Thanks to Jay for sending:
“Work here is starting. 1700 block of 8th St. NW 8th between R and S. East side of the street. So bizarre they just planted new trees on that block.” (more…)
Development
photo by DCbmyers
From the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:
“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) celebrated the early morning Senate passage of her bill with Rep. James Comer (R-KY) to transfer administrative jurisdiction over the RFK Stadium campus from the federal government to D.C. for up to 99 years. The bill is now headed to the president’s desk to be signed into law.
The RFK Stadium bill clears the way for D.C. to use the land where the crumbling old stadium sits for redevelopment, commercial and residential development, or other public purposes. Norton has worked on prior versions of the bill aimed at revitalizing the RFK Stadium campus, which, at 174 acres, is the largest unused tract of land in the District, since 2017.
“D.C. has scored a victory in its fight for self-determination just in time for the holidays,” (more…)
Lots more New Capital One Arena – renderings here.
From a press release:
“Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) Founder and CEO Ted Leonsis, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, Ward 2 Councilmember Brooke Pinto, and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver today unveiled images of the new exterior design and additional interior renderings for the brand-new Capital One Arena. The group joined with guests in the Grand Pavilion to celebrate the formal start of construction with a ceremonial hammer swing, having received unanimous approval on the development and finance agreements from the D.C. Council and signed by Mayor Bowser earlier this week. The six phases of construction will span three years and will be delivered in time for the 2027-28 NBA and NHL seasons. (more…)
photo by CTB in DC
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, having confirmed that congressional leaders appended the D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act (H.R. 4984) to the continuing resolution to extend federal spending, Mayor Muriel Bowser released the following statement:
“As a city, we have worked for years toward the opportunity to transform a vacant, blighted sea of asphalt in the heart of DC and to put the RFK campus back to productive use. Today, we are pleased and grateful to congressional leaders for advancing this critical bipartisan legislation that recognizes the potential of the land. And the potential is great – for housing and jobs; for sports, recreation, and an entertainment district; for green space, better connections to the river, and monumental views of our Nation’s Capital. The future of the RFK campus will benefit residents and visitors alike, and our vision for the renaissance and development of more than 170 acres of waterfront space will benefit the entire region. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Developers are really trying to ruin this block. Two perfectly good homes are being converted to condos. (more…)
4330 48th Street, NW, Superfresh closed in 2011
Thanks to Ryan for sending the Spring Valley Superfresh/Lady Bird update:
“Trees being removed for demolition to begin at Superfresh. According to the guy I assume is the project manager, demolition of the actual buildings should begin mid-December.” (more…)
photo by DCbmyers
From the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:
“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) announced that the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources marked up and passed their bill to direct the federal government to transfer administrative jurisdiction over the RFK Stadium campus to D.C. for up to 99 years. If passed by the full Senate and signed into law by the president, the bill would allow D.C. to use the land for stadium redevelopment, commercial and residential development, or other public purposes. Norton has worked on prior versions of the bill aimed at revitalizing RFK Stadium campus, which at 174 acres is the largest unused track of land in the District, since 2017. This is the first time any version of the legislation has been considered by the Senate. (more…)
7428 Georgia Ave, NW courtesy Lock7
From a press release:
“Lock7 Development has completed construction on Beech Tree Place, a 66-unit affordable apartment building located in Shepherd Park.
This is Lock7’s second affordable housing project in the city. They completed Mills Place Apartments, a 61-unit building, in 2020. (more…)
301 Florida Avenue, NE. renderings courtesy PGN Architects, a Michael Graves Company.
From a press release:
“The NRP Group, a vertically integrated, best-in-class developer, builder, and manager of multifamily housing, in partnership with Marshall Heights Community Development Organization, Inc. (MHCDO), has closed on construction financing for Emblem, a 115-unit, entirely affordable housing community in the middle of the thriving NoMa and Union Market neighborhoods. The community will be entirely reserved for families and individuals earning up to 30% and 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI). (more…)
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The Office of Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) announced the selection of HR&A Advisors as the District’s owner’s representative to support the planning, design, and eventual redevelopment of Poplar Point. HR&A will help the District complete the steps required to transfer Poplar Point from the National Park Service (NPS) to the District and unlock the 110-acre waterfront site for redevelopment opportunities that will benefit residents and neighboring communities. (more…)