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From an email:
“Friends of McMillan Park will host a tour of the McMillan Sand Filtration Site on Saturday October 29th from 11-3. The event is free and open to the public. This is a great opportunity to see a unique, historic site; learn about its potential development; stroll around one of the coolest green spaces in the area. It’ll be fun; wear a costume! Kids and dogs are welcome (but please watch them carefully on the site).
Questions? Contact: Gwen Southerland, [email protected]
John Salatti, [email protected] or (202) 986-2592″
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A reader writes simply: “we made a short film starring The McMillan Reservoir.”
Not sure how they got in but this is really a beautiful video. On Friday when we talked about neighborhood names, a reader asked what neighborhood McMillan Reservoir (Filtration Site) would be referred as when it gets developed? I still think it’ll be called Bloomingdale.
McMillan Filtration Site is located at Michigan Avenue, North Capitol Street, NW.
Over/under on when construction will start?
“Meeting #2: What We Heard- Design Principles & Approach
Join us for a discussion of the elements that will go into the final design plan, based on the feedback the design team got in Meeting #1 and the Salon Sessions at Big Bear. This is Meeting #2 of a three meeting series and will give you a chance to meet and talk to the design team, get a schedule for future meetings, and learn how to share all of your ideas.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
9 AM to 12 NOON
St. Martin’s Church
1908 North Capitol Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(Enter on T Street)
Questions?
Call: Tania Jackson (202) 355-8998″
The McMillan Reservoir is located by Howard University and this building is at 5th St, NW near Howard Pl. Anyone know why the building was built so tall? What the function is?
I’m also still not sure ‘what the helen of troy’ the structure below in the reservoir is supposed to do:
Photo from PoPville flickr user hipchickindc
I had been wondering what the status of the McMillan Reservoir development was. The McMillian Reservoir blog has 2 posts and doesn’t provide a lot of hope for any progress soon.
Wikipedia says, “The 25 acre (100,000 m²) McMillan Reservoir, located between Michigan Avenue, North Capitol Street, and First Street in Northwest Washington, D.C., was designated a DC Historic Landmark in 1991.”
In Feb. 2009 the WBJ wrote:
“The recession appears to have slowed the project considerably, and construction is likely years away.
Because of McMillan’s former use, a lot of work has be done before the fenced-off land can be used for anything. Underneath is a catacomb of tunnels that were used to clean drinking water from the reservoir. The tunnels connect to roughly 2,100 manhole covers and the grassy surface.
The developers estimate demolition, grading, engineering, utilities, roads, planning and other preparation work will cost more than $50 million, which is forcing the team is to get as much revenue-producing development as possible on the site.”
Any guesses to when work may begin? I’ll set the over under at 2015.
Real Estate Fresh Finds is a weekly selection of newly-listed properties in the District, brought to you by RLAH Real Estate.
Featured Property of the Week: 3129 Warder Street NW
Gorgeous 4 BR/3.5 BA Columbia Heights interior rowhome is a “2017 top-to-bottom renovation” with a “beautiful kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, endless quartz counters, a breakfast bar with pendant lighting, 42-inch white shaker cabinets, and a designer backsplash. The spacious living area boasts a grand open design with tray ceiling and recessed lighting. The newly installed (2023) Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) flooring graces the main level, adding elegance and durability to your living space. Fully finished lower level with a true, legal bedroom and full bath. Triple pane windows in the primary bedroom provide exceptional sound insulation. Fios high-speed internet and energy-efficient new LED lighting throughout the house. Rebuilt and reinforced retaining wall in front of the house. A large rear deck with privacy curtains ensures an intimate and secluded atmosphere. Lastly — you have the convenience of off street parking. Warder is a quiet one-way street that has undergone a remarkable transformation with added parking spaces and a dedicated bike lane. Only 10 minutes away from Petworth Metro and Safeway and steps away from the Georgia Avenue corridor. Be sure to check out the exciting plans for the McMillan Development and the vibrant future that this area will offer.”
Other Notable Fresh Listings:
- The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 5 BR/5 FB/3 HB contemporary “modern masterpiece” in Palisades with nearly 8k total square feet of luxurious touches including a custom Italian staircase, a 2-car garage, a roof with a 100-year lifespan, a safe room, wine cellar, game room, media room and a “black bottom ionized pool” with LED lighting — all for just under $6M.
- “This [2 BR/1 BA] contemporary DC condo, with a Walk Score of 89, is an urban dweller’s paradise” in Trinidad with abundant storage space, high ceilings, large windows, and even surround sound speakers.
- “Welcome to this exquisite, sun-drenched [Petworth] row home that has undergone a stunning renovation, creating a captivating space for you to call your own. With 4 spacious bedrooms and 3.5 luxurious baths, this home is thoughtfully designed for both comfort and entertainment.”
- Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a 3 BR/2 BA top-floor Barry Farms corner unit condo with a fireplace, private balcony, fresh paint, new carpet, and an updated kitchen.
photo by Miki Jourdan
From MPD:
“On Friday, October 21, 2022 and Saturday, October 22, 2022, the Howard University Homecoming Weekend will take place in the District of the Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration:
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking for the Howard University Homecoming Parade on Saturday, October 22, 2022, from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Read More
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Thanks to all who shared so many amazing photos.
So much more awesome: Read More
North Capitol and Michigan Ave, NW
Thanks to Jay for sending a McMillan development update: Read More
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From Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen:
“Today is a major step forward for a project that has stretched on for nearly two decades, offering more concrete details of the vision and hope Hill East neighbors have long held for Reservation 13 to extend the neighborhood from 19th Street to the Anacostia River.
The winning bids commit to building more housing at multiple price points and for individuals and families at different stages of life, bringing much needed local retail, a hotel, and adding neighborhood parks and green spaces. I’m looking forward to digging more into the details on the selected proposals and how they plan to make good on the promises to the community they’ve made. Thanks to the team at DMPED and to all of our ANC and Ward 6 neighbors who have helped shape this project.”
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) announced new progress in the Hill East Phase II Development in Ward 7 by selecting Blue Skye Development and Donatelli Development to develop Bundle 1 and R13 Community Partners to develop Bundle 2. This is the third and largest project awarded under Mayor Bowser’s EquityRFP initiative, which increases access to development opportunities for entities or organizations that are owned or majority controlled by individuals determined to be part of a socially disadvantaged population. Further, the project continues Mayor Bowser’s longstanding commitment to delivering projects that maximize income restricted housing, including deeply affordable housing; create job opportunities for District residents; and provide retail and other neighborhood serving amenities to underserved communities.
“In Hill East, we’re creating new opportunities for DC residents and, by using the equity inclusion priority, doing so in a way that honors the legacy of RFK,” said Mayor Bowser. “We know that Washingtonians need jobs and housing, and that’s what we are delivering in Hill East. These projects move us another step closer to reaching our goal of 36,000 new homes by 2025, and we are proud to be delivering more than 760 deeply affordable homes to the Hill East community.”
The Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Hill East Phase II development consists of nearly 496,857 square feet of land area and includes two bundles with the following parcels: Read More
