“Dear PoPville,
Do you happen to know what that incessant loud banging in the dupont area is? If it werent happening over and over for days, i would think it was a car crash. Found this (photo above) and it might be the culprit at the corner of 20th and Florida, next to Glen’s market, skanska construction.
I should clarify that I’m not complaining per se, but would prefer they knock it off after 7pm.”
Photos by David McAuley
The following was written by PoPville contributor David McAuley, founder of Short Articles about Long Meetings.
Last night (November 8), the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) presented plans to make Massachusetts Avenue NW “a safer corridor for vehicles and pedestrians”. DDOT showed Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 2B/Dupont that accidents occurred much more frequently in the project area – between Dupont Circle and Rock Creek Park – than normal. The frequency of rear end collisions and “side swipes” was especially high in the area, the presenters said.
As a remedy, DDOT proposes to start with the condition of the pavement. ANC2B saw evidence that well over half of the area scored “poor” on a Pavement Condition Index. This section of Massachusetts Avenue often has uneven pavement and worn pedestrian crossings, in spite of the fact that it also hosts some of Washington’s most exclusive clubs and 34 embassies.
The presenters also unveiled plans to reduce the width of the four traffic lanes in this area from 12.5 feet across to 11 feet. With the extra space, an unraised central pedestrian median, six feet wide, would be added. Commissioner Daniel Warwick (district 02) asked why there couldn’t been even narrower lanes and two-way protected bike lanes in the center. Commissioner Mike Silverstein (district 06) pointed out that this part of Massachusetts Avenue was the normal route of the Vice-President’s motorcade. The implication was that the Secret Service was likely to veto any plan that interfered with its ability to maneuver in traffic. (more…)
1327 Connecticut Ave, NW
We first learned that Super Pollo was coming to the former Pazyryk Rug Gallery space last January.
You can see their Virginia menus here.
Getting very close now – stay tuned!
a helicopter searching at night
Anyone know why this helicopter has been circling Georgetown for the past 15 minutes? #dc
— Kelsey G. (@KGras13) November 2, 2017
From MPD:
“Please be advised, 2D is currently working three (3) possible robbery incidents in the area of 21st and O and 23rd and O, involving a similar lookout and modus operandi. The lookout in each incident is for 3 B/M juveniles, last seen wearing hoodies. In each incident, the subjects asked the complainants to borrow their cell phones and subsequently took the cell phones, or attempted to. No weapons were mentioned and no injuries were reported. If any has any information regarding these incidents please call 202-727-9099.”
In happier news, Deputy Mayor Donahue tweets us this morning:
“Still much work to do, but crime down significantly YTD:
• Violent crime ⬇️24%
• Robbery ⬇️29%
• ADW ⬇️21%
• Murder ⬇️13%
• Burglary ⬇️29%”
1345 19th Street NW just south of the Dupont Circle south metro entrance
Following news of Philz Coffee coming to the old Cosi space come word that Barry’s Bootcamp is opening up on the old CVS/Movie theater space next door this November “early December”.
From an email:
“Barry’s Bootcamp, the original boutique lifestyle brand that innovated group fitness by creating an immersive and transformative full-body workout experience, is set to open its first Washington, D.C. area location in Dupont Circle this fall. The opening will mark the lifestyle brand’s 38th studio globally. Barry’s Washington, D.C. will deliver the signature, high intensity workout that more than 50,000 participants take part in every week to quickly change their bodies and get into the best shape of their lives. (more…)
Thanks to a reader for sending this little tidbit from a KLNB marketing flyer: “Philz Coffee coming to former Cosi on Connecticut in Dupont.”
The Cosi closed back in 2014. This will be a third location for Philz in D.C. after Adams Morgan and Navy Yard.
1825 M Street, NW
Thanks to Grant for sending the confirmation. A mere 10 days ago we learned that Sign of the Whale had shuttered.
DC Tap House’s facebook says:
“Come join us for great Happy Hour specials, rotating craft beers on tap, delicious food, fresh raw seafood bar, and an unforgettable experience!
Gastropub”
From a press release:
“Get ready to bebop down below! Dupont Underground, the arts and cultural organization that lies beneath Washington, D.C.’s Dupont Circle, will host “Meet Me at the Underground: A Jazz Age Soiree“ on Friday, October 27. The restored space will be a subterranean 1920’s-style speakeasy for the evening, with jazz musicians performing live, dramatic costumes of the era, and an art-deco-inspired beverage from neighboring Dupont restaurant, Firefly. (more…)
1915 18th Street, NW
Plum Blossom to Mimosa Restaurant back to Plum Blossom to Pho 18 to Pho Anh Dao. I’m told they should be open in about a week – stay tuned and buckle up.
