Event Dime
How Developers Used Affordable Housing to Rip Off DC
Sports & Fitness
- When:
- December 11, 2025 · 8:00 AM
- Where:
- City Cast DC
- Source:
- City Cast DC
The politically-connected developers of a new affordable-housing building have walked away with millions more than experts say is typical — and taxpayers footed the bill. That’s one takeaway from a big Washington Post investigation, and it also goes a long way to explaining just why it’s so hard to build affordable housing in the city. Steve Thompson, the reporter behind the investigation, is here to explain. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Yo