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Mid Century Modern Landscape Design Series: Part 1

January 2025

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Guide to Washington, D.C. Zoning Code for Landscape Design (Part 1):

Setbacks, Yards, and Exceptions, or What You Can Build Where

January 2025

So you live in Washington, DC and you want to make your yard more enjoyable and usable. Because DC is a dense city, there are a lot of regulations that limit what and where you can build. The million-dollar question (sometimes literally!) in DC is this: Can you build it there? The goal of this article is to help you determine what you can build and where you can build it. You're in luck: I've never encountered a property where nothing could be done...

Guide to Washington, D.C. Zoning Code for Landscape Design (Part 2):

Lot Occupancy, Sheds, and What you Can Build in Required Yards

January 2025

A continuation of the previous article on Washington DC's zoning code. Read that article first! In this article, we discuss lot occupancy, pervious surface, exceptions to the rules, and sheds. We learn what landscape structures  you can build in required yards. It's more than you might think!

November 2023

Do you own a rowhouse or a townhouse with a small back yard? Want to make the space more livable, pleasant, and environmentally friendly but aren't sure how? I work in these spaces frequently and wanted to share some tips and design examples with you!...