It’s nearly gone. I think they’re still digging out the basement a bit. It’s wild to see this transformation.
For those that have missed some discussions on what the building will be you can read an old discussion here though be warned there are an insane amount of comments. And for those who forgot what it’s gonna look like here’s the artist rendition.
A reader would like to know if there are any updates on this space adjacent to the new Allegro project on Meridian and 14th Street:
“It is on the meridian side of the development. It’s several stories with large glass windows and looks nice. A commenter on the 12/18 Allegro posting said that a construction worker said it was going to be a restaurant.”
I did notice that it looks nearly completed but I’m not sure what’s slated to go in. Does anyone know if it’ll be a restaurant? If so what kind?
Well, it’s been a month since the last update and it seems to be coming along very nicely. I was most struck but the silver things up top. Do you think these are just for style or function or both? Do you like they way they look?
Towards the back of the building you can see there has been some progress on the tower type structures that are getting a white trim.
So you digging the look? I haven’t heard anymore updates on whether or not it will be rental or condo nor have I heard more retail news besides Gillian Clark’s new restaurant. I’ll keep you updated as news develops but if you guys hear anything be sure to let me know!
Thanks to a reader for alerting me to the “For Lease” sign on the new building at 14th and U. I think the building came out pretty well. Nothing to crazy but I dig it. I wonder if a restaurant or bar will take that spot. A part of me wishes some other type of retail would go in – you know to keep the nice mix of restaurant/bars/furniture etc. Do you have a preference if you’d rather see a restaurant/bar or something else go in there?
While we’re on the topic of Georgetown, I thought I’d ask about the proposed waterfront park. Anyone know when it’s supposed to be completed? One of the few things I miss about living in DC is that we’re kinda far away from the beach. But if we had some sweet waterfront parks I think that would scratch what itches me. Anyone else looking forward to this park being completed?
“What is going on on Park Road between 14th and 17th? They’ve been tearing up the road and it’s created quite a mess. I’ve been told it’s because they are laying pipe for water for a fountain at the park at the intersection of Kenyon, Park and 14th Street (in front of Julia’s Empanada’s and those businesses). Any truth to that? Seems odd to me they’d have to make such a mess on a road running east to west to get water to that site for a fountain. Perhaps you or some of your readers know?”
Ah, I received a press release about this and they’ve also created a nice Web site:
Where: Park Road, NW from 17th St, NW to Hiatt Place, NW
When: 7:00 am—7:00 pm, Monday-Saturday
starting Monday, December 8, 2008 until February 2009
Purpose: Road construction work on Park Road, NW,
from 17th St, NW to Hiatt Place, NW.
One lane of traffic will be open at all times during construction.
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) began road construction on Park Road NW on Monday, December 8, 2008. Construction of Park Road from Hiatt Place to 14th Street is estimated to begin in February 2009 with completion in June 2009, weather permitting. This road construction is part of the first phase of a major facelift for the Columbia Heights corridor. Continues after the jump. (more…)
It kinda looks a bit surreal, right? So what do you think of the building? This is the spot where the YES! Organic Market will go into. Not sure on the exact date of their opening though. I seem to recall folks took issue with the “tower” on previous buildings I’ve shown. Overall do you dig the look of the building?
It seems like there has been zero movement here. Anyone know the timeline for when it will be redeveloped? It is going to become a market again, right?
Some folks were asking yesterday what was going to happen to the big parking lot in the middle of downtown. I walked by and noticed that the developers had put a rendering of the site up. It seems it’ll be bustling.
You can find all the details of the deal on the City Center DC Web site.
Another rendering:
Currently:
This is another spot being developed by the Donatelli group. It looks like they may be getting ready to assemble a crane or some sort of scaffolding. Any one know what that is in the middle of the photo? This spot is set to be a small condo building.
