Development

Controversy over “proposed re-development of the lot where the SunTrust building and plaza currently sit at the corner of Columbia Road NW and 18th St, NW”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Thomas Dooley

Ed. Note: This is the location of the former Knickerbocker Theatre – if you’ve never seen the video below – it’s chilling:

“Dear PoPville,

Thought you might want to cover this – could be a huge change to a central part of the neighborhood.

Below is from ANC commissioner Billy Simpson on the Adams Morgan list serv:

Neighbors,

As some of you may have already heard, PN Hoffman has submitted plans to ANC1C for the proposed re-development of the lot where the SunTrust building and plaza currently sit at the corner of Columbia Road NW and 18th Street NW. The plans that were provided to ANC1C show a substantial building that almost completely eliminates the plaza. The plans are now posted on ANC1C’s website. (more…)

TGI Fridays “New Upscale Concept ”, Chipotle, Starbucks, Burger Place all coming to The shops At Dakota Crossing (Costco et al)

By Prince Of Petworth

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View as you’re coming off Rt. 50/NY Ave

Thanks to a reader for taking some photos and sending this update from the local ANC’s Gateway to the City:

“Site work at The shops At Dakota Crossing is progressing and last week we received updates on some of the prospective tenants to make Fort Lincoln their home. The retailers include:

Starbucks

Chipotle

T-Mobile

TGI Fridays “New Upscale Concept”

Vitamin Shoppe

Burger Place”

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View from 33rd Place & Ft. Lincoln Drive

Absolutely Wild – Capitol Crossing Enclosure Begins

By Prince Of Petworth

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3rd and Massachusetts Ave, NW

From a press release:

“Capitol Crossing began installation of the project’s first steel beam laying the groundwork for reclaiming a neighborhood separated for over 40 years, announced developer Property Group Partners. Steel erection represents the first step toward completion of a seven-acre platform that will eventually support 2.2 million square feet of commercial, retail and public open space. (more…)

“Let’s discuss, for a moment, the re-development of the former Water Reed Medical Campus”

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Hey PoP,

Don’t know if you saw this article in WTOP. I was furious to read that Walter Reed construction won’t start for another 5-7 years!”

“Construction is expected to begin within 5 to 7 years after closing,” D.C. Council Committee of the Whole Legislative Counsel Cynthia LeFevre tells WTOP in an email.

LeFevre expects “substantial completion” of the entire redevelopment project within 23 years.

From Council Member Brandon Todd:

“Let’s discuss, for a moment, the re-development of the former Water Reed Medical Campus. I understand there has been some confusion as to the specifics of the overhaul, and, today, I aim to clear up some of your questions and misconceptions. On Tuesday, February 16th, the Council unanimously voted in favor of bill 21-474, the “Walter Reed Development Omnibus Act of 2015.” The approval of this much-anticipated legislation paves the way for the revitalization of the Walter Reed site. Following a second Council vote and the Mayor’s signature, developers will be able to break ground on the site. (more…)

Holy Smokes – Look What Could be Coming to Truxton

By Prince Of Petworth

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1520 North Capitol Street, NW

From an email:

“Studio Upwall Architects partnered with two developers, Flywheel Development, and Urban Green LLC, in response to an RFP issued by the Deputy Mayor’s Office for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) for a City-owned lot at North Capitol and Bates Streets in NW DC.

Truxton (PDF)

This RFP was issued as one of 4 sites in the “March Madness” round in early 2015. Our team’s concept, “Cyclehouse” proposed 15 units of affordable housing with a ground floor restaurant from Jaime Vargas, owner of San Antonio Grill in Brookland. The building would be designed to achieve Net Zero Energy use.

I’m happy to say that full ANC 5E voted to support a resolution in support of our bid Tuesday evening. In the run-up to the ANC vote we received unanimous support in a vote from the local civic association and a large majority of the votes at the single member ANC 5E-05 meeting.

–Our design includes: (more…)

From Larry’s Chili Dog to Some Serious Craft Classes – Holy Moly the Lemon Bowl has been Transformed

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by Morgan Hungerford West courtesy The Lemon Bowl

From an email:

“I recently opened a maker’s studio in Park View called The Lemon Bowl where people can take all sorts of creative workshops and expert-led DIYs.

We’re located in the space on Georgia Avenue that used to house the old Lemon Bowl Deli run by Mr. Larry. We loved the name so much we decided to keep it!

The Lemon Bowl was founded by three local makers: illustrator Kathryn Zaremba, fiber artist Linny Giffin and myself, Holley Simmons, a local terrarium teacher and the owner of Sill Life.

The three of us use the space to practice our individual crafts (I use it primarily to spill dirt everywhere, haha) and we also make the space available to the public for classes and events.

Coming up we have some really amazing programming:

A nude drawing class with food from the local chef behind PornBurger

A macrame weaving class led by Portland mega-star Emily Katz
An advanced embroidery class from a local artist Renata Ocamp
Block printing with Kathryn
Pom pom garlands with Linny
And of course terrarium classes
And seriously so much more. Our calendar has the most up-to-date line up of classes.”

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3015 Georgia Ave NW, Back in the day

Another Big Time Development coming to Tenleytown “UIP plans to invest $75 million”

By Prince Of Petworth

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4000 Brandywine St, NW

From a press release:

“Urban Investment Partners (UIP) of Washington DC has acquired three class C office buildings in the Tenleytown neighborhood of Washington, DC from American University (AU). The portfolio, including the longtime home of National Public Radio affiliate WAMU, traded for $45 million.

UIP plans to invest $75 million in order to gut-renovate the Brandywine and Wisconsin Avenue buildings, creating residential apartments, all within a block of the Tenleytown-AU Metro station on the Red Line and with an abundance of underground parking. The properties are: (more…)

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