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Reason: San Francisco's Can-Kicking on Zoning Reform Could See It Lose All Zoning Powers
Washington Post: Opinion: Alexandria made the right decision on zoning
Alexandria Packet Gazette: Alexandria Ditches Jim Crow Zoning
Alexandria Times: City Council unanimously adopts ZFH in late-night vote
Commercial Observer: Alexandria Approves Controversial ‘Zoning for Housing’ Package
ALXnow: Alexandria’s polarizing Zoning For Housing plan unanimously endorsed by Planning Commission
DCist: It’s Alexandria’s Turn To Zone For More Housing. What Do Residents Think?
Alexandria Times: Letter to the Editor: Half a world away
FFXnow: Developer of Oakton’s AT&T campus scales back housing, preserves more trees
The Deleted Scenes: Does Anybody Love K-Mart?
FFXnow: Years-long push to allow housing at former Topgolf in Kingstowne advances
DCist: Fairfax Supervisors Approve Plan To Reduce Parking Requirements
GGWash: Transit-oriented development is not enough
ARLnow: NEW: Judgment in Missing Middle lawsuit likely one month away
Alexandria Times: Letter to the Editor: Density isn’t a bad word
Patch: Clement Favors Public Hearing In Early 2024 To Review Missing Middle
ARLNow: A restrictive covenant used to block a duplex also barred non-white people from buying or renting it
ALXNow: Poll: What do you think of the new Zoning for Housing/Housing for All proposals?
ARLNow: Some neighbors fought a duplex, and won, as county approves more Missing Middle homes
DC News Now: Alexandria could end single-family only zones with new ‘Zoning for Housing’ plan
The Washington Post: Alexandria proposal would eliminate single-family-only zoning
FFXnow: Supervisor calls for more retail, less housing in proposed Rose Hill Plaza redevelopment
WUSA 9 CBS: [Video] | Alexandria leaders to discuss affordable housing options amid pushback from neighbors
WTTG Fox 5: [Video] | Alexandria neighbors debate over proposed zoning policies to create more affordable housing
DC News Now: [Video] City of Alexandria eyes zoning changes allowing for more housing
Patch: Fairfax Co. Candidate Vows To Keep Out Arlington-Style Missing Middle
Patch: Residents Await New Version Of Rose Hill Plaza Redevelopment Proposal
DCist: What Do The YIMBYs of Northern Virginia Want?
GGWash: Let Fairfax County grow
Reston Now: Supporters and opponents make their case on county’s off-street parking overhaul
Patch: Missing Middle Opponents Doubt Zoning Change's Impact On NoVA Sprawl
FFXnow: Virginia Tech’s ‘otherworldly’ West Falls Church development approved despite height concerns
Annandale Today: Planning Commission defers action on Parking Reimagined
Patch: Arlington Turns Into Testing Ground For 'Flashy Projects And Policies'
Falls Church News-Press: New Plan for Broyhill Site Roils Arlington Housing Debate
Alexandria Times: Letter to the Editor: Majority supports Duke Street in Motion
YIMBY Action's Infill: A YIMBY Podcast: YIMBYs in Action: Northern Virginia
Falls Church News Press: Our Man in Arlington Interviews Arlington County Board Members Libby Garvey
DCist: Maureen Coffey, Susan Cunningham Win Democratic Nomination In Tight Arlington County Board Race
ALXnow: City to consider naming park in Old Town after local open space advocate Judy Guse-Noritake
Patch Arlington: Arlington Board Candidates Make Last Pitches Ahead Of Primary Election
Oh! The Urbanity: Building Better Cities: 8 Steps to Transform Your Urban Environment
WJLA ABC 7: Alexandria wants community feedback on proposed zoning changes
Slate: The NIMBYs in My Backyard
ARLnow: As early voting kicks off, Democratic hopefuls are picking up a variety of endorsements
The Washington Post: A guide to the 2023 Arlington Democratic primary election
Falls Church News-Press: Our Man in Arlington: Missing Middle Housing Lawsuit
ARLnow: County says Inn of Rosslyn redevelopment proposal needs more work
ARLnow: Fairfax County case may give stronger footing to residents suing Arlington over Missing Middle
Smart Growth America: Arlington and Missing Middle Housing: Hear from Key Pro-Housing Parties
Triangle Blog: Interview: Leaders of Arlington’s pro-missing middle housing group
Arlington Magazine: Will ‘Missing Middle’ Housing Fix Arlington’s Affordability Problem?
Virginia Mercury: Fighting over 348 units: What’s next for Arlington’s pro-housing push?
Abundance - A California YIMBY Podcast: Episode #6: Luca Gattoni-Celli on Abolishing Single-Family Zoning in Northern Virginia
Reason: Will Arlington's 'Missing Middle' Reform Get More Housing Built?
FFXnow: Merrifield recommended as priority for redevelopment, but one proposal raises displacement concerns
GGWash: County Board contention became consensus in Arlington’s missing middle battle
Southern Urbanism Quarterly Speakeasy: Arlington VA Legalizes Housing!
WJLA ABC 7: Alexandria looks to follow in Arlington's footsteps with affordable housing initiative
Forbes: Arlington, Virginia Passes Important Housing Reforms, But More Work To Be Done
California YIMBY's Abundance Podcast with Nolan Gray: Episode 5: Jerusalem Demsas
Greater Greater Washington: Virginia is for YIMBYs: the pro-housing movement spreading across the commonwealth
ARLnow: Arlingtonians celebrate and lament new zoning code as dust settles after historic vote last night
DCist: After Bruising Debate, Arlington Passes ‘Missing Middle’ Zoning Change
Patch: Missing Middle Housing Proposal Approved By Arlington County Board
WTOP: Arlington Co. residents speak out on controversial increased housing plans
The Washington Post: Arlington ends single-family-only zoning
ARLnow: Arlington County Board expected to vote this evening on Missing Middle
WTTG Fox 5: Arlington County leaders expected to vote on 'Missing Middle' proposal
The Washington Post: Strapped for more housing, Alexandria looks to rework zoning rules
Patch: Arlington's Missing Middle Supporters Show Confidence At Final Hearing
The Washington Post Editorial Board: Put an end to single-family zoning in Arlington
Greater Greater Washington: Show your support for Missing Middle housing in Arlington this weekend
ARLnow: Local NAACP leaves CivFed amid fallout over resolution to improve confidence in county government
Patch: Franconia Residents Protest Redevelopment Of Rose Hill Shopping Center
Patch: Missing Middle Plan Wins Unanimous Approval From Planning Commission
ARLnow: Arlington Planning Commission gives thumbs up to ‘Missing Middle’ zoning changes
Gazette-Leader Letter: Letter: Action needed now to tackle affordable housing
Falls Church News-Press: Coalition Rallies for Arlington Missing Middle Housing
Patch: Missing Middle Housing Supporters Rally To End Single-Family Zoning
Patch: Pro-Missing Middle Housing Groups To Hold Rally In Arlington
Falls Church News-Press: Our Man in Arlington: Missing Middle Housing Debate Continues Apace
ARLnow: ‘Missing Middle’ supporters to rally this weekend ahead of Planning Commission vote
Greater Greater Washington: Here’s how “missing middle” homes can tackle high housing costs and traffic in Arlington County
FFXnow: Residents mostly embrace West Falls Church Metro redevelopment, but some fear traffic dysfunction
Commercial Observer: Housing’s Missing Middle: A Debate in Arlington, Va., Magnifies the Challenge
Patch: Candidate Urges 'Bottom-Up' Process For Arlington's Housing Policy
DCist & WAMU: Arlington Advances Contentious Housing Proposal To Build More Multifamily Units
The Washington Post: Arlington lawmakers to consider a missing middle plan with no eightplexes
ARLnow: BREAKING: Arlington County Board gives green light to hearings on Missing Middle
ARLnow: After more speakers and a disruption, County Board takes extra day to deliberate Missing Middle
ALXnow: Notes: Neighboring Arlington embroiled in single-family zoning fight Alexandria has avoided… so far
WTTG Fox 5: Community meeting held on Arlington missing middle homes
VICE Motherboard: How Nextdoor Put Neighbors In a Housing Policy 'Cage Match'
Patch: Missing Middle Plan Stirs Up Lengthy Debate At Arlington Board Meeting
WJLA ABC 7: Arlington County Board takes in public opinion on affordable housing strategy
DCist & WAMU: Would Arlington County’s missing middle zoning plan make homes more affordable?
Patch: Arlington Preps For Throng Of Missing Middle Speakers At Board Meeting
ARLnow: Arlington warns of shortened public speaking times ahead of ‘Missing Middle’ hearing
FFXnow: Morning Notes: Reston Town Center Inspired YIMBYs of NOVA Co-Founder Adam Theo
ARLnow: Planning Commission hearing on Missing Middle draws nearly 100 speakers
The Washington Post: The battle over single-family zoning is also a fight over what to call it
Falls Church News-Press: Our Man in Arlington: Missing Middle Housing Gets Religion
Greater Greater Washington: Breakfast links: Arlington voters support candidates who favor missing-middle development
WTTG Fox 5: Arlington County board members discuss 'Missing Middle' proposal
ARLnow: What the election results mean for Missing Middle and minority politics in deep blue Arlington
The Washington Post: De Ferranti wins second Arlington term; Read leading in Fairfax City mayor’s race
ARLnow: DEVELOPING: Democrats poised for another sweep in Arlington, though Clement claims a few districts
Patch: Arlington's 'Missing Middle' Housing Debate Looms Large In Election
ARLnow: NEW: County Board says draft Missing Middle changes respond to community concerns
The Washington Post: Arlington’s sole county board race a proxy war over ‘missing middle’
Washington Monthly: Why I Can’t Afford to Live Where I Grew Up
Choose To Be Curious: Ep. #180: Urbanism and Seeing with Fresh Eyes, with Luca Gattoni-Celli
WRC NBC 4: Residents Debate ‘Missing Middle' Housing Plan in Arlington County
WTTG Fox 5: YIMBYs of NoVA President Jane Green Comments on Arlington Missing Middle Debate
ARLnow: County Board praises civil, if loud, discussion of Missing Middle and the Arlington Way
Falls Church News-Press: Our Man in Arlington: Missing-Middle Housing Generation Gap
WAMU: YIMBYs of NoVA President Jane Green Discusses Arlington Missing Middle Housing (Segment ~14:25)
Reason: Glenn Youngkin Says NIMBY Regulations Are Making Virginia an Impossibly Expensive Place To Live
WUSA 9 CBS: 'Missing Middle' | Arlington leaders discuss ways to increase housing supply, affordability
WTTG Fox 5: Arlington residents facing controversial housing fight over zoning
The Washington Post: In Arlington, advocates and critics of ‘missing middle’ housing face off
Sun Gazette Letter: Time has come to implement Missing Middle strategy
Greater Greater Washington: Zoning reform is looking viable in Northern Virginia
Alexandria Living Magazine: Residents Form Group To Advocate For Affordable Housing
The Washington Post: In Amazon’s shadow, neighbors are dueling over housing density
ARLnow: ‘Missing middle’ draft calls for legalizing multifamily housing countywide
ALXnow: City Council priorities spark discussion over future of housing in Alexandria
ARLnow: Duplexes vs. McMansions: What makes a house too big for neighbors?
Sun Gazette Letter: Changes to zoning do not threaten homeowners
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