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Guest blog: Dance Loft on 14 survived DC’s affordable housing meltdown. ANC 4E shouldn’t let it die now.

Guest blog: Dance Loft on 14 survived DC’s affordable housing meltdown. ANC 4E shouldn’t let it die now.

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After three years of financial limbo caused by DC’s affordable housing funding crisis, Dance Loft on 14’s exciting mixed-use development in Ward 4 finally has a path forward. But it needs ANC 4E’s support to get there, and the commissioners who will decide its fate weren’t in office when the project was originally approved.
Press release: Dance Loft on 14, a unique, affordable housing and arts center project, hangs in the balance

Press release: Dance Loft on 14, a unique, affordable housing and arts center project, hangs in the balance

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Supporters urge ANC 4E to endorse modifications to advance project at crucial Tuesday vote.
Virginia General Assembly: Urgent action item and exciting housing updates!

Virginia General Assembly: Urgent action item and exciting housing updates!

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This has been a monumental year for housing at the Virginia General Assembly. An unprecedented number of housing bills are heading to the Governor’s desk - but before we share the updates on successful bills, we need you to join us in an urgent action! 

Testimony: Transit Funding in the Virginia Budget

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The Coalition for Smarter Growth strongly supports requests for transit funding by the transit agencies and local governments across the Commonwealth. 
Urgent: email today to secure transit funding in VA

Urgent: email today to secure transit funding in VA

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Without this funding, we will see fare hikes and service cuts during a time when frequent, reliable, and affordable transit is more important than ever.