photo by DCbmyers

From a press release:

“Today, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) announced the selection of a team to perform a Sports Study to support DMPED’s work to plan, coordinate, and support professional and recreational sports in Washington, DC. The team selected to lead the Sports Study is Jones Lang LaSalle Americas Inc (JLL) and the Robert Bobb Group. Read More

5335 Georgia Ave, NW

Thanks to Aida for sending:

“Looks like the Macombo Lounge finally sold their building at the corner of Georgia & Jefferson St NW to the Al Volo folks who are moving in! Unsure of what the location will actually be, but the neighbors are very excited!” Read More

11th and Lamont Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Have you heard anything about what’s coming to 11th Street between Lamont and Park? There has been steady progress over the past few months, Read More

photo by Emma K Alexandra

From the National Park Service:

“The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public comments on the environmental assessment (EA) for the demolition of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium (RFK Stadium). This EA looks at the impacts that would occur from the NPS authorizing the District of Columbia, through Events DC, to demolish RFK Stadium. The public is invited to review the EA and share comments from Oct. 10 to Nov. 9. Read More

18th and Columbia Road, NW

Thanks to JM for sending: “I’m excited about it! I love the work that Jubilee Housing does.” WTOP reported:

“Truist Bank has donated the former SunTrust Bank branch and adjacent plaza at the corner of Columbia Road and 18th Street NW in Adams Morgan to nonprofit Jubilee Housing, clearing the way for development of affordable housing on the prominent site.”

The Washington Business Journal reported:

“The new owner says it will work with the community to determine next steps.”

STAY TUNED.

1639 R Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

At the old Cobalt site at 17th and R, here’s a look at the ground-level retail space. Building permit says, “interior build-out for a new retail bakery with an accessory prepared food shop with 37 seats.” Possibly ThreeFifty bakery from up the street?”

STAY TUNED.

Thanks to M. for sending above from South Dakota Ave which I hear is going to be rebuilt as a new McDonald’s. But last week we also learned: Read More

14th and Rhode Island Ave, NE rendering via MidCity

“Dear PoPville,

wondering if the ‘ville has any updates or news on the long-anticipated RIA development at 14th and Rhode Island Ave NE? The MidCity website hasn’t been updated in over a year and there isn’t much happening at the site. Would love to know when the big trucks are gonna roll in.“

Still plans for a plum market? Or something else? Read More

Emily asks:

“any idea what’s going on here on the MBT? Looks like it’s being cleaned out and maybe rehabbed?”