When Bill Adler and Peggy Robin launched the Cleveland Park listserv in 1999, they provided a perfect platform for a community passionate about local affairs. Twelve years later, it's the largest neighborhood email list in the U.S. with 11,000 members and growing.

We recently caught up with Bill and Peggy to get their thoughts on hot topics like the Giant Food development and the 25% zoning cap on restaurants, as well as their favorite places and things to do in Cleveland Park.

Minutes from Clarendon, Ft. Myer, and Pentagon City, these newly renovated apartments offer contemporary finishes and amenities that go above and beyond what you'd expect from a sensibly priced residence.

Community amenities include:

• Private, richly landscaped community courtyard with grilling stations
• Sparkling outdoor pool with sundeck and cabana seating
• 2-level fitness center with state-of-the-art cardio and strength equipment

Home features include:

• Chef-caliber kitchens with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances
• Ceramic tiling in baths
• Combination washer-dryer in every home
• Courtyard views

We're thrilled to have just launched a full redesign and overhaul of UrbanIgloo.com, inspired by your feedback and suggestions. Our new site features:

• New look and feel as well as content for every page on the site
• Easier-to-use property search functionality
• Ability for renters to add apartments to a "wishlist" while searching
• New Resources section with insights and tips from over 25 neighborhood bloggers and DC real estate experts
• Expanded Neighborhoods section with over 30 DC area neighborhood guides
• Updated stories of the people behind Urban Igloo

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• Garage parking
• In-unit washer and dryer
• Granite counters and stainless steel appliances 
• Large double-balcony with views of Bethesda

See more pictures and learn more about this condo ... 

"Urban Igloo was extremely helpful in assisting us in finding an apartment. A very responsive real estate agent drove us around to show us apartments based on understanding our needs. She gave us a knowledgeable tour of the neighborhoods in which the apartment buildings were located, great advice on what to look for, and was very much our advisor and advocate throughout. Urban Igloo provides a wonderful service to those of us relocating to DC where the apartment rental market is very tight."

Jill S., Crystal City, August 2011

"Urban Igloo, thanks for making my life easy. I will recommend you to anyone and everyone. You are the bomb!"

Carrie K., Mt. Vernon Triangle, August 2011

Read more landlord and renter testimonials...

• Vintage Crystal - Sunday, September 18 (stop by for a glass of wine!)
• Clarendon Day - Saturday, September 24 (look for the car!)