18th and Columbia Road, NW photo by cesar maxit
Thanks to cesar for sharing: “Adams Morgan Plaza was recently fenced off by @TruistNews despite a nearly 50 year old public use easement that allowed farmers market, apple pie festival, concerts, protests, gatherings. Today a new message appeared above the fence.”
1617 U Street, NW
From the Mayor’s Office:
“This project will include the redevelopment of the existing police station and fire station and is envisioned to include high-density, mixed use. The site along U Street NW, 17th Street NW, and V Street NW in Ward 1 comprises two lots (square 175, lots 826 and 827) at 1617 U Street NW and 1620 V Street NW that total approximately 82,000 square feet at the border of the Adams Morgan and Reed-Cooke neighborhoods. It is within walking distance to the U Street / African American Civil War Memorial / Cardozo (Green and Yellow Lines) Metrorail station and multiple bus stops. RFP Release: Fall 2022.”
Full release including many other projects around town: (more…)
Thanks to Sam for sending: “Stuff is happening at the Sun Trust Plaza in AdMo. Now completely surrounded by tall fencing. And a “construction entrance” sign has been erected in the back of the building.” (more…)
Thanks to a reader for sending from 43rd Place: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
A sincere plea for help (lawyers that can represent a neighborhood, we need you!), and answers (from District leadership, we need these, too!).
I am an Anacostia resident (since 2010), writing on behalf of more Anacostia residents and our unanswered petition imploring the Mayor, DHCD and Chapman Development to deliver a vibrant, mixed-use development that promotes walkabilty and provides neighobrhood-serving retail where we live. The project of note is now known as the Maple View Flats but was part of the Big K Special Merit Project. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Can we talk about the massive overhaul underway on Kennedy Street NW?
Between 3rd and 13th, I made a rough count of 17 buildings under some degree of construction. Some turning into bigger pop ups. Some into large buildings. Some maybe with retail.
What are people’s thoughts overall? (more…)
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser, the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA), District leaders, and community members broke ground on Parcel 42, DC’s first “OurRFP” project, a mixed-use and 98% affordable apartment building with 110-units and ground floor retail space located at 7th Street NW and Rhode Island Avenue in Ward 2. (more…)
3900 Wisconsin Avenue, NW rendering courtesy Roadside Development
From an email:
“King Street Oyster Bar, the award-winning oyster bar that captured hearts across the DMV for its coastal vibes and infamous happy hours, is opening a fifth location at City Ridge in Fall 2022. This trendy addition to the King Street fleet will feature 4,800-SF of fresh LA aesthetic with a neutral white-beige palette designed by Georgetown architect firm //3877. King Street will also boast: (more…)
15th and S Street, NW
Holy moly! You can see some renderings here “a five-story, 158-unit luxury apartment building with an underground parking garage for both residents and Scottish Rite Temple patrons” (more…)
7th and H Street, NE
Thanks to Alex and Kevin for sending: “Did I miss an update on what’s happening at the NE corner of H and 7th NE”
The listing says:
“700 H Street NE
1,762 – 17,000+ S.F. (more…)