Last week a reader inquired about this building located at 17th and Kenyon St, NW. Lots of interesting info about it here.
But just wanted to add a quick update I received from CM Graham’s office. The National Housing Trust/Enterprise acquired the building on behalf of the Martinez family and construction will begin this month. They hope to finish by summer 2011 with “32 units of green, affordable rental housing”.
“Dear PoP,
I live in The Eleven Condo building at 1111 11th St NW. The attached photos are of the building next door, in between The Eleven and The Morrison-Clark House B & B. Could you look into the building’s status? It’s a beautiful brick building, but all the windows are boarded up and there’s regularly trash out front. The location is fabulous and I think if someone gave it some TLC, it could be a gem!”
Do any readers know the story of this building? Is it going to be one of the buildings torn down to make room for the Convention Center Hotel? Is it too late for it to be saved? Anyone know what it used to be and how long it has been boarded up?
There’s a big new project coming to the former parking lot at the corner of Vermont Ave and T St, NW. You can find a lot of info on their Web site here. We’ll have some judging building posts as the construction progresses.
“Dear PoP,
As part of the process to get active participation in the 14th Street Revitalization Strategy, the Office of Planning has created a survey asking the same questions from the kick-off meeting held at Powell Elementary School on October 20, 2010. For those who were unable to make it to the meeting, this is an opportunity to still be involved. Is it possible to post this message so that more residents can have their concerns voiced? More information about the plan can be found on our website at www.planning.dc.gov.”
And more info here as well.
Rendering courtesy of Shalom Baranes Architects
Wed. morning there was a ceremony announcing the launch of this new project. Was it worth getting completely soaked? No, but I am excited about the project. I think it’s going to inject a lot of life into this section of 14th St.
So, what do you think of the rendering? Think it’s a good fit for the 14th Street corridor?
Details from a press release:
The JBG Companies and Grosvenor announce plans for a premier mixed-use residential and retail development.
Located in the heart of Logan Circle, the new glass, metal and terracotta structure will incorporate the historic building that once housed the Whitman-Walker Clinic. It will span the entire block of 14th Street NW between S and Swann streets NW. Construction on the project is expected to be completed in the Spring of 2012.
The development was designed by Shalom Baranes Architects, one of the area’s most prolific designers, known for its innovative style and extensive historic preservation experience. When completed, the building will be seven stories and will offer 125 sleek condominium residences. The renowned Toronto-based interior design firm, Cecconi Simone Inc., selected all of the building’s interior finishes and designed the unit layouts and all common area spaces, including a lobby lounge, fitness center and extensive rooftop terrace. Building features include a glass and terracotta façade with balconies and private unit terraces. An elaborate rooftop terrace amenity area will feature outdoor living rooms, an outdoor kitchen and bar, a fire pit, water feature and a sundeck. The first floor will have 18,000 square feet of retail space.
The future District Condos, view from S St, NW
Current view on 14th St, NW
A new building is going up on what was a vacant lot at 1503 11th St, NW. Looks pretty promising. Probably too early for a proper judging but I’ll be sure to repost when it’s all finished. At the moment it looks like it’ll fit in nicely.
Well that was fast but we’ve already got an update on the development bid at the old Bruce Monroe School at 3000 Georgia Ave, NW. This just got very very serious. I’d be very curious to know exactly how serious Elevation Burger and/or the folks from Churchkey are in potentially coming to the space. If true this could be huge!
WBJ’s Michael Neibauer writes:
Option A — we assume it’s the firms’ preferred option — would feature an NDC-developed mixed-use building on the eastern third of the site, comprising 88-175 apartments up to 1,000 square feet, 17,000-26,000 square feet of retail space and a community learning center. Yes! Organic Market, Neighborhood Restaurant Group (Chuchkey, Birch and Barley, Rustico, Vermilion), Elevation Burger and a hardware store are listed as potential tenants.
The western two-thirds would comprise 52 EYA-developed townhomes ranging from 1,500-2,000 square feet, each with one or two garage parking spaces.
Now if you’ll forgive me, I’m going to lay down for a few minutes before I pass out with joy…
Thanks to all who sent links. Washington Business Journal’s Michael Neibauer has the scoop:
…the bid features multi-family rental units atop street-level retail — a hardware store, perhaps, or a Yes! Organic Market — in addition to EYA-built townhouses on the western end of the 121,825-square-foot site.
Bruce Monroe was closed after the 2008 school year and subsequently razed. Graham secured $1.5 million in the fiscal 2011 budget to temporarily enhance the space with playgrounds, a tennis court, two basketball courts and parking.
…the city needs several weeks to vet the Neighborhood Development Company/EYA bid before deciding how to move ahead.
Sound like a good use of the space?
I gotta admit, every time I walk past the, now, park it makes me smile because people seem to be having such a good time. Though I haven’t forgotten that bad blood is still felt by many after the school was razed. Can YES! Organic Market save the day?
Maybe we should aim higher…?
I’ll admit that I haven’t been following the controversy over 2910 Garfield St. NW too closely. Basically one house was demolished, some “100-year-old oak and red cedar trees” were cut down and the developer plans on building two “5,000-square-foot homes on the site”. I’m saddened by the fact that the old trees were cut down but when I was walking by I couldn’t help but notice what seemed to be a bit of a double standard. Across their street there are a number of rowhouses with signs that say “No Subdivision, No McMansions”. I’m not saying these homes are McMansions but I imagine they are on a plot that was most definitely subdivided. See photo below:
Thanks to all who forwarded the news from CM Jim Graham:
“More good news. Bob Cohen of Perseus Realty testified just minutes ago at a Council Hearing (in response to my questions) that the Anthony Bowen YMCA project at 14th and W “anticipates being able to start construction before the end of the year.” Thus the long awaited new YMCA, and enhanced retail and residential for the U Street area will be realized.
There will be much more on this in the near future. But this breakthrough is very good news.”