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…)
From a press release:
“Today we announce the formation of a new citizens group: Develop McMillan. Formed in September 2020 to support the development and revitalization of the McMillan Sand Filtration site, this group of citizens from Bloomingdale, Stronghold and other local neighborhoods numbers 300 members strong and grows each day. This decommissioned industrial site has sat vacant, decaying and unused for decades thanks to needless delays.
The McMillan project has been in the works for many years, with input from the community going back as far as 2007. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Will my insurance go up after a bullet hits my car? A stray bullet went through the side of my car parked on the unit block of O Street, NW last night. I did not notice my car was hit until I saw police asked me about it. I’m worried about my rates going up if I file a claim. What’s the best course of action?” (more…)
Georgia and New Hampshire Ave, NW
From a press release:
“The first-ever modular apartment building in Washington, DC is taking shape just steps from the Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro Station. In just eight days, 44 custom designed modular “boxes” shipped from Pennsylvania have been lifted into place by crane to create 16 of Modo’s 17 three-bedroom apartments.
Modo is designed to appeal to the young twenty-somethings of Generation Z. (more…)
Georgia and New Hampshire Ave, NW (formerly Sweet Mango Cafe)
Thanks to Bill for sending: “I wanted to share a few photos of the new building at the old Sweet Mango site. Urban Turf had a write up of it recently, saying it was may be the first modular building If its kind in DC? (more…)
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Office of Planning (OP) launched a survey to receive community feedback on public life and activity in and around the intersection of 14th and U Streets, NW, in the heart of the U Street corridor in Ward 1. OP is seeking public feedback on ways to better preserve or improve the public spaces around this intersection and how the District can work together to enhance the types of activities that take place there. (more…)
13th and Florida Ave, NE
Thanks to Eren for sending:
“The Yahweh Church at 13th and Florida NE has signs that went up saying it will be on the market soon. It is a big lot so I’d imagine someone will try to put up another condo building like the others nearby.”
The Listing, currently for $1,700,000, says:
“LOT/ Property for SALE !! (more…)
13th and Wylie St, NE
Thanks to a reader for sending an update on the old Wylie Street Garden development. You can still see a bit of the beautiful mural by Nils Westergard.
From the Office of Planning:
“On July 28, 2020, representatives from the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC), DC Office of Planning (DCOP), and the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that identifies the process for redevelopment of an underutilized 80-acre parcel of land (Zone A) on the AFRH campus by a private developer. (more…)
3900 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Wegmans Watch continues around the clock. The latest from a liquor license placard: (more…)