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JANUARY, 2006 |
DEMOGRAPHIC/ECONOMIC TRENDS |
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105 |
Ginsberg |
Connector Road Clears EPA Review--$3B (?) MD project on track to start construction in '06 |
105 |
Weiss |
DC Smoking Ban Approved--mayor weighs veto despite 11-1 Council vote to ban in most public spaces |
107 |
Abruzzese |
Camaraderie on Duke Street near Van Dorn St Metro--friendly staff praised (1BR@800sqdt=$1050, w/prkg) |
107 |
Staff |
9-mos PG County real estate trends: unit sales up 93% to 18068, median unit price up 33% to $285K |
111 |
Ginsberg |
Headway Against Gridlock--progress at I95/495 "mixing bowl" and Wilson Bridge, gets '06 off to good start |
114 |
Staff |
9-mos Howard Cnty real estate trends: unit sales up 65% to 5672, median unit price up 30% to $400K |
114 |
Abruzzese |
Bethesda's Global Gem--Topaz House delights in plush charm (1BR@800sqft=$1375 + 100 for prkg) |
118 |
Spivak |
Study Finds Planning Leadership Long Absent--Montgomery Agency in Crisis, needs oversight,Council told |
120 |
Weiss |
US Acts to Keep W Reed Campus--surprising DC officials: GSA wants secure space, DoS, embassy land |
121 |
Abruzzese |
Three Levels of Comfort--Herdon townhouses give owners/pets room to move: (2BR@1275sqft=$1625w/prkg) |
121 |
Staff |
9-mos Anne Arundel Cnty real estate trends: unit sales up 82% to 14,424; median unit price up 27% to $317K |
127 |
Cohn |
Separation Between Rich, Poor Widening in DC--over 20 yrs, poor stay poor, avg HI for rich up 81% |
127 |
Hedgpeth |
The Last Handshake Deal--old-school SE landlords make exit--and big bucks --as developers swoop in |
128 |
Staff |
9-mos Charles Cnty real estate trends: unit sales up 61% to 3693, median unit price up 30% to $300K |
128 |
Gardner |
Housing Assessments in Loudoun Cnty Rise 28%--avg 1-family home = $516K, county sees no slowdown |
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FEBRUARY, 2006 |
DEMOGRAPHIC/ECONOMIC TRENDS |
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204 |
Staff |
9-mos Calvert Cnty real estate trends: unit sales up 89% to 2133, median unit price up 34% to $314K |
204 |
Abruzzese |
Easy Walks at the Elms--pedestrian-friendly apartments in Germantown (1BR@830sqft=$1170, w/pkg@$150) |
207 |
MacGillis |
Cut in Planned Homes Dilutes Urban Vision for Tysons--540 planned condos down to 300 pricier ones |
209 |
Rein |
Scores Turn Out to Debate Density of Vienna Metro Project: 2250 units at "MetroWest" densest in Fairfax |
211 |
Williams |
American Dreams Realized in NVA--Latino immigrants feel right at home in local market, home owning |
211 |
Staff |
9-mos Frederick Cnty real estate trends: unit sales up 82% to 6090, median unit price up 30% to $310.5K |
211 |
Abruzzese |
Thrill of Discovery--early movers into Camden Westwind in Ashburn happy (1BR@800sqft=$1250,pkg rental) |
212 |
Irwin |
A Hand-Up in DC System Full of Letdowns--work behind getting man to work: training programs often fail |
213 |
Irwin |
For DC's Unemployed, Labyrinth of Red Tape--job training promises remain unmet: $60M/yr for education? |
213 |
Hedgpeth |
Coming Soon to 'NoMA': Life--developers look to big area N of Union Station: 15Msqft planned since '01! |
216 |
Morello |
Area's Worst Bottlenecks Pinpointed--heading list are Beltway's Inner Loop @ I-270; I-395 @ Pentagon |
216 |
Ginsberg |
Region's Traffic: from Bad to Worse--express toll lanes promoted in new triennial COG study |
218 |
Staff |
9-mos Fairfax Cnty real estate trends: unit sales up 21% to 17068, median unit price up 30% to $525.8K |
219 |
Williamson |
Planned Development Stirs Fears of Chesapeake Congestion--Cambridge hopes to double population |
221 |
Dvorak |
Growth Fight Invades Soldiers' Refuge--retirement home proposal infuriates DC neighbors: no parks! |
223 |
Williams |
National Harbor Touts Bookings--reservations well ahead of earlier estimates for 2008 opening |
223 |
Schwartzman |
Bittersweet Renaissance--longtime Shaw residents ponder: cash out or stay? good history of neighborhood |
225 |
Staff |
Anacostia Waterfront Corp. Losing Deputy--Toni Griffin leaving for various reasons |
225 |
Woodlee |
Coast Guard Move to St. E's Seen as SE Boon--Federal plan could spur development along MLK Ave |
225 |
Staff |
9-mos Pr. William Cnty real estate trends: unit sales off 3% to 12565, median unit price up 31% to $395K |
226 |
Mason ltr |
No More Transportation Detours--NVA must accept Metro $ plan: veh. mi. to double; transit up 30% by '30 |
226 |
Scarborough ltr |
This Lone Wolf I Wish I Could Clone--NVA Rep Frank Wolf deserves credit for transportation improvements |
228 |
Woodlee |
DC Property Values Spiral Higher--latest assessments show dramatic increases in SE, 21.8% overall |
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MARCH, 2006 |
DEMOGRAPHIC/ECONOMIC TRENDS |
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302 |
Ruane |
Fighting Assaults of Time--DC's forts among most endangered Civil War sites, sez CW Preservation Trust |
302 |
Mui |
After Years of False Starts, Ward 8 Sees Progress--Camp Simms development, 00's new homes coming |
302 |
Tse |
Home Values Nationwide up 13% in 4th Quarter "05--fewer sales will eventually bring prices down |
302 |
Schwartzman |
Developer Peddles New Vision for Old Market--plan would create 'mini-city' at Capital City Market |
302 |
Editor |
A Rising Tide? --'rising tide' of past 25 years has only helped richer half--reducing inequalities needs fixing |
304 |
Abruzzese |
Room to Romp--Space for indoor/outdoor pursuits at new complex in Stirling (1BR@#600sqft=$1000K w/pkg) |
304 |
Staff |
12-mos Loudoun Cnty real estate trends: unit sales off 17% to 7628, median unit price up 27% to $520K |
304 |
Wagner |
MD House Approves Stem Cell Funding--$25M yearly for embryo research may divide MD senate |
304 |
Fisher |
Last Call for DC's Hometown Beer--Heurich leaves, disappointed by lack of local support for 'Foggy Bottom' |
305 |
Woodlee |
Most DC Building Elevators Lack Valid Licenses--over half of 10,000 not inspected, incl DC gov't bldgs |
305 |
Cox |
Land Held in Trust for Old Soldiers--critics misrepresent Soldier's Home intentions to develop parts of site |
307 |
Stewart |
Pr. William Low-cost Housing Proposal Opposed--county lacks infrastructure for program, some say |
308 |
Cohn(cont) |
....area adds 114K Hispanics, 67K Asians, 64K blacks, 58K Whites; area black pop'n now 26% |
308 |
Cohn |
Region a Rising Draw for Immigrants--DC area trends prompt questions over competition for services.... |
310 |
Kelly OpEd |
Driving Around the World in DC--Cabbies come from Ethiopia, Pakistan, Nigeria, India, Eritrea, Ghana, etc. |
311 |
Abruzzese |
Room, Views to Spare at 1200 1st St, Alexandria (Braddock Sta. (1BR@750sqft=$1300+$40 1st car, $85, 2nd |
311 |
Staff |
12-mos Arlington Cnty real estate trends: unit sales off 28% to 2002, median unit price up 23% to $564.6K |
311 |
Staff |
12-mos Alexandria City real estate trends: unit sales off 31% to 1326, median unit price up 17% to $582K |
313 |
ElBoghdady |
'Boomtown' May Finally Have its Boom--long awaited town center key to Ft Meade strip's revitalization |
315 |
Staff |
Wilson Bridge Span to Open in Mid-June--outer loop traffic to switch several weeks before inner loop |
316 |
MacGillis |
Planners Back Vienna Project--Fairfax planning commission sends 'better' MetroWest to supervisors |
316 |
Montgomery |
Sursum Gorda Residents Fear Loss of Homes--DC seeks to use eminent domain in area north of capitol |
316 |
Fisher OpEd |
South Capitol St Will Have to Play Catch-up--so will rest of neighborhood as stadium arrives first |
316 |
Cohn |
3 VA 'Exburbs' Near Top in US 1-yr ('04-'05)Growth--Loudoun, King George, Caroline rank 8th, 9th, 10th |
317 |
Hedgpeth |
DC Council Hears Hotel Funding Plan--$400M of $550M Convention Center project to be privately funded |
318 |
Staff |
12-mos DC real estate trends: unit sales up 13% to 2838, median unit price up 33% to $409K |
318 |
Abruzzese |
Warm Welcome at new Gables Rothbury north of Gaithersburg (1BR@800sqft=$1200+$135 pkg garage) |
325 |
Straight |
Investment in Community--fixed up, 'income-sensitive' 'Pembridge' at Wheaton Metro (1BR@550sqft=$880) |
325 |
Staff |
12-mos DC condo sales trends: unit sales up 8% to 1852, median unit price up 12% to $365.8K |
325 |
Cohn |
Area Mostly Minority in 4-8 years--experts see shifting politics, priorities: '00>'04, Asians +21%, Hisps +28% |
325 |
Staff |
12-mos Area condo sales trends: unit sales up 8% to 20,990, median unit price up 34% to $281K |
325 |
Barnes |
VA Legislators Exhorted to 'Do It Right'--home builders push for more roads funding, after lagging 20 yrs |
326 |
JonesOpEd |
Marriage is for White People--over 40% blacks never marry: women think of husband as 'another kid' |
326 |
Downey |
Sales Pace, Prices Slackening for Homes--houses on market 3-5 weeks longer in hottest areas |
328 |
Montgomery |
DC Adopts Seoul 'Sister' City--10th 'partner': Paris,Athens,Brussels,Brazzaville, Bangkok, Beijing, Dakar, etc. |
330 |
Shear |
Opposition Growing Over Dulles Toll Road Deal--VA legislature wants to block deal with MWAA |
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APRIL, 2006 |
DEMOGRAPHIC/ECONOMIC TRENDS |
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401 |
Staff |
12-mos Montgomery Cnty real estate trends: unit sales off 12% to 14,324, median unit price up 20% to $435K |
401 |
Rathner |
Howard University's Jewel of a Neighbor--LeDroit Park attracted influential Blacks--ornate rowhouse rooftops |
401 |
Abruzzese |
Beyond Bingo Night--Calvert's Silverwood Farms residents enjoy planned events (1BR@675sqft=$800) |
403 |
Hedgpeth |
Mt. Vernon Triangle Edges Up--planned 120Ksqft retail, 1700 condos, 234K offices now abuilding @5th&K |
403 |
Editor |
Rail to Dulles--airports authority to speed things up, but toll road commuters may pay dearly |
403 |
Ginsberg |
Who's Who on Airports Authority Bd--Metro extension, toll road ignited interest in appointed panel |
404 |
Fisher OpEd |
DC Tries to Fence In Homeowners' Free Expression--AU Park activists fight 'McMansions' with signs |
404 |
Schwartzman |
Dispute over Restaurant Zoning Splits Old and New NE Residents--H Street transformation alarms some |
405 |
Thoms (Cur) |
City Sets up Redevelopment Panel as Decision Looms--want to "sew it back into fabric of community" |
406 |
Montgomery |
Slot Machine Plan Withdrawn after DC Counsel Challenge--not eligible for voter initiative |
407 |
Wagner |
Stem Cell, Coal-Plant Clean Air Bills Signed by MD Gov Erlich--hopes to make state leader in both |
408 |
Staff |
12-mos Pr. George's real estate trends: unit sales off 5% to 12,538, median unit price up 29% to $287K |
408 |
Meyers |
Suburban Sanctuary at Woodside Crossing,Silver Spring offers affordable rents (1BR@750sqft=$925) |
409 |
Rivers/Barnett |
'The Boy Crisis' Myth--crisis only among inner-city, rural boys, set by race, class: word "father" absent |
410 |
Paley |
Plan for Metro to BWI Gaining Momentum--MD being spurred to action by rail extension to Dulles |
410 |
Hedgpeth |
Building Big on Future of Metro--Herndon, near Dulles Arpt plans 63-acre, $1B mixed use development |
413 |
Layton |
New Connection for SE Commuters--$300M bridge to replace Douglass Memorial: hope for 'iconic structure' |
415 |
Arbruzzese |
Fairfax's new 'Monument Park' has fancy pool, welcomes big dogs too (1BR@700sqft=$1415, rent pkg |
416 |
McCrummen |
Redefining Property Values--in California, values help builders design communities of like-minded folks |
416 |
Berk/Miller ltr |
Takeover of St. Elizabeths--GSA plan to locate Homeland Security offices for 10,000 wrong--kill history |
417 |
Hedgpeth |
National Harbor to Get 5 More Hotels--additions challenge DC business: 350 acres will have 3000 rooms |
419 |
Williams |
Region Sees Large Rise of Black-owned Businesses: DC up 1289 to 12,198,VA+3466>9080;MD+14011>45722 |
419 |
O'Donoghue |
DC Won't Trim Whitehurst Freeway Options Until Fall, DDoT says--won't get to next phase til 2007 |
421 |
PearlsteinOpEd |
Privatizing Old Hospital Land Could Revitalize DC--Feds' plans for WRAMC squander opportunity |
422 |
Layton |
What to Do with What Lies Beneath?--catacombs at McMillan Reservoir pose development challenges |
422 |
Abruzzese |
Home Away From Home--short-term luxury rentals on H Street feel like home (1BR@800sqft=$175/day) |
422 |
Staff |
12-mos Anne Arundel Cnty real estate trends: unit sales off 12% to 9100, median unit price up 25% to $314.9K |
426 |
Schwartzman |
Return of the Big Chair: A Very Big Deal--Anacastia residents to get new version of old symbol |
426 |
MacGillis |
Tunnel Back on Table for Dulles Metro--but dispute over cost might delay expansion: decision needed |
429 |
Abruzzese |
Within Reach in Rosslyn--Rosslyn Heights complex inspires walking; 2 metros (1BR@800sqft=$1540+$50pkg |
429 |
Staff |
12-mos Charles Cnty real estate trends: unit sales off 7% to 2878, median unit price up 26% to $298K |
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MAY, 2006 |
DEMOGRAPHIC/ECONOMIC TRENDS |
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503 |
Layton |
Solitary Stand at Precipice--DC Architect refuses to sell 2nd home to developers who build around him |
503 |
Weiss |
Council Nears Elimination of Rent Ceilings--hard-won compromise would put tougher limits on increases |
504 |
Woodlee |
Slots Promoters Eligible to Seek Spot on Ballot, Election Board Says--over objectives of opponents |
506 |
Staff |
12-mos Calvert Cnty real estate trends: unit sales off 8% to 1355, median unit price up 29% to $304K |
506 |
Abruzzese |
Stroll thru Camden Silo Creek: offers picnic area, trails, dramatic floor plans (1BR@560sqft=$1000 +$100 prkg |
508 |
Layton |
Essay Contest Winners Bear Witness to Shifting DC--kids experience 'gentrification' in Columbia Hts |
511 |
Ginsberg |
Final Countdown to Wilson Bridge Gala--first six-lane span to open to traffic 'uniting the states' in Early June |
511 |
Silverman |
US Plan to Keep Walter Reed Site Land Frustrates DC Officials--still some hope of developing some of it |
513 |
Siegal |
Touch of Green--Park at Arlington Ridge boasts 2 tree-filled acres (1BR@640sqft=$1345 + $50 prkg |
513 |
Staff |
12-mos Frederick Cnty real estate trends: unit sales off 10% to 3902, median unit price up 28% to $306K |
514 |
Trejos |
Purple Line Emerging as Issue in Montgomery County Executive Race--candidates debate details |
514 |
Ginsberg |
Wilson Bridge's First Span to Give Hint of Relief to Come--offers 'new dawn' to commuters |
515 |
Hedgpeth |
Development Buzz Crosses South Capitol Street--construction equipment finally arrives at stadium site |
517 |
Schwartzman |
Bill Cosby Scolds Idle Churchgoers--commedian says faithful must take action in communities |
517 |
Kang |
Asian-Owned Firms Booming--contracting/outsourcing fuel growth of regional force: up 30% to 40.2K in 5yrs |
520 |
Staff |
12-mos Fairfax Cnty real estate trends: unit sales up 9% to 21302, median unit price up 260% to $529.9K |
525 |
Mui |
DC's Crush on Wal-Mart Is Over--giant retailer dropped from city's wish list: DC can afford to be pickier |
526 |
Cohn |
Development Looms in Natural Oasis in Anacostia--peepers, quail, beaver, and wild turkey at risk |
527 |
Staff |
12-mos Pr. William Cnty real estate trends: unit sales up 14% to 17044, median unit price up33% to $398K |
527 |
Straight |
Arlington Complex Connected by Arch--' Clarendon' builds on area 'urbanism': (1BR@700sqft=$1500+40Prkg) |
531 |
Ginsberg |
Intercounty Connector Gets Final Approval--after 50+ years, Montgomery>Pr. George's link to start in Fall |
526 |
Anderson |
Exit a First Class of Cadets--Forestville Military Academy's 140 inaugural graduates fulfill some hopes |
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JUNE, 2006 |
DEMOGRAPHIC/ECONOMIC TRENDS |
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601 |
Editor |
Green Light for the ICC---at last a vital link is approved: inter county connector north of DC in MD |
601 |
Jain |
Stuck at Crossroads Par for Course--annual Montgomery Cnty rpt lists most-congested intersections |
601 |
Dvorak |
Effort to Protect Places Holding DC's History--endangered sites listed: MLK Lib, WWI Mem, Reservoir, AFRH |
601 |
Sheridan |
Bill Would Expand the Mall--backers seeking to revitalize areas, by defining (bigger) mall limits |
601 |
McCrummen |
Marine Corps History Gets Higher Profile--new $140M Nat'l Museum of Marine Corps rises near Quantico |
603 |
Staff |
12-mos Loudoun Cnty real estate trends: unit sales off 3% to 10875, median unit price up 26% to $535K |
603 |
Gebhardt |
Comfort Through Change--residents applaud updates at Avondale Overlook (1BR@720sqft=$1000+$50prkg) |
604 |
Stewart |
Ivy City Residents Take Step to Stay in NE Neighborhood--provide inputs for affordable housing plan |
604 |
Forgey |
Security and Narrow View--DHS/CG bunker mentality threatens panoramic vista from St. E's "the point" |
607 |
Gould(Curr) |
Sweden Shows Off New Waterfront Embassy--new "home for Sweden" has views along Potomac |
608 |
Donovan |
Residents Chime In on Vision for DC--planning web site has gotten 1.3 M hits re draft Comprehensive Plan |
608 |
Tse |
2 Major Condo Projects Canceled--as market falters, developers choose rental apartments instead |
610 |
Shin |
Wall Street Financing May Resurrect Skyland--NCRC gets $150M by Morgan Stanley for stalled projects |
610 |
Abruzzese |
Right Place, Right Price--Highland House West boasts high-end value model (1BR@1000sqft=$1600+$90prkg) |
610 |
Staff |
12-mos Arlington Cnty real estate trends: unit sales off 15% to 2363, median unit price up 24% to $570K |
610 |
Staff |
12-mos Alexandria real estate trends: unit sales off 20% to 1537, median unit price up 17% to $585K |
611 |
Ltrs to Post |
If Skyrocketing Prices Sound Familiar, You're Not Alone--different reasons why we feel 'so stretched' |
611 |
Barr |
Parenting: Molding Mentors and Fathers for Area Sons--100 gather at Pr. George's re role model needs |
611 |
Danker ltr |
Washington's (Redskin) Team Belongs in DC--let Pr. George's develop FedEx Field site commercially |
612 |
MacGillis |
Analysis of Ft. Belvoir Jobs Shift Paints Clearer Commuting Picture--relocation to bring 44,000 more |
616 |
Chandler |
Underpaid and Barely Housed--15-20K 3-mos interns fight to find temporary housing sublets |
617 |
Straight |
Home on Blue Line--'Archstone Springfield Station' @ Franconia near Metro (1BR@700sqft=$1280+100prkg) |
617 |
Staff |
12-mos DC real estate trends: unit sales up 3% to 3513, median unit price up 29% to $412K |
618 |
Richards ltr |
Don't Rush DC Planning--500-page draft comprehensive plan needs time, should belong to new mayor |
619 |
Mufson |
Power Control for DC Houses--'smart meter' test in 2500 homes to manage usage, encourage savings |
622 |
Harden |
US Losing Its Middle-class Neighborhoods--'70 to '00,metro areas show widening rich/poor gaps |
623 |
Pearlstein |
DC Politburo Busy Messing with Business--'Large Retailer Accountability Act' tries to force social welfare |
624 |
Abruzzese |
Living with Low Ceiling--the Fields in Falls Church has subsidized rents (1BR@585=$885, prkg free) |
624 |
Staff |
12-mos DC Condo real estate trends: unit sales up 8% to 1852, median unit price up 34% to $365.8K |
624 |
Staff |
12-mos Metro Area Condo trends: unit sales up 8% to 20,990, median unit price up 34% to $281K |
626 |
Mathews |
Study Casts Doubt on 'Boy Crisis"--improving test scores cut into girls' lead: but minorities still in trouble! |
626 |
Hedgpeth |
Anacostia Waterfront Group Looks Beyond Ballpark--area all around is under fast-track development |
629 |
Dickson ltr |
DC Needs New Comprehensive Plan Now--current officials have worked on it two years, do it now |
629 |
Murphy |
Taking Steps to Pedestrian-Friendly DC--undercover cops to help reduce 10-16 deaths/yr: 20 worst x'ings |
630 |
Gowen |
Another Dig at 'Mansionization'--Alexandria enacts temporary curb to protect 'architectural harmony' |
610 |
Sheridan |
Area's Security Proposal Scored Poorly--lack of innovation in anti-terrorism ideas partly to blame, sez DHS |
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JULY, 2006 |
DEMOGRAPHIC/ECONOMIC TRENDS |
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701 |
Staff |
3-mos Montgomery Cnty real estate trends: unit sales up 19% to 2549, median unit price up 18% to $449K |
701 |
Abruzzese |
In Columbia Hts, Blur of Change--Park Triangle: urban bustle w/view (1BR@650sqft=$1675+$195/250, 1/2cars) |
702 |
Grunwald |
Dept of Sacred Cows--DC's Fear of Heights: bldg limits easier to repeal than love of cars, up city density |
707 |
Editor |
Going Purple: A Link Whose Time has Come--time to build metro parallel to Beltway: heavy rail or trolley |
708 |
Straight |
Sowing Togetherness: Fairfax Complex, Kingsley Commons welcoming (2BR@875sqft=$1265+free prkg) |
708 |
Staff |
3-mos Pr. George's Cnty real estate trends: unit sales up 60% to 4066, median unit price up 28% to $326K |
709 |
Gosswein ltr |
Emerald City--must honor plan for DC's green space, like AFRH, St. E's, Sand Filtration Plant etc. |
710 |
Irwin |
Well-Paid Benefit Most as Economy Flourishes--trend pronounced in DC area: low end +5.4%, hi-end +12.4%?? |
712 |
Nakamura |
DC Council Approves Sale of Land Near Stadium to Developer--parcel to house parking, shops, condos |
714 |
Gardner |
VDOT Says Loudoun Development Would Jam Roads--analysis shows broad effect of 28,000 new homes |
715 |
Gebhardt |
North Bethesda Apt Complex Attracts Owners Shifting to Renting (1BR@903sqft=$1755+$115 prkg) |
715 |
Tse |
But This One Is Special--each developer certain its condos will sell: but now 25K unsold units in region |
715 |
Staff |
3-mos Howard Cnty real estate trends: unit sales up 56% to 982, median unit price up 22% to $410K |
715 |
Helderman |
Hotel Firm Threatens to Cancel Expansion--PG Council wants minority participation at National Harbor |
715 |
Ginsbarg |
Old Wilson Bridge--from hapless beginning in 12/61, span's reputation only fell: now closed for good |
715 |
Shear |
Regional Summit: With Bay Cleanup Dream Gone, Leaders Alter Strategy--to include crime, roads |
719 |
Helderman |
National Harbor Hotel Dispute Settled--$50M bonds OK'd; to be fined if fall below 15% minority contractors |
720 |
Pincus |
Director of National Intelligence Covets Historic Home--DNI wants Potomac Annex where CIA started in '47 |
721 |
Montgomery |
DC Pop'n Revision "Big Deal"--Census ups '05 est 31.5K based on housing, tax returns (582K vs 572 in '00) |
721 |
Dyson |
Injustice Bill Cosby Won't See--personal responsibility necessary but not sufficient without social justice |
721 |
Rucker |
Blacks Take Their Place on Charles County Ballots--Pop'n up 35% in 14 yrs, blacks up frm 18% to 32% |
722 |
Abruzzese |
In Loudoun County, Life on the Links--Camden Lansdowne enjoy resort (1BR@700 sqft=$1000 w/prkg?) |
722 |
Meyer |
Buying Into Baltimore--Washington Transplants streaming north to grab budget prices 1/2 to 1/3 as high |
722 |
Staff |
3-mos Anne Arundel Cnty real estate trends: unit sales up 49% to 1985, median unit price up 16% to $324K |
724 |
Hedgpeth |
Who'd Want to Live There--developer Abdo specializes in making desirable addresses of rundown sites |
725 |
Nakamura |
DC Developer Sways the City with Big Bucks and Big Ideas-- Miller aims to build near Nationals' Ballpark |
726 |
Greenwell |
Mayor Signs Legislation for Housing Plan--bill advances plan for 1600 housing units in Sursum Corda |
726 |
Tse |
After 5 Years of Growth, Home Prices Drop--inventories swell in parts of DC region, price drop in VA |
728 |
Schwartzman |
Voters Say Renewal Hurts Poorest--views have changed drastically since '00: now 61%, yes, vs 64% no |
728 |
MacGillis |
Army Intends to Place Influx of Workers at Proving Ground--irked Fairfax officials fear much worse traffic, |
729 |
Abruzzese |
Big Greenbelt Complex, Springhill Lake, Set to Make Huge Splash (1BR@665sqft=$879, free parh, 2 pets) |
729 |
Staff |
3-mos Charles Cnty real estate trends: unit sales up 112% to 752, median unit price up 27% to $325K |
730 |
Ltrs |
The Next Washington--how make room for more people, more cars? smart growth, metro, by-passes, et al |
731 |
Hedgpeth |
Competing Developers Share Waterfront Ideas--cultural zone? aquarium? Cirque du Soleil theater? |
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AUGUST, 2006 |
DEMOGRAPHIC/ECONOMIC TRENDS |
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801 |
Stewart |
GA Ave/Pet Metro Sta Project Stirs Hope for Long-awaited Renewal--officials break ground for block |
801 |
MacGillis |
Paralyzed Roads Envisioned Near Belvoir--Army move requires many improvements as yet unfunded |
803 |
Weiss |
Courthouse Sprouts Curves, Color--fanciful annex to federal structure nearly finished at 3rd & Constitution |
803 |
Weiss |
Rendering of New DoT Headquarters--building by Graves Associates in SW DC almost finished |
804 |
Layton |
Data Show Minorities Moving to Majority in Region--Hispanic 33%, Asian 22%, Black 21%; White 17% |
805 |
Straight |
Affordability Preserved at Good Home Homes under new mgmt (1BR@748sqft=$713+free prkg lot) |
805 |
Tse |
Measure of Change--single family homes up 48% in floor space; bathrooms, garages, etc. '75-'05 |
805 |
Staff |
3-mos Calvert Cnty real estate trends: unit sales up 80% to 286, median unit price up 13% to $315K |
806 |
Gowen |
Alexandria Accelerates Riverfront Makeover--part of broader Potomac River renaissance underway |
808 |
Dwyer |
Army Ponders Amusement Venue, Hotel at Ft. Belvoir--possible new traffic headache in the making? |
809 |
Turque |
Neighbors Keep Wary Eye on Swelling George Mason U--plan may spark town/gown scrap in Fairfax |
809 |
Editor |
Late Innings--breakthru for Nats' fans: baseball games to be on TV via MASN, for those now without |
811 |
Hart |
Study Finds Immigrants Don't Hurt US Jobs--no direct correlation found in Pew study: ec growth more key |
812 |
Staff |
Soaring Tribute to Service--Air Force Arlington Memorial features rising stainless steel vapor trails |
812 |
Staff |
3-mos Frederick Cnty real estate trends: unit sales up 94% to 984, median unit price up 26% to $328K |
812 |
Downey |
Big Question--municipalities consider ways to restrain ever-expanding, super-sized houses in area |
814 |
Hedgpeth |
Commercial Rents Keep Rising--2nd Qtr vacancy rates tighten as job growth continues in DC area |
814 |
Editor |
Use St. Elizabeth's--federal offices may be best bet for vacant landmark: must it become fortress? |
815 |
Layton |
Area Immigrants Top 1 Million--education levels higher than US tot: DC,39%latino, 36% Asian, 24% other |
815 |
Kirkham |
Life Around DuPont Circle Takes New Turn--excellent long article/photos show changes over 100 yrs |
819 |
Staff |
3-mos Fairfax Cnty real estate trends: unit sales down 55% to 2140, median unit price up 6% to $522K |
820 |
MacGillis |
NVA Rail Tunnel Debate Raises Larger Issue--vision of an 'urban hub' at Tyson's questioned |
826 |
Straight |
Upgraded Cavalier Court Refills Quickly--interiors, kitchens renovated (1BR@700sqft=$1155, free o/d prkg ) |
826 |
Staff |
3x-mos Pr. William Cnty real estate trends: unit sales off 33% to 3021, median unit price up 21% to $440K |
827 |
Editor |
Virginia Railway Delay--northern VA commuter rail losing customers: dedicated state funds needed |
828 |
Editor |
Saved By VDOT--closing HOV lanes for six hours for a presidential fund-raiser would be a sure loser |
828 |
Hedgpeth |
Few Places Left in DC for Industrial Business--housing, retail squeeze out 2390 acres left: land value up 10x |
829 |
Abboud |
Stockholm Puts Price on Traffic Congestion--worldwide, urban planners watch electronic fee tagging |
830 |
Cohn |
Daily Misery Has a Number: Commute 2nd-Longest in US--33 minutes, v 25 nationally--metro use up |
830 |
Goldstein |
DC Suburbs Top Richest Counties--Loudoun ($98.5K), Fairfax (94.6), Howard (91.2). Monty (82.1), Pr. Wm (81.9) |
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901 |
Turque |
Army Official Pledges Parkway Will Be Finished--changes coming at Ft. Belvoir raise traffic concerns |
902 |
Staff |
3-mos Loudoun Cnty real estate trends: unit sales up 72% to 3873, median unit price up 21% to $585K |
902 |
Abruzzese |
Mayfair Residents in Lexington Park Bask in Quiet of St. Mary's County (1BR=756sqft@$910, prk open) |
904 |
Kennicott |
Mediocre Mile--architect sez design review hasn't kept pace w/downtown Mass Ave residential projects |
904 |
Kirkham |
Two New Business Improvement Districts in Works: West End, NoMA to get BIDs w/local taxing powers |
908 |
Shaver |
DC Area Traffic Crawls to New Low--car theft on Beltway, film stars on Conn. Ave. stymie travelers |
908 |
Pearlstein |
The Downtown Drag--no room for retail in Northwest DC's Office Boom: why not like Madison Ave, NY? |
908 |
Gardner |
Loudoun Growth Compromise Reached, Many Still Angry--deferring final vote lets subdivisions go on |
909 |
Staff |
3-mos Alexandria real estate trends: unit sales off 38% to 239, median unit price up 10% to $609K |
909 |
Staff |
3-mos Arlington Cnty real estate trends: unit sales off 25% to 351, median unit price up 5% to $557K |
909 |
Abruzzese |
New Face by Base: Andrews AFB, rail pull residents to Metro Place (1BR@759sqft=$1335, 2 free prkg) |
912 |
Weiss |
Leading Developer Portrayed as 'Thief' or 'Visionary'--Feds accuse Jamal, 2 others, of bribing DC official |
913 |
Craig |
Appeals for Road Funds Intensify--special session nears for VA General Assembly |
914 |
Miroff |
Airport's Future Is on Rails--Aerotrain System's sleeker, faster cars to retire most mobile lounges |
914 |
Layton |
Coalition Scrubs Adams Morgan--BID starts small w/budget of $300K, 1 full-timer: downtown $10M, 37 FTE |
914 |
Layton |
Business Groups Fill the Breach--improvement districts springing up all over: six now, seven more coming |
916 |
Abruzzese |
Fresh Start--renovations, safety emphasis at Temple Hills at Ashford MD (1BR@750sqft=$835, free prkg) |
916 |
Staff |
3-mos DC real estate trends: unit sales off 18% to 892, median unit price up 11% to $415K |
921 |
Nakamura |
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