by jtadmin | Feb 17, 2021 | Life in the DMV
The Arlington County Board has granted unanimous approval for what will be the first Rosslyn high-rise development to include affordable units. Snell Properties will replace the office building at 1820 and 1830 N Fort Myer Drive (also known as Ames Center) with a pair...
by jtadmin | Jan 18, 2021 | Life in the DMV, Uncategorized
Amazon has put nearly $400 million in below-market loans and grants toward the Washington Housing Conservancy’s purchase of the Crystal House apartments in Arlington. The 828-unit apartment complex was sold to the Washington Housing Conservancy, an affordable housing...
by jtadmin | Jan 6, 2021 | Life in the DMV
Before the pandemic took hold, and the housing crisis was obvious but less urgent politically, a bill was introduced in Maryland that could have permanently reshaped the area’s housing landscape. In January, Delegate Vaughn Stewart (who represents Montgomery...
by jtadmin | Apr 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Amazon HQ2 project includes a $20 million contribution to affordable housing in Arlington. This amount reflects a $7.5 million base contribution consistent with the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance. In addition, a $12.5 million benefit was negotiated on top of...
by jtadmin | Mar 26, 2020 | Life in the DMV
Amazon and Housing Affordability In our area, housing affordability is an existing challenge. So much so that Arlington County has identified affordability as a focus for the county. At JETMA, we are often asked how Amazon HQ2 impacts affordable housing in our area....
