's Mess--good to hold off while determining how to fix permit violations in Clarksburg, etc. |
| 721 |
Rosenwald |
New Development at Chevy Chase Won't Lack for Luxury--high-end stores form "collection" ($150/sqft rent) |
| 721 |
Kunkle |
Mapping Out a City's Future--Frederick, MD considers zoning changes, residents voice concerns |
| 723 |
Staff |
3-mos Anne Arundel real estate trends: unit sales off 37% to 1326, median unit price up 24% to $279.9K |
| 723 |
Straight |
Convenience in DC--Connecticut Heights Apts share pool w/Ellicott House (1BR@500sqft=$1280+150pk) |
| 724 |
Dyson OpEd |
National Harbor: Think Small to Make it Special--don't foul up MD's biggest ($2B) ever private investment |
| 725 |
Hedgpeth |
Yale Laundry to Become Condos--to restore historic bldg for $30M, offer 300 condos, NYAve at 4-5th St NW |
| 725 |
Downey |
DC Area Housing Market Cools Off--inventory up 50%, some homes taking few days longer to sell (minor?) |
| 725 |
Raspberry OpEd |
Why Our Black Families Are Failing--unprecedented crisis: absence of fathers predisposes kids to fail, jail |
| 725 |
Wiggins |
National Harbor Housing Plan Stalls--push to increase minority ownership disputed as reason |
| 727 |
Wiggins |
Pr. George's Eases Curbs on Home Building--law would let developers pay to improve key services |
| 727 |
Craig |
Montgomery Council Backs End to Building Freeze--add staff, rules re planning, permit approval |
| 728 |
Rein |
In the Center of it All--Tysons residents say they like living amid offices, stores, and cars (7800 condos now) |
| 729 |
Ginsberg |
US Aid for Transit Advances--region stands to receive millions for transit projects: AAA 'underwhelmed'! |
| 729 |
Abrams |
Congress Near Approval of 6-Yr $286B Highway Bill--pork and loopholes aplenty |
| 730 |
Staff |
3-mos Calvert Cnty real estate trends: unit sales off 40% to 159, median unit price up 39% to $278K |
| 730 |
Arbruzzese |
Loundoun Cnty's Cascade Crossings in Sterling Offers Tech-friendly Affordability (2Br@877sqft=$750+freepkg) |
| 731 |
Staff |
Columbia Heights Development Starts--229-condos over Metro station to include 68 affordable units |
| |
|
| AUGUST, 2005 |
DEMOGRAPHIC/ECONOMIC TRENDS |
|
| 721 |
Hsu |
Envisioning SoHo at the Southeast Waterfront--government partners with developer on $1B project |
| 801 |
Raspberry OpEd |
Poverty and the Father Factor--fatherless families are largest poverty sources: blacks gotta shape up |
| 801 |
Hedgpeth |
Connecting with Future as Highway Takes Shape--developers, owners look ahead to business potentials |
| 802 |
Whoriskey |
VA Rail Plan Exempted from Stricter Cost Gauge for Fed Help-Fed Bill helps Tysons Metrorail Project |
| 802 |
Staff |
DC Leads % Highway Death Toll Drop--67 in '03> 43 in '04: MD: 650>643; VA:943>925: automated enforcement? |
| 803 |
Simon (Curr) |
Traffic Study Has Many Errors, Omissions--planners and DDoT use bad data to lowball Wisconsin Ave build-up |
| 804 |
Wilgoren |
Mayor Proposes Moving Metro Offices to Anacostia Empty Lot--sell downtown bldg for ec development |
| 806 |
Staff |
3-mos Frederick Cnty real estate trends: unit sales off 39% to 511, median unit price up 21% to $260K |
| 806 |
Feldmeier |
Window Watchers' World-The Consulate at VanNess/ConnAve offers view (1BR@720sqft=$1295+$175pkg) |
| 807 |
Hsu |
The Monumental Core--Taking Expansive View of Mall---group wants to extend for museums, vibrancy |
| 808 |
Hedgpeth |
Moving Metro Office Could Spur Growth--win/win with more ec development downtown and in Anacostia |
| 808 |
Editor |
Cost of Dulles Rail--23 mile metro spur could cost up to $5B: is it a vanity project? better look carefully |
| 809 |
Schwartzman |
Summer Nights at Washington Harbor: Dropping Anchors, Raising Glasses--elbowing for status spots |
| 810 |
Westfall (Curr) |
GWU Aims to Show Campus Plan Compliance--trying for better communications with Foggy Bottom/West End |
| 811 |
Cohn |
Census Finds More Non-H Whites in DC, Near VA Suburbs--DC: 28.2>30.3% in 4 years, Alex/Arl up 2-3% too |
| 811 |
McCrummen |
Chevy Chase Downsizes, for Now, with Moratorium--conflict over "megamansions" on hold for 6 months |
| 811 |
Whoriskey |
Cost of Tysons Rail Plan Trimmed 25%--$2.4>$1.8B by shortening tunnel through Tysons: opponents balk |
| 811 |
Montgomery |
Travelers Answer DC's Call--visits to capital, spending surge: 4th highest US destination: Conv Cntr helps |
| 812 |
Pearlstein |
Square 54, a New Site for Ongoing Feud--old Georgetown Hospital site will be source of new density fight |
| 813 |
Staff |
3-mos Montgomery Cnty real estate trends: unit sales down 37% to 2145, median unit price up 18% to $381K |
| 813 |
Hooker |
Versatile in Laurel, MD: location, big units appeal to all ages at Westgate (1BR@849sqft=$1065+free pkg) |
| 815 |
Somashekhar |
Black History Becoming a Star Tourist Attraction--US Blacks spent $30.5B on travel in '02: like history,culture |
| 815 |
Montgomery |
NY Ave Residents Decry Plan to Replace NW Park--planners want 98 new townhouses to help fix Sursum Corda |
| 820 |
Staff |
Rep. Norton Assails Plan to Shut Walter Reed--says would weaken DC's homeland security in emergency |
| 820 |
Siegal |
Commonwealth Crossing complex at Del Ray, VA, big on basics (1BR@700sqft=$915+free prkg) |
| 822 |
Editor |
Focusing on Metro--Davis bill to provide $1.5B for metro over 10 yrs: regional cooperation now essential |
| 823 |
Hedgpeth |
DC Has Deal for Convention Hotel Site--needs half acre from plumbing union, plus land swap for Gould |
| 824 |
Hsu |
Senator Warner: Defense Closures 'Rigged': DC area of jobs long targeted, senator asserts |
| 824 |
Hernandez |
Annapolis, Cecil Cnty Vie for State Horse Riding Park: needs 800n acres for 800-1200 stalls, arena, etc. |
| 825 |
Graham |
New England, VA (naval) Bases Survive Cut--panel to vote today on Walter Reed |
| 826 |
Labbe |
News of Walter Reed Closing Hits Hard--staff, area residents have little info re fate of jobs, neighborhood |
| 826 |
Weiss |
Panel Votes to Close Walter Reed Hospital--and move 20K NVA defense workers away |
| 826 |
Schulte |
Exodus Would Usher In New Era for Arlington--Good list of moves to Andrews, Belvoir, Meade, Quantico |
| 826 |
McCarthy |
Army Base Closings and Relocations Could Attract 10K Contractors to Maryland's Aberdeen and Ft. Meade |
| 826 |
Pearlstein OpEd |
Base Closings Are an Open Door-could unlock opportunities for far greater jobs, incomes, profits, revenues |
| 827 |
McCrummen |
After Defense Decision, a Realigned Landscape--Crystal City: ghost town? DC ponders Walter Reed re-do |
| 827 |
Graham |
SD, NM Air Force Bases Get Reprieve--mainly due to impact on local (remote?) communities |
| 827 |
Straight |
Longtime Brandywine Apts on Connecticut Avenue Get Renovation: (1BR@800sqft=$1350 + Prkg) |
| 827 |
Staff |
3-mos Pr. William Cnty real estate trends: unit sales up 15% to 3407, median unit price up 36% to $373.9K |
| 829 |
Weiss |
Pentagon Bruises Area's Team Approach--alliance on regional issues shaky after turf fights to keep jobs |
| 829 |
Hedgpeth |
Base Shuffle Might Benefit Region--economists, developers say eventual impact, if noticed, will be positive |
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|
| SEPTEMBER, 2005 |
DEMOGRAPHIC/ECONOMIC TRENDS |
|
| 714 |
Staff? |
Skyland Shopping Center Plans May Include Housing--though residents 'starving for retail' says ANC boss |
| 831 |
Solomon (Curr) |
Board Upholds Pentagon Call to Close Walter Reed Hospital--DC officials express regret, want land control |
| 831 |
Weisman |
Poverty Rate Continues to Climb--'04 Census shows labor market still struggling: blacks 24.7%, white 8.6% |
| 831 |
Staff |
Maryland State's Poverty Rate Rose Again in '04--8.8% in poverty across state; 23.9% in Baltimore |
| 901 |
Staff |
Southern Route Backed for Maryland Connector--approved 18-mile, $2.4B 'intercounty connector' |
| 901 |
Donovan |
Ward 4 Officials Discuss Walter Reed Site Future--some agree to mixed commercial/residential uses |
| 906 |
Editor |
The Lagging Poor---current economic recovery leaving too many Americans behind: median income down |
| 910 |
Henderson |
DC Renews Taxi Surcharge at $1.50 for Four Months--gas prices for regular up 72% in one year |
| 912 |
Irwin |
Consultants OK DC Convention Hotel Plan--2 acres OK for 1220 rooms, 100K sqft ballroom 600, prkg spaces |
| 913 |
Montgomery |
DC Affordable Housing Units Plunge 12K--city urged to offset soaring rents (up 9%), home prices (up 32%) |
| 914 |
Pearlstein |
Boats Rose in New Orleans, but Not for Poor--book "Unequal Chances" relates income to parents' education |
| 914 |
Schwartzman |
In DC Area, Even Subsistence Proves Pricey--income to cover basics has skyrocketed 26% in 5 yrs.... |
| 914 |
Schwartzman |
....1 adult+1 infant+1 preschooler takes $50.6K in PG Cnty, $53.6K in DC, $64.1 in Arlington, $67.8 in Fairfax |
| 916 |
Riechman |
Bush Endorses Plan to Close 22 Bases--decision final unless Congress Acts: to save $4.2B, not $5.4B |
| 917 |
Staff |
3-mos DC real estate trends: unit sales up 14% to 1090, median unit price up 27% to $375K |
| 917 |
Straight |
Spruced-up Columbia Hts Fairmont reflects Neighborhood Revitalization (1BR@400sqft=$737--limited prkg) |
| 919 |
Woodlee |
Housing Plan Drives 6-yr Wedge in Takoma Area--95 townhouses would cut parking 50% at Metro Station |
| 921 |
ElBoghdady |
New Owner To Close Hecht's Headquarters--1033 to lose jobs, can apply for positions elsewhere |
| 922 |
Montgomery |
At Sursum Gorda, Power of Profit--DC complex's poor residents strike deal to share gain: didn't get enough? |
| 924 |
Abruzzese |
By the Bay in Annapolis, Watergate Village brings Chesapeake Close to home (1BR@630sqft=$1100 prkg) |
| 924 |
Staff |
3-mos Metro area condo real estate trends: unit sales up 1% to 4143, median unit price up 41% to $255K |
| 924 |
Staff |
3-mos DC condo real estate trends: unit sales up 29% to 529, median unit price up 22% to $354K |
| 926 |
Hedgpeth |
Woodward Building Pushes out Eclectic Tenants--for major renovations at 15th and H St, downtown |
| 928 |
Samuelson |
Capitalism vs. Democracy--one thrives on change, new things; other resists change with status quo constituents |
| 928 |
Leonnig |
Top DC Developer Accused of Bribery--indictment says deals with city official cost taxpayers millions |
| 928 |
Wilgoren |
'He Has Made Things Happen'--indicted developer a catalyst in downtown rejuvenation--near 8.5M sqft |
| 929 |
Hedgpeth |
Watergate Building to be Sold--Los Angeles firm to buy site of notorious break-in for $90M: use unknown yet |
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|
| OCTOBER, 2005 |
DEMOGRAPHIC/ECONOMIC TRENDS |
|
| 921 |
Solomom |
Historic Districts Don't Harm Property Values--no current data, but older studies indicate no harm? |
| 921 |
Wiener(Curr) |
Georgetown Waterfront Overlooks Obtain Design Review--US Fine Arts Commission OK's simplification |
| 1001 |
Straight |
Pets Very Welcome at Rose Hill in Fairfax w/dog run, wide lawns (1BR@700sqft=$1000:1freepkng) |
| 1001 |
Hedgpeth |
Office Building in Watergate Burglary Sold--firm pays $86.5M, sees modest upgrades: hotel already sold |
| 1001 |
Staff |
6-mos Montgomery Cnty real estate trends: unit sales down 19% to 6209, median unit price up 19% to $410K |
| 1002 |
McCrummen |
Chevy Chase's Conflict of Size and Sensibilities--'mansionization' pits old vs new with giant houses |
| 1005 |
Milloy OpEd |
Bennett Draws Attention Where It Is Needed--blacks do in fact have problems: up to them to fix them |
| 1006 |
Ginsburg |
Slowdown in the Fast Lanes--local traffic clogs MD and VA interstates far from DC viz I-70 and I-95 |
| 1006 |
Downey |
Supply Hits High in Condo Craze--47,000 units are in the works, demand up, at $530/sqft(DC); >$350(subs) |
| 1007 |
Hedgpeth |
Anacostia Waterfront Development in Limbo as Official Plans to Resign--'driving force' hard to replace |
| 1008 |
Staff |
6-mos Pr. George's Cnty real estate trends: unit sales level at 6200, median unit price up 33% to $265K |
| 1008 |
Abruzzese |
Little Packages of Elegance in renovated Windermere-Harrowgate (1BR@680sqft+$1625, no pkng) |
| 1008 |
Downey |
Going Mondo Condo--projects flood area (VA=5800; MD 2300; DC=2000) new units:could dent hsg prices |
| 1010 |
Hedgpeth |
Altman's Departure Has Developers Sighing--claims quasi-gov't agency setup and running w/o leader |
| 1010 |
Wiggins |
National Harbor's Housing Boom--County OK's 2500 condos/town houses around $500K in area |
| 1011 |
Trejos |
Affordable Housing Shortage is Targeted--Montgomery Cnty Initiative aimed at middle class Cnty workers |
| 1011 |
Hernandez |
Annapolis Bid Wins Horse Park--MD hopes equestrian center at old Navy dairy farm bolsters weak industry |
| 1012 |
Montgomery |
Another Offer of Millions for Poor DC Residents--Sursum Corda Land Deal could double offer to $100K each |
| 1013 |
Spivak |
Montgomery Cnty Panel Lowers Home Heights--new homes in old neighborhoods limited to about 32 ft |
| 1013 |
Cauvin |
City May Gain Power to Act Against Nuisance Properties--Council may increase DC Atty Genl's powers |
| 1014 |
Alexander |
Amtrak to Spin Off Corridor--board votes to set up separate subsidiary for high-cost Northeast Corridor |
| 1014 |
Pressler |
Developer Keeps Theme of Chevy Chase Retail--first on Wisconsin Ave, now on outer Connecticut Ave |
| 1015 |
Staff |
6-mos Howard Cnty real estate trends: unit sales off 12% to 1888, median unit price up 22% to $357K |
| 1015 |
Fleishman |
Wardman's World--developer's row houses defined DC in early 20thC, still prized today (pointy roofs) |
| 1015 |
Abruzzese |
Staying Lively at Victory Tower, high-rise for seniors in Takoma Park (1BR@450sqft=$824, pkg@$25/mos) |
| 1016 |
Montgomery |
Sursum Corda's Troubling Choice--faced with 2 intricate offers, residents must calculate life after buyout |
| 1022 |
Straight |
Rooted in History, Peachtree Complex in McLean offers proximity (1BR@600sqft=$1100, free pkg) |
| 1022 |
Staff |
6-mos Anne Arundel Cnty real estate trends: unit sales off 20% to 4282, median unit price up 25% to $297K |
| 1022 |
Hedgpeth |
Firms Bid on Land by Stadium--DC gets 9 offers on southeast sites to become 'master developer' |
| 1023 |
Connolly ltr |
Pieces of Transportation Puzzle:Give Metro Stable Source of (regional) Funding |
| 1023 |
Cox ltr |
Pieces of Transportation Puzzle: Move from Roads to Railroads---get trucks off major highways |
| 1023 |
Nicholson |
It's a Change, Not a Conspiracy--the city is gentrifying, live with it: this isn't "negro removal" |
| 1024 |
Hedgpeth |
Helping Broker Two Bids for his Home--Sursum Gorda residents get second offer to buy out project houses |
| 1026 |
Staff |
DC Cracks National Top 5 for Tourism--is now 4th in standing behind New York, Orlando, and Las Vegas |
| 1027 |
Spivack |
Bethesda Homes' Progress Halted--planning officials find violations: luxury homes too close to road |
| 1029 |
Staff |
6-mos Charles Cnty real estate trends: unit sales off 10% to 1266, median unit price up 23% to $275K |
| 1029 |
Siegal |
Classic Charmer--Alexandria apartments blend past and modern life (1BR@660sqft=$923, limited pkg) |
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|
| NOVEMBER, 2005 |
DEMOGRAPHIC/ECONOMIC TRENDS |
|
| 1105 |
Staff |
6x-mos Calvert Cnty real estate trends: unit sales off 11% to 641, median unit price up 26% to $285K |
| 1105 |
Spivak |
Townhouse Development Called to Halt--Montgomery Cnty stops "Seaton Square" for plan deviations |
| 1107 |
Pierre |
Housing Surge/Resurgence--new developments/8K owners change Ward 8: 32 done, 8 underway, 13 coming |
| 1110 |
Weiss |
Steering Future of 113-acre Walter Reed--with ownership in question, city to start planning for 2011 closing |
| 1110 |
Shear |
New VA Gov Kaine Puts Roads at Top of Agenda--says GOP ads 'backfired', town hall mtgs planned |
| 1110 |
Wilgoren |
Bill Would Sell Land Promised to DC--House bill would sell millions of acres nationally, Poplar Pt, RFK, etc. |
| 1110 |
Kovaleski |
Homeland Security Chief Backs VA Site for Crisis Post--Mayor, VA Gov, Chertoff discuss regional security |
| 1111 |
Hedgpeth |
Logan Circle Developer Takes on 15-acres in NE--affordable hsng plan to transform NY Ave at Bladensburg |
| 1112 |
Hedgpeth |
New CEO to Steer Riverfront Projects--Anacostia Waterfront Corp hires Adrian Washington @ $195K |
| 1112 |
Staff |
6-mos Frederick Cny real estate trends: unit sales off 20% to 1725, median unit price up 27% to $285K |
| 1115 |
Craig |
North Bethesda Connector Project Underway--local county-funded links to 270 may face lawsuit |
| 1116 |
Cohn |
Most DC Property Priced Out of Reach--UI says median earner can't afford vast majority of homes |
| 1116 |
Craig |
Montgomery Cnty Votes Expose Anxieties Over Growth--denied 6000 hsng units at Shady Grove Metro |
| 1116 |
Cowen |
Arlington Board Vote Set on House Sizes--trying to cap invasion of 'McMansions', permit minor mods |
| 1117 |
Montgomery |
Sursum Gorda Deal Leaves Some Leery--Cnclmbrs fear for low-income residents in profit-sharing deal |
| 1117 |
Ly |
Takoma Park Renters Fear Change for Worse--converting to condos reduces affordable hsng supply |
| 1118 |
Hedgpeth |
Buzzards Point Condos Planned--90 high-end condos planned on half-acre empty lot: attracted by ballpark? |
| 1118 |
Spivack |
Developer Fined $6000 over Bethesda Project--Montgomery planning board says work can continue! |
| 1118 |
Rein |
Defying Its Foes, Metro Opts to Sell Land in Vienna--neighbors object to Metro West populace concentration |
| 1119 |
Staff |
6-mos Fairfax Cnty real estate trends: unit sales up 9% to 10747, median unit price up 29% to $515K |
| 1120 |
Weiss |
NW Businesses Fear Skyrocketing Taxes Will Push Them Out--prosperity threatens independent owners |
| 1121 |
Hedgpeth |
Long-awaited Revival for H Street Corridor--23 projects straddle H St/ Union Sta tracks: 7Msqft, $2B cost |
| 1126 |
Staff |
6-mos Pr. William Cnty real estate trends: unit sales up 15% to 8100, median unit price up 34% to $384K |
| 1130 |
Schwartzman |
Vision of Future for Rock Creek Park--Park Service shows $15M multi-yr plan: keeps Beach Drive open |
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DEMOGRAPHIC/ECONOMIC TRENDS |
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| 1201 |
Staff |
Area Communities Among Richest in US--4 among top ten: Loudoun, Fairfax, Howard, Falls Church |
| 1203 |
Siegal |
Living Large in Small Spaces--Park Hill in Mt. Pleasant offers prime DC location (1br@532sqft=$1080) |
| 1203 |
Staff |
6-mos Loudoun Cnty real estate trends: unit sales off 2% to 5664, median unit price up 22% to $505.8K |
| 1205 |
Marcus |
Flaunt What You've Got--DC's ostentatious new gilded age highlights increasing income inequality |
| 1205 |
Montgomery |
Sursum Corda Residents' Faith in Developer's Vision Runs Low--many unsure of their place in new complex |
| 1209 |
Dvorak |
Reimagining Mall that Has Outgrown Itself--designers propose expanding new frontier (East Potomac Park) |
| 1210 |
Editor |
Rethinking the Mall--bold changes offer new look: be sure they'll be consistent with things already there! |
| 1212 |
Ginsberg |
A Future Free from Gridlock, For a Price--toll lane network swiftly taking form for capital beltway using RFIDs |
| 1214 |
Wilgoren |
Purchase of Lifetime--long article detailing poor tenants struggle to buy rundown W St.Capital Manor Apts |
| 1215 |
Wilgoren |
After Year of Struggles, Residents' Commitment Swings Deal--mixed results elsewhere in city over years |
| 1217 |
Staff |
6-mos DC real estate trends: unit sales up 250% (!) to 3847, median unit price up 46% to $415K |
| 1222 |
Wilgoren |
Census Reports Decline in DC Pop'n--off 3.6% to 550K since '00; MD +5.4%> 5600K, VA +6.5% > 7567K |
| 1224 |
Abruzzese |
Serenity in the Glen--Upper Marlboro complex offers storage, personal touches (1br@780sqft=$1355; prk:$150) |
| 1224 |
Nakamura |
In DC Baseball Drama, Hard to Tell Who's on First--void in control between mayor, Council, Barry |
| 1224 |
Staff |
6-mos regional condo sale trends: unit sales up 31% to 12296, median unit price up 40% to $273K |
| 1224 |
Staff |
6-mos DC condo real estate trends: unit sales up 279% to 2064, median unit price up 23% to $370K |
| 1229 |
Wilgoren |
DC Will Challenge Census Estimate--officials say population growing, not falling down to 550,521 in '04? |
| 1231 |
Staff |
9-mos Montgomery Cnty real estate trends: unit sales up 44% to 18051, median unit price up 24% to $449K |
| 1231 |
Abruzzese |
Silver Spring's Affordable Option--Gramax Towers $25M do-over in '04 gives views (1br@788sqft=$900;prk$100) |
