Development

The Lexicon Condos coming to NoMa

By Prince Of Petworth

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50 Florida Avenue, NE

The Lexicon’s website says:

“One bedroom, one bedroom with den, two bedroom, two bedroom with den residences from the high $300s. Sales begin this Spring.

Welcome to your own world-class address surrounded by the city’s best and brightest highlights, with state-of-the-art amenities and easy access to anywhere you want to go. Nothing was lost in translation when designing this new standard of NoMa excellence.

It doesn’t matter where you come from or how you say it; there’s no mistaking Washington, D.C. Whether you call it The District, The Nation’s Capital, Cap City or any other name, you’ll love calling it “home” when you own at The Lexicon.”

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More photos after the jump. (more…)

“a citywide community meeting to unveil initial concepts for the RFK Stadium-Armory campus redevelopment project”

By Prince Of Petworth

RFK April 4

From a press release:

“WHAT: Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, will host a citywide community meeting to unveil initial concepts for the RFK Stadium-Armory campus redevelopment project. The conceptual designs will feature anchor facilities, recreational spaces and connectivity across the 190 acre site, creating a sense of place for the Campus that resonates with the surrounding community and across the District.

The meeting will be led by Events DC as well as the project management team from Brailsford and Dunlavey and the architectural firm, OMA.

WHEN: Monday, April 4, 2016 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm

WHERE: Walter E. Washington Convention Center – West Salon
801 Mount Vernon Place, NW
Washington, DC 20001

TRANSPORTATION: Take the Metro yellow or green lines to Mt. Vernon Sq. / 7th St – Convention Center station

PRICING: FREE and open to the public”

“Monday meeting on the ‘surplus’ designation for the Bruce-Monroe site”

By Prince Of Petworth

bruce monroe park
3000 Georgia Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I feel like the D.C. government made the announcement so bureaucratic-sounding that it’s hard to figure out what it means. Apparently the “surplus” part is the D.C. government deciding it no longer needs a particular piece of property, and then the “disposition” part determines what then happens to the property.

This meeting is about the surplus side of it, but I imagine lots of concerned folks will also be commenting on the proposed disposition (i.e., having the site serve as the replacement for Park Morton).

The District will conduct a public meeting to receive public comments on the proposed surplus of District property located at 3012 Georgia Avenue, NW (SQUARE: 2890, LOT: 0849). Please note that written comments will be accepted until Wednesday, March 23, 2016.

Below, please find the date, time and location of the meeting:

Date: Monday, March 21, 2016
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Bruce Monroe Elementary @ Park View, 3560 Warder Street, NW

Construction at the old Trohv space in Takoma

By Prince Of Petworth

Takoma@mllekardel
232 Carroll Street, NW

Abigail asks:

“Construction on the old Trohv in Takoma DC. Do you know what will replace it?”

I’m told:

“The owner of the property is dividing the space into 4 small retail spaces. The spaces will have doors that now face Maple St, NW. No public announcements yet on who the tenants are.”

Stay tuned!

“Rooftop Addition” proposed for the AGU HQ Building – Meeting Tonight

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dupont Circle Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2B and the American Geophysical Union (AGU) invite you to an informational reception to learn and provide feedback regarding plans to renovate the AGU Headquarters Building.
Where: AGU Headquarters, 2000 Florida Avenue, NW Conference Room A
When: Wednesday, March 16, 2016, 7:00 p.m.”

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“The AGU headquarters building, which is over 20 years old, is in need of significant system upgrades and improvements. In keeping with AGU’s mission, the organization is researching ways to renovate the building that could achieve a net zero* energy goal.

After months of research, the team has determined that in order to achieve the net zero goal, the project would require historic preservation and zoning approval. The project is currently undergoing ANC review which is your opportunity to provide feedback as members of the public.
Please join your ANC representatives, AGU leadership, and team members for an informational session about the project and what it will mean to the neighborhood, the city and how this project could set a new national standard in environmental building practices.

If you are unable to attend the reception please contact [email protected] and/or Commissioner Warwick at [email protected] for more information.”

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Home to my favorite sidewalk:

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