13th and Wylie St, NE, mural by Nils Westergard
A reader reports:
“The Wylie Street Garden has sold for $1.33 million to Potomac Development Corp.
The lot is zoned to include a max of 6 dwelling units.”
STAY TUNED.
Development
11th and Park Road, NW
Thanks to all who messaged me yesterday. We recently spoke about this prospect last week. The Columbia Heights Dog Park opened here back in 2009. Some neighbors have been trying to fight the sale/encourage D.C. to purchase the property since January of last year. Updates as warranted.
From WMATA:
“Metro today announced that eight surplus properties are up for sale in Maryland, Virginia and the District with potential for commercial, residential and/or mixed-use development. The parcels include several sites near or adjacent to Metro stations, including Columbia Heights, College Park, and Glenmont.
The sale of surplus property is expected to save money by reducing maintenance expenses on property Metro no longer needs, while generating additional revenue for capital and operating expenses. (more…)
Rendering courtesy of MRP
From a press release:
“MRP Realty, developers of commercial, residential, and mixed-use real estate across the Mid-Atlantic region, and FRP Development Corp, Inc., a full-service real estate company, today announce the formation of a joint venture to develop Phase I of Bryant Street, a mixed-use development in Northeast Washington, DC.
Bryant Street is a mixed-use, transit-oriented development on Rhode Island Avenue adjacent to the Rhode Island Metro Station (Red Line) and within a designated Opportunity Zone in Northeast Washington, DC.
“Bryant Street will ignite the transformation of this 13-acre site that residents — whether in Northeast or seeking to move there — have needed and wanted for many years,” said MRP Principal John Begert. “MRP has been active in bringing high quality homes and dynamic retail to similar underserved areas across the District and it will be exciting to bring this highly amenitized and multi-modal neighborhood to life. Edgewood and the surrounding communities near Bryant Street have a rich history and we hope we can build on the great offerings that already exist.”
This first phase will feature three mid-rise buildings with 490 multifamily units, a nine-screen Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, and an additional 40,390 square feet of ground floor retail. (more…)
13th and H Street, NE on Saturday
Whoa this turned out pretty great.
This is the R.L. Christian affordable housing project – the former R.L. Christian Library and briefly some temporary Fringe space before moving into their current permanent home on Florida: (more…)
1101 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Thanks to Bry for sending these wild photos. And in addition to the Frager’s Hardware Store, don’t forget this will also be the home to Emilie’s (with rotating carts) from one of the co-owners of Himitsu.
But back to the building. Holy freaking cow. Come a mighty long way since June 5, 2013. Check out more photos after the jump. (more…)
Georgia and Butternut Street, NW
Thanks to James for sending:
“Thought the Walter Reed destruction might be of interest. Webcam from the demo. It’s reached a post-apocolyptic phase. Friends suggested it also looked like at At-At Walker.
It updates every 5 mins or so.”
Ed. Note: Info on what’s coming here.
Thanks to Leet for sending:
“it looks like someone is trying to substantially redevelop the old La Mano Coffee spot on Carroll St. NW, right across from the Metro parking lot.”
STAY TUNED.
304 Carroll Street, NW
415 14th Street, SE
This bit. Whoa. Thanks to Bry for sending the update from 14th and Kentucky.
Here’s what’s coming: (more…)
Whoa, thanks to Emily for sending from Meow Wolf:
“Meow Wolf D.C. will be the next permanent installation from the growing arts and entertainment start-up, the result of a partnership with the Cafritz Foundation that’s set to open in 2022.
eow Wolf rocketed into 2018 with back-to-back January announcements of huge, new, permanent installations in Denver and Las Vegas. Now, the booming arts start-up bookends a phenomenal orbit around the sun with news of a major permanent installation coming to the nation’s capital: Washington, D.C.
The project is the result of a partnership with the Cafritz Foundation and will be a three-level, 75,000-square-foot structure located in the Fort Totten community. The exhibition will feature a new immersive narrative with uniquely interactive art experiences. Meow Wolf will reveal more details about plans for D.C. in 2019. Grand opening will be in 2022. (more…)
2009 8th Street, NW (off Florida Ave)
Patrick Kane sends earlier this morning: “RIP Town Patio”
2018 has been a tough year for sure.
Flashback to 2015.
