Development

“Dance Loft on 14 Develops New Performing Arts Facility With Net Zero Energy and Affordable Housing”

By Prince Of Petworth


4618 14th Street, NW Rendering courtesy of Heleos

From a press release:

“Dance Loft on 14 has partnered with developer Heleos to build a new state-of-the-art home for the performing arts nonprofit within a mixed-use building that also boasts net zero energy targets and affordable housing. The 124,000 sq foot structure will secure a permanent home for Dance Loft in Ward 4, catalyze business on upper 14th street, and add sorely needed affordable housing to D.C. The Zoning Commission hearing to approve or deny the project will occur on May 5th. (more…)

“This project will include the redevelopment of the existing police station and fire station and is envisioned to include high-density, mixed use.”

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

“Does class A retail translate to urgent care?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“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…)

Ground Broken on Parcel 42 in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth

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…)

“King Street Oyster Bar and Tatte Bakery Coming to City Ridge”

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

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