19th and M Street, NW

I nearly dropped by bifocals when I saw this. I can’t be the only one staggered by the sight of this corner.

There was a time, there was a time… Read More

rendering courtesy JBG

From Monumental Sports:

“Today, Monumental Sports & Entertainment’s Founder, Chairman, Principal Partner, and CEO, Ted Leonsis, announced the company has reached a framework of an agreement for a public-private partnership to create a world-class Entertainment District in Alexandria at Potomac Yard, pending legislative approval and completion of definitive documents. This would relocate the NHL’s Washington Capitals and the NBA’s Washington Wizards’ home arena to Virginia beginning in 2028, should the proposal become finalized. Read More

Bates and North Capitol Street, NW

Thanks to G. for sending: “Cycle House – Mixed Use, 18 units + retail, affordable, net zero! #TruxtonCircleRising” Read More

901 Monroe Street, NE

“Dear PoPville,

I’m wondering if you or your readers may have any updates on the development at 901 Monroe St NE in Brookland – or maybe it’s stalled indefinitely?

901 Monroe is the vacant lot directly across from the Brookland metro station’s bus loop and, according to old PoPville posts, no progress has been made following demolition over ten years ago. Read More

3900 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Speaking of City Ridge (former Fannie Mae site.)

Everyone good with City Ridge officially falling within Tenleytown borders now?

And those are some serious metal signs not just the flimsy banners…

400 Morse Street, NE

Thanks to Eric for sending word about Palette 22 coming to Union Market: Read More

2406 18th Street, NW

Looks like the three buildings on the 2400 block of 18th Street, NW in Adams Morgan have been sold at a tax sale: Read More

Thanks to R. for sending: “I think the motel 6 in union market is on its last legs… zoning notices go from the motel to a few buildings over.” Read More

17th and R Street, NW

Thanks to J. for sending the update to the scuttlebutt from earlier this month:

“Signage just went up. Its a shame what they did to the building (some nice details are gone) But a bakery and coffee shop sounds good. Also a great spot for outside seating.”

Stay tuned for an opening date.

1055 29th Street, NW

Thanks to Michele for sending the latest at the Georgetown Heating Plant: “They seem to be making progress ripping out the back of the building while keeping the facade upright. Fingers crossed” Read More