January 10, 2026 Mr. Anthony Hood, Chairman Zoning Commission of the District of Columbia 441 4th Street, NW, Suite 210S Washington, DC 20001 RE: Support with amendments for Zoning Case No. 25-06 – Amendment to the Zoning Regulations Governing Alley Lots Dear Chair Hood and Members of the Zoning Commission:

Support alley lots for homes

“We’re supportive of these kinds of efforts to ensure that drivers who are being dangerous and careless are accountable. And so we appreciate that out of the STEER act,” Cheryl Cort with the Coalition for Smarter Growth said. However, Cort and other advocates said enforcement alone isn’t enough. They said that long-term safety improvements must also include better street design.

Alexandria’s Office of Housing is requesting feedback on its draft Affordable Housing Preservation Recommendations and Strategies as part of the city’s Housing 2040 initiative.

This online event focused on the impacts of luxury housing on affordability. We screened "What Luxury Housing Does to Homelessness," followed by a Q&A with its creator, Falls Church City Councilmember Justine Underhill. Justine is known for her dynamic video series simplifying complex housing concepts with research and engaging graphics.