Thanks to the good folks at The Heights Life for tipping me off to their investigation of Columbia Heights Retail. This is what they found out about the Washington Sports Club: “The doors are open and the machines are lined up, but the sweat will have to wait. I was told WSC would open on Monday, but that’s only to sign up new members. Workouts won’t begin for “another few weeks.”
Development
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I unfortunately missed the actual ceremony but I was able to catch the celebrations afterward. Pictured above is James O’Brien, owner of Red Rocks, John Andrade, owner of Asylum and the upcoming Meridian Pint, and Ward 1 Councilmember Jim Graham. I also spoke with 3DG owner, John Goldman (photo after the jump) who told me that a fence will go up around the old Bi-Rite building and demolition will take place in less than two weeks. By the end of the summer Mr. Goldman hopes to move 3DG headquarters into the second floor offices. Mr. Andrade hopes to have the restaurant/bar Meridian Pint open by December. Sounds pretty ambitious but I’m certainly looking forward to it.
And now for the exciting but somewhat unrelated news from Councilmember Jim Graham. Graham hopes to work with Metro to convert the little park (owned by Metro) directly across the street from Red Rocks on the southwest corner of 11th and Park into a dog park! Graham asked O’Brien and Andrade if they supported the idea and they were 100% behind it. Stay tuned for more info on that front.
More photos and info on the 3DG building after the jump. (more…)
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Yes, I am aware that I am a bit naive. But how do entire apartment building fall into disarray? This building looks like it was once a beauty. Does it get taken over by a slum lord at some point who just stops making any repairs?
The New York Times reviews Marvin, located at 14th and U, in this weekend’s New York Times Style section.
My favorite quote from the article: “At the edge of the deck, the smell of the fries being cooked downstairs wafted up to the crowd.
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I think it’s about time I started showing this building some love. After all this is where the Yes! Organic Market will eventually call home.
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See for yourself and make your voice heard at a meeting Monday night. I saw the following on the Petworth Listserv:
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“The National Capital Planning Commission will be hosting a public meeting regarding the proposed development of the Armed Force Retirement Home Monday night at 6:30pm. The AFRH are proposing to build at 9 million+ SF development along Irving Street, Park Place, Rock Creek Church Road, and North Capital Street. This is as large as the Pentrgon, or 10 DC USA’s, and will bring the equivenant of 2 Nationals ball games of traffic into East Columbia Heights (Pleasant Plains, and Park View) and South Petworth. There is a lot of support in the District Government, Congress, and National Parks service to create a public park, much like Atlanta’s Peidmont Park or Brooklyns Prospect Park in Park Slope, instead of more condos to the land along Park Place, NW. This would still allow for significant development, but reduce the amount and provide much needed green space to an area that is lacking it now, but we need residents to come out to support this concept. |
Monday, April 14, 2008
6:30
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Once again for the expats. Looking pretty solid. Can you smell the Mocha Hut Coffee?
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I’ve noticed the building going up at 14th and Florida is using quite a bit of wood? Is that normal? What is the benefit of using wood instead of concrete?
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Sweet. 3921 and 3917 7th Street, NW have been boarded up forever. But I finally saw some work going on. Soon to be condos perhaps?
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I saw this on the Petworth Listserv:
“NATIONAL CAPITAL PLANNING COMMISSION (NCPC) PUBLIC MEETING
on the Armed Forces Retirement Home Final Master Plan
Public Input Is Welcomed
Please join the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) to discuss the proposed final Armed Forces Retirement Home Master Plan. The Plan has been submitted to NCPC for review and action at the Commission’s May 1, 2008, meeting.
NCPC staff will describe characteristics of the plan and will be available to answer questions and receive public comments.
Public Meeting
Monday, April 14, 2008
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Bruce-Monroe Elementary School
3102 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
Speakers will be given five minutes to make oral comments.
Written comments will be accepted at the meeting and also may be sent to:
Mr. Eugene Keller
National Capital Planning Commission
401 9th Street, NW
North Lobby, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20004
eugene.keller@ ncpc.gov“