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Sept. 1, 2023

(8/8/23) Featured | WAMU 88.5 : [Audio] What do the YIMBYs of Northern Virginia want?

(8/8/23) Featured | WAMU 88.5 : [Audio] What do the YIMBYs of Northern Virginia want?

(12/29/23) Fairfax County Times: Comprehensive “Parking Reimagined” project will be in effect for the New Year

(12/20/23) ARLnow: The ’12 Days of Christmas’ gets a remake focused on Arlington land-use debates

(12/24/23) The Wall Street Journal: Facing Housing Shortages, Cities Try Cramming More Units on Lots

(12/14/23) Planning Magazine: Reclaiming the Missing Middle Ground: How Planners Got NIMBYs to Yes

(12/5/23) Reason: San Francisco's Can-Kicking on Zoning Reform Could See It Lose All Zoning Powers

(12/5/23) The Washington Post: Opinion: Alexandria made the right decision on zoning

Alexandria Packet Gazette: Alexandria Ditches Jim Crow Zoning

(11/30/23) Alexandria Times: City Council unanimously adopts ZFH in late-night vote

(11/29/23) Commercial Observer: Alexandria Approves Controversial ‘Zoning for Housing’ Package

(11/29/23) DCist: Alexandria Lawmakers Unanimously Vote To Eliminate Single-Family-Only Zoning, In Bid To Boost Housing Supply

(11/2/23) ALXnow: Alexandria’s polarizing Zoning For Housing plan unanimously endorsed by Planning Commission

(10/13/23) DCist: It’s Alexandria’s Turn To Zone For More Housing. What Do Residents Think?

(10/12/23) Alexandria Times: Letter to the Editor: Half a world away

(10/9/23) FFXnow: Developer of Oakton’s AT&T campus scales back housing, preserves more trees

(10/5/23) The Deleted Scenes: Does Anybody Love K-Mart?

(10/4/23) ARLnow: Langston Blvd plan criticized for last-minute edits and smaller-than-hoped affordable housing commitments

(9/29/23) FFXnow: Years-long push to allow housing at former Topgolf in Kingstowne advances

(9/2723) DCist: Fairfax Supervisors Approve Plan To Reduce Parking Requirements

(9/19/23) GGWash: Transit-oriented development is not enough

(9/19/23) ARLnow: NEW: Judgment in Missing Middle lawsuit likely one month away

(9/13/23) Alexandria Times: Letter to the Editor: Density isn’t a bad word

(9/11/23) Patch: Clement Favors Public Hearing In Early 2024 To Review Missing Middle

(9/8/23) ARLNow: A restrictive covenant used to block a duplex also barred non-white people from buying or renting it

(9/6/23) ALXNow: Poll: What do you think of the new Zoning for Housing/Housing for All proposals?

(9/6/23) ARLNow: Some neighbors fought a duplex, and won, as county approves more Missing Middle homes

(9/5/23) DC News Now: Alexandria could end single-family only zones with new ‘Zoning for Housing’ plan

(9/5/23) The Washington Post: Alexandria proposal would eliminate single-family-only zoning

(8/31/23) FFXnow: Supervisor calls for more retail, less housing in proposed Rose Hill Plaza redevelopment

(8/29/23) WUSA 9 CBS: [Video] | Alexandria leaders to discuss affordable housing options amid pushback from neighbors

(8/29/23) WTTG Fox 5: [Video] | Alexandria neighbors debate over proposed zoning policies to create more affordable housing

(8/28/23) DC News Now: [Video] City of Alexandria eyes zoning changes allowing for more housing

(8/28/23) Patch: Fairfax Co. Candidate Vows To Keep Out Arlington-Style Missing Middle

(8/25/23) Patch: Residents Await New Version Of Rose Hill Plaza Redevelopment Proposal

(8/9/23) GGWash: Breakfast links: The ‘YIMBYs of Northern Virginia’ are organizing for supply reforms and navigating zoning politics

(8/8/23) DCist: What Do The YIMBYs of Northern Virginia Want?

(8/7/23) GGWash: Let Fairfax County grow

(7/31/23) RestonNow: Supporters and opponents make their case on county’s off-street parking overhaul

(8/3/23) Patch: Missing Middle Opponents Doubt Zoning Change's Impact On NoVA Sprawl

(7/28/23) FFXnow: Virginia Tech’s ‘otherworldly’ West Falls Church development approved despite height concerns

(7/28/23) Annandale Today: Planning Commission defers action on Parking Reimagined

(7/27/23) Patch: Arlington Turns Into Testing Ground For 'Flashy Projects And Policies'

(7/14/23) Falls Church News-Press: New Plan for Broyhill Site Roils Arlington Housing Debate

(7/13/23) Alexandria Times: Letter to the Editor: Majority supports Duke Street in Motion

(7/12/23) YIMBY Action's Infill: A YIMBY Podcast: YIMBYs in Action: Northern Virginia

(6/23/23) DCist: Maureen Coffey, Susan Cunningham Win Democratic Nomination In Tight Arlington County Board Race

(6/12/23) ALXnow: City to consider naming park in Old Town after local open space advocate Judy Guse-Noritake

(6/9/23) Patch Arlington: Arlington Board Candidates Make Last Pitches Ahead Of Primary Election

(6/4/23) Oh! The Urbanity: Building Better Cities: 8 Steps to Transform Your Urban Environment

(5/22/23) WJLA ABC 7: Alexandria wants community feedback on proposed zoning changes

(5/12/23) Slate: The NIMBYs in My Backyard

(5/10/23) ARLnow: As early voting kicks off, Democratic hopefuls are picking up a variety of endorsements

(5/16/23) The Washington Post: A guide to the 2023 Arlington Democratic primary election

(5/5/23) Falls Church News-Press: Our Man in Arlington: Missing Middle Housing Lawsuit

(4/28/23) ARLnow: County says Inn of Rosslyn redevelopment proposal needs more work

(4/27/23) ARLnow: Fairfax County case may give stronger footing to residents suing Arlington over Missing Middle

(4/27/23) Smart Growth America: Arlington and Missing Middle Housing: Hear from Key Pro-Housing Parties

(4/21/23) Triangle Blog: Interview: Leaders of Arlington’s pro-missing middle housing group

(4/17/23) Arlington Magazine: Will ‘Missing Middle’ Housing Fix Arlington’s Affordability Problem?

(4/11/23) Virginia Mercury: Fighting over 348 units: What’s next for Arlington’s pro-housing push?

(4/6/23) Abundance - A California YIMBY Podcast: Episode #6: Luca Gattoni-Celli on Abolishing Single-Family Zoning in Northern Virginia

(4/5/23) Reason: Will Arlington's 'Missing Middle' Reform Get More Housing Built?

(3/28/23) FFXnow: Merrifield recommended as priority for redevelopment, but one proposal raises displacement concerns

(3/27/23) GGWash: County Board contention became consensus in Arlington’s missing middle battle

(3/26/23) Southern Urbanism Quarterly Speakeasy: Arlington VA Legalizes Housing!

(3/24/23) WJLA ABC 7: Alexandria looks to follow in Arlington's footsteps with affordable housing initiative

(3/24/23) Forbes: Arlington, Virginia Passes Important Housing Reforms, But More Work To Be Done

(3/24/23) California YIMBY's Abundance Podcast with Nolan Gray: Episode 5: Jerusalem Demsas

(3/23/23) Greater Greater Washington: Virginia is for YIMBYs: the pro-housing movement spreading across the commonwealth

(3/23/23) ARLnow: Arlingtonians celebrate and lament new zoning code as dust settles after historic vote last night(3/27/23) GGWash: County Board contention became consensus in Arlington’s missing middle battle

(3/26/23) Southern Urbanism Quarterly Speakeasy: Arlington VA Legalizes Housing!

(3/24/23) WJLA ABC 7: Alexandria looks to follow in Arlington's footsteps with affordable housing initiative

(3/24/23) Forbes: Arlington, Virginia Passes Important Housing Reforms, But More Work To Be Done

(3/24/23) California YIMBY's Abundance Podcast with Nolan Gray: Episode 5: Jerusalem Demsas

(3/23/23) Greater Greater Washington: Virginia is for YIMBYs: the pro-housing movement spreading across the commonwealth

(3/23/23) ARLnow: Arlingtonians celebrate and lament new zoning code as dust settles after historic vote last night

(3/23/23) DCist: After Bruising Debate, Arlington Passes ‘Missing Middle’ Zoning Change

(3/22/23) Patch: Missing Middle Housing Proposal Approved By Arlington County Board

(3/22/23) WTOP: Arlington Co. residents speak out on controversial increased housing plans

(3/22/23) The Washington Post: Arlington ends single-family-only zoning

(3/22/23) ARLnow: Arlington County Board expected to vote this evening on Missing Middle

(3/22/23) WTTG Fox 5: Arlington County leaders expected to vote on 'Missing Middle' proposal

(3/21/23) The Washington Post: Strapped for more housing, Alexandria looks to rework zoning rules

(3/23/23) Business Insider: It took a progressive Virginia suburb 8 years to let developers build apartments instead of single-family houses. It shows how hard it is to build middle-class housing in the US.

(3/18/23) Patch: Arlington's Missing Middle Supporters Show Confidence At Final Hearing

(3/17/23) The Washington Post Editorial Board: Put an end to single-family zoning in Arlington

(3/15/23) Greater Greater Washington: Show your support for Missing Middle housing in Arlington this weekend

(3/15/23) ARLnow: Local NAACP leaves CivFed amid fallout over resolution to improve confidence in county government

(3/14/23) Patch: Franconia Residents Protest Redevelopment Of Rose Hill Shopping Center

(3/9/23) Patch: Missing Middle Plan Wins Unanimous Approval From Planning Commission

(3/9/23) ARLnow: Arlington Planning Commission gives thumbs up to ‘Missing Middle’ zoning changes

(2/28/23) Falls Church News-Press: Coalition Rallies for Arlington Missing Middle Housing

(2/25/23) Patch: Missing Middle Housing Supporters Rally To End Single-Family Zoning

(2/24/23) Patch: Pro-Missing Middle Housing Groups To Hold Rally In Arlington

(2/24/23) Falls Church News-Press: Our Man in Arlington: Missing Middle Housing Debate Continues Apace

(2/22/23) ARLnow: ‘Missing Middle’ supporters to rally this weekend ahead of Planning Commission vote

(2/21/23) Greater Greater Washington: Here’s how “missing middle” homes can tackle high housing costs and traffic in Arlington County

(2/14/23) FFXnow: Residents mostly embrace West Falls Church Metro redevelopment, but some fear traffic dysfunction

(2/13/23) Commercial Observer: Housing’s Missing Middle: A Debate in Arlington, Va., Magnifies the Challenge

(1/27/23) Patch: Candidate Urges 'Bottom-Up' Process For Arlington's Housing Policy

(1/26/23) DCist & WAMU: Arlington Advances Contentious Housing Proposal To Build More Multifamily Units

(1/26/23) The Washington Post: Arlington lawmakers to consider a missing middle plan with no eightplexes

(1/25/23) ARLnow: BREAKING: Arlington County Board gives green light to hearings on Missing Middle

(1/25/23) ARLnow: After more speakers and a disruption, County Board takes extra day to deliberate Missing Middle

(1/25/23) ALXnow: Notes: Neighboring Arlington embroiled in single-family zoning fight Alexandria has avoided… so far

(1/24/23) WTTG Fox 5: Community meeting held on Arlington missing middle homes

(1/24/23) VICE Motherboard: How Nextdoor Put Neighbors In a Housing Policy 'Cage Match'

(1/22/23) Patch: Missing Middle Plan Stirs Up Lengthy Debate At Arlington Board Meeting

(1/21/23) WJLA ABC 7: Arlington County Board takes in public opinion on affordable housing strategy

(1/20/23) DCist & WAMU: Would Arlington County’s missing middle zoning plan make homes more affordable?

(1/18/23) Patch: Arlington Preps For Throng Of Missing Middle Speakers At Board Meeting 

(1/17/23) ARLnow: Arlington warns of shortened public speaking times ahead of ‘Missing Middle’ hearing

(1/4/23) FFXnow: Morning Notes: Reston Town Center Inspired YIMBYs of NOVA Co-Founder Adam Theo

(12/24/22) ARLnow: Duplexes vs. McMansions: What makes a house too big for neighbors?

(12/13/22) ARLnow: Planning Commission hearing on Missing Middle draws nearly 100 speakers

(12/10/22) The Washington Post: The battle over single-family zoning is also a fight over what to call it

(11/25/22) Falls Church News-Press: Our Man in Arlington: Missing Middle Housing Gets Religion

(11/10/22) Greater Greater Washington: Breakfast links: Arlington voters support candidates who favor missing-middle development

(11/9/22) WTTG Fox 5: Arlington County board members discuss 'Missing Middle' proposal

(11/9/22) ARLnow: What the election results mean for Missing Middle and minority politics in deep blue Arlington

(11/8/22) The Washington Post: De Ferranti wins second Arlington term; Read leading in Fairfax City mayor’s race

(11/8/22) ARLnow: DEVELOPING: Democrats poised for another sweep in Arlington, though Clement claims a few districts

(11/8/22) Patch: Arlington's 'Missing Middle' Housing Debate Looms Large In Election

(11/2/22) ARLnow: NEW: County Board says draft Missing Middle changes respond to community concerns

(10/31/22) The Washington Post: Arlington’s sole county board race a proxy war over ‘missing middle’

(10/30/22) Washington Monthly: Why I Can’t Afford to Live Where I Grew Up

(10/25/22) Choose To Be Curious: Ep. #180: Urbanism and Seeing with Fresh Eyes, with Luca Gattoni-Celli

(10/15/22) WRC NBC 4: Residents Debate ‘Missing Middle' Housing Plan in Arlington County

(10/10/22) WTTG Fox 5: YIMBYs of NoVA President Jane Green Comments on Arlington Missing Middle Debate

(9/20/22) ARLnow: County Board praises civil, if loud, discussion of Missing Middle and the Arlington Way

(9/9/2022) Falls Church News-Press: Our Man in Arlington: Missing-Middle Housing Generation Gap

(9/2/22) WAMU: YIMBYs of NoVA President Jane Green Discusses Arlington Missing Middle Housing (Segment ~14:25)

(8/19/22) Reason: Glenn Youngkin Says NIMBY Regulations Are Making Virginia an Impossibly Expensive Place To Live

(7/13/22) WUSA 9 CBS: 'Missing Middle' | Arlington leaders discuss ways to increase housing supply, affordability

(7/12/22) WTTG Fox 5: Arlington residents facing controversial housing fight over zoning

(7/11/22) The Washington Post: In Arlington, advocates and critics of ‘missing middle’ housing face off

(6/8/22) ALXnow: Planning Commissioners say study of discrimination impacts in Alexandria needed ahead of land use changes

(5/18/22) Greater Greater Washington: Zoning reform is looking viable in Northern Virginia 

(5/2/22) ARLnow: ‘Missing middle’ draft calls for legalizing multifamily housing countywide

(4/29/22) Alexandria Living Magazine: Residents Form Group To Advocate For Affordable Housing

(4/20/22) ALXnow: City Council priorities spark discussion over future of housing in Alexandria

(2/11/22) The Washington Post: In Amazon’s shadow, neighbors are dueling over housing density