1828 1st St, NW
“Dear PoPville,
The Mini Mart on 1st St in Bloomingdale (between Red Hen and Yoga District) has also not been open since Christmas, and I’m wondering if you or any of your readers know what’s going on? It’s one of a few prime commercial spaces in our neighborhood, and I hate to see it going to waste.”
Hmm, I noticed it’s gate just got a fresh coat of paint – so something’s going on. Anyone know?
247 Florida Avenue, NW
I peeked in the window of Meats & Foods and it still looks like they are at least a few weeks from opening.
Rendering via Bonstra architects
Empty lot at Florida Ave and North Capitol St.???
“Anyone know anything about the empty lot at Florida Ave and North Capitol St.?
I checked the DC zoning map, and it looks like a planned unit development (PUD) was approved way back in 2009 for a mixed-use building (residential and retail). But, obviously nothing seems to have happened since then.
I moved to the neighborhood recently and just curious if anyone has information on it!”
a reader responds:
“As a nearby resident, I received a official statement in the mail yesterday notifying me that the recently-proposed amendment to the PUD had been approved.
While I don’t have any additional information, I’m hopeful this is a sign things are at least moving in the right direction.”
Bonstra architects write:
“1600 North Capitol Washington, DC
This 7 story, 86,000 sf mixed use Planned Unit Development will provide up to 100 residential units along with streetfront retail. Two levels of below-grade parking along with a loading area will be accessed from Florida Avenue. At the North Capitol Street facade, a lively play of window bays and brick planes compliment the massing of the residential townhouse bays to the north. Its cylindrical tower directly relates to the Capitol Building to the south while containing the main building entry.”
See the full fact sheet below:
1600 North Capitol Fact Sheet (PDF)
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1626 North Capitol Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending the petition ANC Commissioners Should Support the Liquor License Application for The Washington Firehouse Restaurant:
“The Washington Firehouse Restaurant will be a neighborhood restaurant where people will gather to dine with family, friends and neighbors. More than just a local bar or eatery, The Washington Firehouse Restaurant will serve as a neighborhood and community gathering place that will promote community, increase neighborhood security, and add value to local properties. The Washington Firehouse Restaurant will also serve as a destination for other residents of Washington, D.C. allowing them a glimpse of everything that the Bloomingdale neighborhood has to offer. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Seaton Market is closing, major possibilities for the space for Bloomingdale. Poster taped to the right of the door shown in closeup. Corner of Seaton NW and North Capitol Street. Beside the double apartment / condo building being remodeled.”
In late October we looked at some cool rendering for the planned future McMillan Development at the McMillan Sand Filtration Site at North Capitol and Michigan Ave, NW. At that time we were told they were hoping to get “shovels in the ground by summer 2014 and deliver the first buildings in 2016.” You can read more about the plans here. In the meantime check out some more renderings I hadn’t seen from Envision McMillan:
“View from a rooftop at Park Place, you can see the the multi-family building, the North Service Court entrance and the pocket park atop preserved Cell 14.”
“Bays on the residential building pay homage to the three sand bins it faces. The building can accommodate a 50,000 SF full service grocery store complete with underground parking. — at North Service Court & North Capitol Street.”
“New buildings on both sides of the Court are set back to give emphasis to the iconic cylindrical Sand Bins. The new healthcare facility brings 3,000 jobs to Ward 5. — at North Service Court & North Capitol Street.”
Unfortunately cheesesteaks had to be cancelled due to expected inclement weather making the drive to Philly unrealistic. Fortunately Atlas specials last all night long!
“Phoenix Bikes Used Bike Sale:
Phoenix Bikes will host its third sale of the year at the Big Bear Cafe, 1700 First St., NW, in Washington, DC (at the triangle of First, R, and Florida), Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10am-2pm. We will have about six brand new Civia Twin City 7-speed commuter bikes, plus more than 20 other bikes in a variety of styles and sizes including road, mountain, hybrid, cruisers and single-speeds. Also joining us again will be Bikes for the World, which will also be selling refurbished bikes. Locks and lights will also be available.”
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Photo by PoPville flickr user Joe in DC
“Hi all! I’ve been looking for a way to meet a circle of friends who live in my neighborhood (the “Mid City” — Bloomingdale, Truxton Circle, Eckington, NoMa), so I started this meet up group. I know there are always a few recurring “how do I meet people?” posts on PoPville–so join us. We’ll start off with a happy hour event at Showtime Lounge!
Showtime Lounge
113 Rhode Island Ave NW
Fri Dec 13
6:00 PM”
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1626 North Capitol Street, NW
Good to see the Washington Firehouse Restaurant and Smokehouse progressing in Bloomingdale:
Check out a preliminary menu here and more info about the restaurant here. And thanks to a commenter for sharing this: