13th and U Street, NW
Update on the eight-story mixed-use project coming to the corner of 13th and U Street, NW.
Thanks to @TonyTGoodman for letting us know the:
“Temporary @riteaid now open at 13th & U NW. Nice little store! @PoPville”
And this how we really know demo is about to begin:
Rat traps (black boxes) lining U Street
13th and K Street, NW
Today’s question is a reader request. A year ago we first learned about plans for transforming the historic Franklin School building into “exhibit space for contemporary art, sculpture, installations and performances”. Folks were pretty excited about the prospect and then plans were scrapped. The art critic from the Post eviscerated the decision by the Mayor:
“Little more than a month into her administration, Muriel Bowser has abruptly canceled one of the most promising cultural projects to take root in the District in decades, tearing up an agreement two years in the making with the Institute of Contemporary Expression.
The city’s office for planning and economic development has decided after a “top-to-bottom review” that it no longer supports the plan. And so we have a first, clear and painful indication that despite professed support for the arts and arts education, Bowser will prioritize the interests of commercial developers over the public well-being.”
So I guess the question is – what do you think should be done with the building? Should there be a preference towards a cultural institution like was proposed before? Or should top dollar win? Do you think a place like the Institute of Contemporary Expression could flourish in a place like the Franklin School? Do you think the decision to cancel the project was political? If a museum/cultural institution has no chance – what would be the next best thing?
Thanks to all who emailed (and Ron for sending photos) about the raze permits posted on the 1700 block of Columbia Rd, NW in Adams Morgan.
“I was walking to work and noticed raze notices on a row of old shops in Adams Morgan (probably 5 buildings) on Columbia Rd (by the PNC bank). Do you know what’s going on with these? What’s going to happen to Pho 14 and the Burger King?”
Pho 14 and Burger King are safe. Washington Business Journal reported:
“weighing plans for retail-over residential once the current retail leases expire. Retail tenants include Radio Shack and T-Mobile; previous tenants included the Old City Cafe of Jerusalem and Payless ShoeSource.”
This is across the street from the big hotel coming too.
5th Street, NW between Taylor and Upshur
1021 7th Street, NW
A peek in the old Passenger’s window:
and Hogo’s:
3619 14th Street, NW
880 New Jersey Ave, SE
Like the way it’s turning out so far? Park Chelsea’s website says:
“Park Chelsea is the Capitol Riverfront’s next luxury apartment community. Amenities will include an indoor pool, resident club room, fitness facility and spin room, and sauna. The rooftop will showcase stunning views of the capitol which residents can enjoy while lounging in the rooftop pool or grilling in the outdoor kitchen. If your searching for serenity, take some time in the community garden or courtyard.”
This is a pretty unique one, yeah? Will definitely revisit for a proper judging when it’s completed.
11th and Rhode Island Ave, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending word. Originally plans for Holm were listed on the CAS Riegler website:
“A former parking lot, and home of a taxi cab stand and garage, the site has been razed to prepare for the ground-up construction of 38 luxury condominiums and 3,100 square feet of retail.”
But if you click over to the Holm website it now says:
“A collection of 38 new luxury apartments are coming to the vibrant Logan Circle neighborhood. Located just east of the booming 14th street corridor, the residences at HOLM are perfectly situated among all that city life has to offer.”
Previously Diamond Cab:
