Once again for the expats: You can really see the building starting to rise up. It’s still hard to imagine what 8 stories will ultimately look like but it is very exciting.
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Development
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From a reader:
“Perhaps you could pass along the info on the meeting tonight involving the mayor and the Kennedy Street Corridor Revitalization Plan.
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Donatelli wrote the following comment in the comments section but I thought I’d draw it out so it wouldn’t get lost in the mix. He writes:
“Dear Petworthians – Thanks for all the feedback and comments. First, I
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It is my pleasure to introduce you to one of the main forces behind many of the new developments in the U Street, Columbia Heights and Petworth neighborhoods. Mr. Donatelli was kind enough to sit with me for a few hours at the Looking Glass Lounge last week. We spoke about his earlier projects in U Street, his ongoing projects in Columbia Heights and his upcoming projects in Petworth. This is really an exciting time to be living in these neighborhoods and after speaking with Donatelli I am convinced that we are going to see many more positive developments in the near future. A little taste : Get ready for up to 8 new retail options on Georgia Avenue, near the metro, that could include restaurants like a Hank’s Oyster Bar and The Heights! You’ll be able to make your voice heard in the comments section to let Mr. Donatelli know your retail/restaurant preferences. Profile continues after the jump. (more…)
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Thanks to the many readers who sent me the link to this post. The article says construction is planned for “2009 with completion in the beginning of 2011“. An excerpt:
“GSC also plans 20,000 s.f. of retail on the first floor, doubling the 20,000 s.f. of existing retail in vintage buildings along U Street, which will be incorporated. According to Moore, “People are welcoming this change to the neighborhood. This is a strip that isn’t very attractive right now. We hope to bring an exciting new mixed-use building to the neighborhood, and provide much needed affordable rental apartments.”
Check out the full post here.
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Right? I love the conversion of a church into a condos. The potential is ridiculously good.
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Thanks to a commenter from the forum section alerting me to this development as posted on the North Columbia Heights Civic Association Web site. Apparently, this is the design of 3DG. My first reaction is ‘Awesome!’ because obviously the old Bi-Rite is in pretty beat shape. But now that I look at the rendering a little longer, what the hell is that black wall? It seems a little weird, no? So what do you think of the design?
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So what’s the deal here with all these boarded store fronts. Isn’t this wicked prime property? Who’s got the scoop on this one? Personally, I think a book store would go in nicely…
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When I used to visit my Grandma in Hallendale, Florida there were condos like this all over the place. I think if I bought one of these near the 9:30 club I’d be pretty pissed there was no view of the intracoastal.
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Not a lot of visible vertical growth yet…