18th and Columbia Road, NW courtesy Carol
From the Adams Morgan for Reasonable Development (AdMo4RD):
“DC Superior Court Judge Hiram Puig-Lugo stunned Adams Morgan residents by reversing a 2017 preliminary injunction that stopped the demolition of the community plaza “town square” at 18th Street and Columbia Roads NW. (more…)
530 Morse Street, NE
Holy moly. Thanks go G for sending the update.
Stay tuned for 270 Units with retail on the first floor.
Before: (more…)
220 Riggs Road, NE
When we spoke about the Taco Bell going down at New York Ave and Bladensburg in NE, textdoc mentioned that the one near the Fort Totten Walmart had also gone down, (more…)
14th and U Street, NW via Office for Planning and Economic Development
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) issued the Equity Request for Proposal for the Frank D. Reeves Center site at 2000 14th Street, NW in Ward 1. The EquityRFP will prioritize teams that maximize the percentage, with a goal of 100%, of partnering entities or organizations that are owned or majority controlled by individuals determined to be part of a socially disadvantaged population.
“The Frank D. Reeves Center was at the heart of Marion Barry’s vision to revitalize the 14th Street and U Street Corridors. Now, we have the chance to take his vision further and reimagine this iconic site in a way that honors Black history and culture and gives more Washingtonians a fair shot,” said Mayor Bowser. “With the NAACP’s new national headquarters anchoring this exciting project, we look forward to putting equity at the forefront of the site’s revitalization.”
The EquityRFP seeks proposals that will transform the large site, consisting of over two acres (97,600 square feet) of land area, into a transit-oriented, mixed-use development with office space, affordable housing, and neighborhood serving amenities in a way that reflects the site’s history and culture. Given the U Street Corridor’s role in African American identity, culture, and life, DMPED will prioritize proposals that acknowledge the parcels historic significance and honors both the legacies of Marion Barry Jr and Frank Reeves. (more…)
rendering via District Wharf
From a press release:
“Hoffman-Madison Waterfront (HMW), the developers of The Wharf, today announced that The Atlantic will move its D.C. headquarters to The Wharf’s highly anticipated second phase. The Atlantic will occupy the top two floors of office space within 610 Water Street. The 90,000 SF office building is designed by awarding-winning Morris Adjmi Architects. (more…)
18th and Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to Joe for sending word. Could that the plaza development that has been fought for so long could be coming soon? Back in September The Washington Post reported: “A federal judge ruled Wednesday that two community groups have no legal standing to challenge a proposed development project that would raze a long-standing public plaza at the center of Adams Morgan.” (more…)
820 Half Street, SW
Thanks to Mark Lyon for sending the update at the old Randall School soon to be Museum Place:
“Renovation and redevelopment of the historic Randall School will create a vibrant arts campus comprised of a contemporary art museum with commercial and education facilities complemented by a new 12-story apartment building, surrounding a beautiful landscaped courtyard in Southwest DC. (more…)
14th and Buchanan Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Wanted to share an update from 16th St Heights- WMATA is making progress on the renovation to the 14th ST Bus Barn. After receiving community input from a design survey, they shared the updated design during a presentation yesterday. (more…)
New Hampshire and Georgia Ave, NW
Lots more info and a rendering here. Pre-leasing of the apartments will begin in March, 2021. (more…)
Georgia and Columbia Road, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Curious if anyone has reached out about the fliers and signs in Park View about Bruce Monroe Community Park, in advance of the upcoming Comprehensive Plan Amendment hearing next week. Since the Court of Appeals case for Bruce Monroe did not go the way of the city, in the Comp Plan, it seems DC is now proposing the park change to a high density commercial zoning space. (more…)