In My Backyard DC

WMATA is trying to replace a surface parking lot with an apartment building--and there's a NIMBY storm a'brewin'.

Takoma NIMBYs go BANANAs lWMATA might finally be able to build something on its extremely valuable land surrounding the Takoma Metro Station after fourteen years of effort.

Depending on where a project is located, and what the building will be used for, local regulations require developers to build a certain number of parking spots for every unit in a building. This is bad news for affordable housing advocates for several reasons.

People who can’t afford cars don’t need their own parking spaces Imagine a world in which every apartment is required by law to include accommodation for around-the-clock butler services.

After a decade of construction, new residents, and change, the total population in Columbia Heights only increased by 1,087 people.

Spike Lee, Brooklyn, and D.C. As more people from around the world choose to make Washington their home, we’re faced with a clear choice. We can accommodate new residents by allowing for greater density through relaxed land-use rules, or we can expect more people to get priced out.

Dupont Circle bars shouldn't be limited to 60 decibels.

Unreasonable noise regulations and NIMBYism Unreasonable noise regulations and NIMBYismFebruary 25, 2014 by MichaelThere’s a new citizens’ group in town, the DC Nightlife Noise Coalition. Though the name sounds more like a local dubstep group, it’s actually devoted to quieting down 1998′s hottest clubbing destination, Dupont Circle. Though th...