Affordable Housing in DC

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Event materials: Does more housing make housing more affordable?

Event materials: Does more housing make housing more affordable?

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On January 22, 2026, we talked to leading housing experts about the relationship between housing production and affordability, and explored policy tools to provide stable, affordable housing across a range of incomes. This was the third webinar in our series on our region’s housing needs, and how researchers, policymakers, and advocates can work together towards solutions.
Friendship Heights Metro with Mazza construction by Cheryl Cort

Take Action: Tell the DC Zoning Commission to upzone Wisconsin Ave. from Friendship Heights & Tenleytown Metro stations

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On December 11, 2025, the DC Zoning Commission will consider a major upzoning for the upper Wisconsin Avenue corridor near the Friendship Heights and Tenleytown Metro stations (Zoning Case 25-13) which could bring thousands of much-needed homes to this high opportunity area. Voice your support for a more inclusive Ward
Source: OP https://app.dcoz.dc.gov/Home/ViewCase?case_id=25-09

DC Alert: Support more homes for Cleveland Park and Woodley Park

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Send a letter of support by Dec. 1, 2025 to the DC Zoning Commission in support of upzoning along Connecticut Avenue, Zoning Case No. 25-09. Take Action Tell the DC Zoning Commission that you support the proposed new mixed-use zones (Zoning Case No. 25-09) to permit taller buildings to allow

DC Testimony Workshop: Preparing for Wisc. Ave. Rezoning

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Date: Nov. 10 2025, 7 - 8:30 pm AGENDA Introductions - name, neighborhood, motive How to testify Sign up & what to expect at virtual hearing 4pm, ~5pm proponents start  Principles for testifying Proponent with or without recommended improvements What’s motivating you to be here Tell your personal housing story,
Bob Ward, Ron Eichner Cheryl Cort. W3 HH 10-7-25

Ward 3 Smart Growth & Affordable Housing Happy Hour

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Residents and community activists got together in Tenleytown on October 7 to socialize and talk about opportunities to build more sustainable inclusive and walkable neighborhoods, especially in Ward 3.