Last week, EYA’s CEO and co-founder, Bob Youngentob, spoke on a panel with members of ULI Washington to the Planning Directors Advisory Committee of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Government (COG) to share some of the challenges inhibiting new housing production and offer suggestions for changes that could enhance housing production with the region’s planning directors.

For both artists and art lovers, The Art League's annual Patrons' Show is the highlight of the year. Described as part block party, part fundraiser, The Patrons' Show is a unique opportunity to view and purchase locally made art, while supporting a great cause. This year marks the 52nd anniversary of The Patrons' Show and EYA is proud to sponsor of the event.

Last week, EYA team members joined thousands to attend this year's International Builders' Show in Las Vegas. Over 1,400 manufacturers and suppliers from around the globe came to showcase and display the latest trends and products in home building and design.

We are honored to announce that the Townhomes at Robinson Landing received top national recognition at the annual Best in American Living Awards (BALA) ceremony, earning the "Gold" award for best design.

We are honored to announce that EYA neighborhoods have once again been voted 'Best of' in Bethesda Magazine's 2020 readers' poll. We were thrilled to see that The Brownstones at Chevy Chase Lake were awarded the Readers' Pick for Best New Townhome Community, with both Grosvenor Heights and Montgomery Row ranking in the top 5. The Lindley was also voted in the top 3 for the New Luxury Apartments category.

Dear Friends of EYA, Best wishes for a happy and healthy new year. Welcome to our inaugural issue of “Walking the Talk.” Our intent is regularly to update you on EYA’s current projects through its affiliated entities and more importantly to provide you with our perspectives on opportunities and challenges facing all of us in the DMV regarding residential development.