Photo by Dustin Scott
Dustin writes:
“I guess the people at the new dev in the 600 block of Park NW don’t want to be bothered with the view of the “peasant” neighbors. Newly installed huge white border wall. Completely obstructs the entire blocks porch and sidewalk view to GA Ave.”
14th and W Street, NW
Last week we learned that the Valero had closed at 14th and W and it looked like Panino Gourmet sandwiches was next. Alas, I walked by on Saturday and indeed Panino was fenced off. The super sad part was the sign saying – come celebrate Cinco de Mayo: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Like many before me, I have dug deep into the history of the McMillan Reservoir and Sand Filtration Site. It’s clear that the Bloomindale community is unlikely to agree on what is best for the future of the sand filtration site. However, I’m wondering what efforts, if any have been made to open a 4-6 acre portion of the McMillan Filter Plant, currently owned and operated by The Army Corps of Engineers?
This 4-6 acre space (pictured in attached images) is located adjacent to and Southwest of the McMillan Reservoir beginning at the corner of 1st and Bryant Streets NW. This site, which is on the opposite, west side of 1st St NW from the sand filtration site, is the original location of McMillan Park where the McMillan Fountain once stood. The site is currently fenced off, apparently for security reasons. The portion of the security fence along 1st St NW and Bryant ST NW could be removed with no security risk to the remaining areas of the McMillan Filter Plant. A new security fence could be installed on the western side of this 4-6 acre field. (more…)
2 Florida Ave, NE
Shelley reports:
“The New York Pizza closed and was sold. What’s coming to 2 Florida Ave NE?” (more…)
2106 Vermont Ave, NW
Update thanks to Laura for sending from SQUARE 134 ARCHITECTS:
“After 12 years of serving the local community of the U Street corridor, the bar at 2106 Vermont Ave NW will be replaced with a mixed-use development to match the fast-growing density of the area. The massing of the building is a result of creating a balance between the massive developments along Florida Ave and the smaller scale buildings on the block. The proposed building will consist of one retail space and nine residential units. Each unit will consist of four to six bedrooms and structured for communal living. Each resident will have their own private space and be a part of a communal living space within their unit. In addition to that, the building will have an amenity space on the rooftop to serve the entire building.”
via SQUARE 134 ARCHITECTS
Thanks to all who messaged us. Rob notes succinctly: “The deed has been done” (more…)
1250 Constitution Ave, NE
Wild. Thanks to Justin for sending. You can see all the plans here.
“Dear PoPville,
Regarding the lot that was to become an SLS Hotel at 5th and Eye St NW. I noticed this flyer (above) on the lot. Turning this city owned parking lot into a park would be a great idea.”
Think it’s realistically possible?
5th and I Street, NW currently: (more…)
6th and G Street, NW
From WMATA:
” Metro today announced that it is offering its downtown DC headquarters site – home to the Jackson Graham Building – for development under a long-term ground lease. The offering is extremely rare in the DC real estate market, both in terms of location and size and represents a prime opportunity to re-develop the site for future high-density office, residential, hotel or mixed-use development. The 1.1-acre (48,401 square foot) site spans an entire city block and is located in the heart of the city’s Gallery Place retail and entertainment district, across the street from the Capital One Arena and the National Building Museum, and within a one-block walk to Gallery Place and Judiciary Square stations, providing convenient access to the Red, Green, and Yellow lines.
Renderings by Perkins & Hill via WMATA
Because Metro would retain ownership of the property under a long-term lease, any development would have the potential to generate sustained revenue for Metro to support bus and rail operations, help keep fares affordable, and contribute to the transit agency’s long-term financial stability. (more…)
1639-1641 R Street, NW.
ANC Commissioner Randy Downs writes:
“Reconstruction of the interior of 1639-1641 R St NW, formerly Cobalt has begun. Will be multi-family residential w/ lower floor commercial. New owner is extremely attuned to the building’s LGBTQ history & neighborhood. Will share more info as plans develop.”
STAY TUNED.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Tim Brown
From Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton’s office:
“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today introduced a bill to sell the RFK stadium site, unused federal land, to the District of Columbia for fair market value. Currently, the RFK stadium site, which is 190 acres, is the largest track of unused land in the District. Norton’s work in making land owned or controlled by the federal government available to the District has been essential in revitalizing D.C. neighborhoods, such as the Wharf, the Capitol Riverfront, and Walter Reed. (more…)