Friendship Commons Approved Amid Pushback | Washington DC News

Washington DC News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 3, 2026 · 1m

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…