Friendship Commons Approved Amid Pushback | Washington DC News

Montgomery County planners just gave the green light to Friendship Commons, the massive redevelopment of the old GEICO campus in Friendship Heights — a five-to-zero vote that’s turning a dormant office zone into a new mixed-use residential hub with affordable housing and Metro access. But don’t expect calm: fierce opposition raised concerns over tree loss and shrinking green space, while a lawsuit from the Village Council claims the project violates planning agreements. Still, the board asked staff to find ways to preserve more trees — showing they’re trying to balance growth with nature — as legal battles loom and the project moves forward. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c1a00e515cd9820a