Wesley Sturhan
Writer and commentator who authored the Greater Greater Washington essay discussed in this episode, focusing on D.C. land-use, neighborhood change, and regulatory barriers to development.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 28min
Should DC Get Rid of Its ANCs?
Wesley Sturhan, a writer on D.C. land-use and neighborhood change, argues that local review processes and neighborhood commissions slow development. He discusses procedural delays, real costs for small businesses, and how rules that once fit 1970s civic life now block growth. He compares looser permitting elsewhere and proposes faster reviews and clearer timelines to spur neighborhood evolution.
