Support the Elm Gardens tenants fight against displacement at the Takoma Metro station

Tell the DC Zoning Commission that this is how we stop displacement and provide more affordable housing opportunities at Takoma Metro.

The DC Zoning Commission is considering a proposal from the Elm Gardens tenant association and their non-profit partner to replace their aging 36-unit rental apartment building into a new, 4-story 100% affordable, accessible 80-unit building.

The new building would be modestly larger than the current building; however, some neighbors are still objecting. This is despite the currently redesigned proposal now being only 4 stories, having lost 30 affordable units in the downsizing from the originally proposed 110-unit building.

This 4-story redevelopment proposal not only saves existing low income tenants from displacement, but rebuilds their building with a modern elevator building that more than doubles the number of affordable homes, and includes eight units for permanent supportive housing to provide homes to formerly unhoused people.

This site is ideal for increasing housing opportunities given its proximity to major transit lines, and walk/bicycle access to local services. The building's design even imrpoves the sidewalk environment.

Tell the Zoning Commission this is the kind of new housing opportunity we need.

Image from: 7050 Eastern Ave. NW Zoning Case No. 23-19 by NHP Foundation

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Support ZC No. 23-19: Help Elm Gardens residents fight against displacement by Takoma Metro

Dear [elected official],

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I urge you to support the PUD (Zoning Case No. 23-19) for the Elm Gardens Owners and their non-profit partner to build 80 affordable homes in a modest 4-story building next to the Takoma Metro station. This project enables the residents to replace their aging 36-unit rental apartment building into a new, 4-story 100% affordable, accessible 80-unit building.

The modestly larger building, fulfills guidance of the Comp Plan to focus more activity around Metro stations, preventing displacement and increased affordable housing. The current proposal is a significant compromise from the 110-unit building. Further erosion of this project would jeopardize the feasibility of the project and puts Elm Gardens residents at risk of displacement.

I ask you to support this compromise building that preserves the ability of Elm Gardens residents to stay in their neighborhood, and expanded the opportunity to other low income residents.

This site is ideal for increased housing opportunities given its proximity to major transit lines, and walk/bicycle access to local services. It fulfills so many of the top priorities of the Comp Plan.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely, [Your information here]