
Last we checked back in March, there was a legit dumpster fire.
Like the way it’s now coming together?

Before:


Last we checked back in March, there was a legit dumpster fire.
Like the way it’s now coming together?

Before:


You can see some renderings here.
“Address:2601 Virginia Ave
Neighborhood:Foggy Bottom
Property Type:Mixed-Use
SF:145,000 (140,000 of Residential and 5,000 of Retail)
# of Units:250
Project Status:Pre-Development
Completion Date:August 2018”
Thanks to Joan for sending: “Also – here’s a fun promo piece from back in the day (with the river on the wrong side of it…)”

1125 Spring Road, NW
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) announced Victory Housing with Brinshore Development as the developer selected to redevelop the historic Hebrew Home at 1125 Spring Road, NW in Ward 4. The project will produce 187 residential units, with 80 percent of the units created as affordable housing for seniors and families. (more…)

Holy smokes! Standby for a 300 Unit Residential Unit including the “digitally reproduced” mural in the lobby.


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15th and L Street, NW
HOLY SMOKES. If you haven’t walked by in a while anyway.

You can see some finished renderings and read more about who’s coming to the Midtown Center here.
Before:


Former R.L. Christian Library at 13th and H Street, NE
Thanks to Sam (and others) for sending.
In 2015 UrbanTurf reported:
“The development will feature 6,614 square feet of retail and approximately 36 residential units on floors two through four.”
STAY TUNED.

1780 Columbia Road, NW
For those who like lists, this is my NUMBER ONE most anticipated opening for 2017. Thanks to an eagle eyed reader for spotting this photo from *Wallpaper magazine of one of the bars coming inside the Line Hotel. It looks great.
#TheLineDC designed by #inc opens in #washingtondc ~ #Wallpaper https://t.co/4gfAG63ir2
— Daven Wu (@Davenwu) June 13, 2017
Check out more interior photos here.
The Line’s website says opening this Fall:

“In Adams Morgan cultures intersect to create one of Washington, DC’s most diverse non-stop neighborhoods. With live music seven nights a week, ethnic cuisine from five continents and local shopping boutiques, Adams Morgan has something for everyone and delivers a uniquely rich way to experience the nation’s capital.”
STAY TUNED.

7th and Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Last week we marveled at the old Hine School transformation.
From a press release:
“The cold-press craze will soon touch down in Eastern Market. Stanton Development and EastBanc, Inc. announced today that DC’s popular fresh-pressed juicery, JRINK, has signed a five-year lease and will open a 471-square-foot specialty shop at 750 C Street, SE. Founded by two former Wall Street women, JRINK makes being healthy, easy, with numerous pop-up shops inside fitness studios across the DC metropolitan area. This is JRINK’s first leased standalone storefront property and will feature its entire assortment of locally-sourced nutritious beverages, as well as new made-to-order items such as smoothies, toasts, and bowls. JRINK is known throughout the national capital region as conveniently delivering farm-to-bottle-to-fridge healthy cold-pressed juices, a method of juicing that puts 30 percent more juice in each bottle with 40 percent more nutrients with no added sugars, preservatives or processing. JRINK is slated to open mid-September at Eastern Market and its new Capitol Hill location will be the company’s flagship site. (more…)

7th and Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Demo started just over two years ago. Check it out now. Future home of a Trader Joe’s too, looks like they are on track for a summer opening. Stay tuned.


Photo by Laura McGuigan
Laura writes:
“We have a “V Street” style popup situation over here in Brookland at 10th and Evarts St, NE. Hoping it’s not as hideous when it’s done. Went from a Basilica view to probably vinyl siding.”