Duke Street Land Use Plan
Summary
The draft plan covers 1.6 square miles — five Potomac Yards' worth — with a housing-first, flexible approach, 10% committed affordable units on redevelopment, ~9 acres of new open space, and better bike/ped connections.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Redevelopment driven by the plan could expand the tax base; costs not quantified.
Residents, small businesses and future tenants along the Duke Street corridor.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Traffic congestion bogs down Duke Street land use vision
By Sydney Kodama | skodama@alextimes.com An ambitious plan to reshape land use and increase housing along the city’s Duke Street corridor has prompted concerns from existing residents and City Council about worsening the corridor’s traffic. City off...
City Council Legislative Meeting — October 27, 2026
An update on the Duke Street Land Use Plan, which will guide future development and transportation along one of the city's major corridors.
Planning Commission Public Hearing — October 6, 2026
The draft plan covers 1.6 square miles — five Potomac Yards' worth — with a housing-first, flexible approach, 10% committed affordable units on redevelopment, ~9 acres of new open space, and better bike/ped connections.
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