Development

Dear PoP – What’s Going on In North Country

By Prince Of Petworth

“I am new to the area and was wondering if you’ve heard of any future developments in the upper georgia avenue/brightwood area. so far, its a pretty decent neighborhood (with its minor “activity”, but could be much better with the right services – say restaurants/bars and retail. i’m thinking that a really good coffee/breakfast spot could help.your thoughts?”

You’re in luck as there is an ANC meeting Wed. night discussing some new development in North Country. (Also be sure to check out Brightwood Bistro.)

From a reader:

This meeting is very important for the Future of “North Country” so it would be great if you could announce it on PoP. Thanks!

When: Wed, December 17, 7pm – 9pmWhere: Takoma Rec Center, 300 Van Buren Street, NW (map)

Description: ANC 4B will hold a special public meeting on Wednesday, December 17, at 7 pm, at Takoma Rec Center, 300 Van Buren Street, NW. The agenda includes recommendation votes on the Sheridan Theater, Sabor Restaurant (both near Georgia and Sheridan), and the Curtis Chevrolet site (Georgia and Missouri).

Allegro Development Watch

By Prince Of Petworth

Per another reader’s request. A quick look at The Allegro located at 3460 14th Street.

This is what it looked like in August.

Below is what it is project to look like:

Thumbs up or down?

After the jump you can see the progress on the building at Georgia and Taylor (where the YES! Organic Market will located), it’s also coming along quite nicely. (more…)

Park Place Development Watch (Above Petworth Metro)

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader writes:

“Do you have picture updates for the other angles of Park Place above the Petworth Metro? I am very glad for the one angle you usually show, but would love to see others.. especially of the smaller scale part.”

Smaller scale part from the back:

Another reader writes:

“Perhaps I’ve missed it but would be Great if you had an insider’s update on the construction above the GA/Petworth Metro station…any new word on when it will be completed, which retail stores will fill it, will the condos be owned/rented, and whether any other restaurants/bars/etc might be opening nearby soon.”

Last Monday I broke the news that Gillian Clark formerly of Colorado Kitchen has signed a letter of intent to open up a restaurant in one of the spots. I also believe a Mocha Hut is slated to go into one of the spots. I believe the other spots will be filled by similar folks that are in the Highland Park building in Columbia Heights. If I was a betting man, and I am most definitely a betting man, I’d say we’ll probably get something like a Potbelly’s but that is pure speculation. I believe the project is supposed to be finished in 2009. I’ve recently heard some scuttlebutt that the project may be going back to condos but I have no confirmation on that. Will update as soon as I get more info.

More photos after the jump. (more…)

Sneak Peek of Caliyogurt on 18th Street in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

Grand opening is this Friday Saturday. The store is located at 2473 18th St., NW. In addition to frozen yogurt, oddly and happily, they also have an impressive selection of teas. I thought that was pretty funny since I had just asked where was the best spot to get some loose tea?

The inside looks great too.

More photos after the jump including some sweet looking toppings. (more…)

Development Watch: 11th and Park

By Prince Of Petworth

Here are some cool pictures of the interior of the 3DG project and future home of the Meridian Pint bar. For those who don’t recall you can read the interview I did with Meridian Pint owner Jon Andrade here.

They’ve been digging out the basement:

The roof has been removed:

They’ve applied for a liquor license:

And outdoor cafe seating:

More Development To Georgia Ave.

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to a reader for sending this link to DC Mud:

“DC Offers $10 million…….The last project announced – and only non-Ward 8
development named – was the Neighborhood Development Company’s The Heights on
Georgia Avenue. Located at 3232 Georgia Avenue NW, the $25 million project
will receive $742,000 in TIF credits. With 10,000 square feet of retail
(possibly to include a hardware store and sit-down restaurant) and 70
residential units, NDC hopes to start building late next year.”

New Building Going Up at 11th and T Streets, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

While stores are going out of business (see below) it seems new buildings are still going strong. This building is going into a great corner spot at 11th and T. It seems like they can fit 8-16 apartments (a totally arbitrary guess) in this space. It seems like the condo market has ground to a halt so do you think they’ll be rentals?

Auto Source on 14th Street Closed In Recent Crackdown?

By Prince Of Petworth

Remember a couple of weeks ago when we learned that the city was closing down 23 used car dealerships? The Post had reported:

“The District is closing 23 used-car dealerships and plans to terminate the licenses of 303 salespeople, Mayor Adrian M. Fenty said yesterday. The dealerships, he said, were nothing more than glorified storage facilities that had nothing to do with selling cars.”

I’ve recently noticed that Auto Source on 14th Street just south of U doesn’t have many cars in their lot anymore. That is a prime location. Anyone know if they were part of the crackdown? Anyone know what’s going to happen with that land?

Sweet Potential For This Spot at 17th and Columbia

By Prince Of Petworth


17th and Columbia Road, NW

Last month I noted that it seemed like there were tons of spots for lease on 18th Street in Adams Morgan. Well, I found one that is particularly worth noting. It looks like it was in a former movie theater. I seem to remember most recently this spot was a huge dollar type store, right? The potential for this to turn into a cool spot is incredible. I know it’s a bit tougher because it’s on Columbia but imagine the possibilities. What do you think would be the best business that could go in here? I’m thinking a huge Tryst type spot with a comedy club (see below about 14th and T).

Development at 14th and T, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Washington Business Journal is reporting the deal is near finalized. The winner? Room & Board Inc., a Minneapolis furniture chain that plans a 32,000-square-foot store. Ugh, we could of had a Tryst type spot and yoga and a comedy club. We coulda been contenders. Sadly that team couldn’t get the financing it needed to purchase the building fast enough. I’m glad something’s going into this spot but it is definitely a bit disappointing. The article quotes Jim Graham:

“It’s disappointing because we had some very good prospects for that building, you know, locally rooted businesses,” said Councilman Jim Graham, D-Ward 1. “I don’t know how Room & Board feels about being welcomed into a neighborhood. But they’ve got a lot of people angry.”

So are you angry?

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