Photo by PoPville flickr user Ted Eytan
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced 12 projects that will provide more than 800 units of affordable housing in the District. These projects represent nearly $82.2 million in public funding and will house approximately 1,760 District residents. Read More
3145 Mt. Pleasant St, NW
@bgneumeyer tweets us:
“New “affordable housing” in Mt. Pleasant seems at pricepoint for college-educated paralegals, maybe?”
The Craigslist ad says:
“AFFORDABLE BRAND NEW STUDIO APARTMENTS IN MOUNT PLEASANT @ $1,065/Month. 3145 Mount Pleasant Street, NW. Newly Renovated. Energy Efficient. Walk to Columbia Heights Metro, buses, Restaurants, Shopping. Income Restrictions Apply. For single person, MAX Income of $44,940, MIN Income of $36,514.”
Ed. Note: This is the recently reopened Monseñor Romero Apartments, formerly the Deauville that burned down 6 1/2 years ago.
1433-1435 Spring Road, NW
Interesting tweet from Washington Business Journal’s @WBJNeibs:
“Looks like So Others Might Eat has acquired 1433, 1435 Spring Road NW, an affordable apartment complex.”
From So Others Might Eat’s website:
“SOME (So Others Might Eat) is an interfaith, community-based organization that exists to help the poor and homeless of our nation’s capital. We meet the immediate daily needs of the people we serve with food, clothing, and health care. We help break the cycle of homelessness by offering services, such as affordable housing, job training, addiction treatment, and counseling, to the poor, the elderly and individuals with mental illness. Each day, SOME is restoring hope and dignity one person at a time. We invite you to join us.”
1125 Spring Road, NW
From Kathleen Crowley of ANC4C10:
“For my fellow ANC 4C folks, below is a brief summary for those who may not have been able to attend the meeting held by DC Department of General Services (DGS) regarding the future of 1125 Spring Road NW, here are a few highlights:
-1125 Spring Road NW is a capital asset with DGS and will be developed as a residential property consistent with its zoning designation. DGS plans to surplus the property to the DC Housing Authority.
-The purpose of the meeting was to solicit feedback from the community regarding the possible residential uses of the property (i.e. affordable housing, mixed use, senior).
-Based on the comments and questions, there seemed to be a concern about the process. For example, how will the feedback from the community inform the final recommendations and decisions; concern the community will not be able to review or comment on the recommendations to be presented to the city council; lack of confidence in the DC Housing Authority to move this project forward in a way consistent with the community interests (e.g., parking issues, permanent versus transient, etc.); and a concern that decisions will be made regarding this project amid changing DC leadership.
-The intended use of the property is the undecided issue. Although most would like to see the property used for senior living, it was suggested a survey be conducted to better understand the community’s overall interest about the use.
-DGS emphasized that the best way to express your interests and concerns regarding this matter is to 1) contact your DC City Council Member; and 2) contact DGS“
1125 Spring Road, NW
Thanks to all who sent emails about the future of the old Hebrew Home on Spring Road:
“Please find below an invitation to voice your input directly to D.C. government officials regarding the proposal from D.C. General Services and D.C. Housing Authority to renovate the former Hebrew Home (1125 Spring Rd NW – large vacant historic building on Spring Street between 10th and 13th Streets. Next to Raymond Recreation Center and Education Campus) into 80-90 affordable/workforce housing units. Commissioner Galloway (Ward4C06) has arranged this meeting for the community to ensure all of us most directly impacted by this development can voice our suggestions, concerns, etc… directly to those considering a way forward (Thanks Commissioner Galloway!).
At the May 14th ANC Ward 4C meeting it was emphasized that the proposal is still in the very early phases, and thus our input could absolutely make a difference in the direction of the project. Some community members voiced concern that the original proposal of converting the building into senior housing was no longer on the table to which the D.C. General Services representative offered that it doesn’t necessarily have to be off the table. The point being that it’s a great time to give your thoughts on how D.C. should move forward with this property. I hope you can join. Please share with others who will be impacted by this development.”
Other readers send:
“Residents are invited to meet with representatives from the District’s Department of General Services and DC Housing Authority to discuss the development of the properties (The Hebrew Home for the Aged and the Child and Family Services Agency) located at 1125 Spring Road, N.W.
Options are senior housing, mixed-use development, affordable housing, Veterans housing.
Come out and express your concerns.
Meeting Location:
Petworth Library 4200 Kansas Ave. NW Washington, DC 20011
Date / Time: June 17, 2014 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Vann-Di M. Galloway, DTM
Commissioner, Single Member District 4C06″
Rendering courtesy Hines
“Hines, the developer of CityCenterDC, has begun the outreach process for the 92 affordable rental homes at The Apartments at CityCenter. The apartments are available to applicants making less than 60% or 80% of Area Median Income and residents will be selected through a lottery to be drawn in September 2013. In addition to income requirements, eligibility is based on household size, rental history, credit reports and background screening. The application deadline of August 21, 2013 has been extended to August 28, 2013 to accommodate the strong interest in the apartments. Manna, Inc. is serving as adviser to the developer in this effort. To obtain an application, please visit www.CityCenterDC.com/CommunityBenefits or call Manna at (202) 534-1068.
We are proud to offer a select number of affordable homes for rent at The Apartments at CityCenter that provide a new, quality housing opportunity to the community,” said Jason Jacobson, managing director of Hines. “This is a special chance to live in the heart of Downtown D.C. while enjoying all the development has to offer.”
The apartments range in size from studios to one- and two-bedrooms and will offer large windows, spacious layouts and open kitchens. With restaurants, shops, major employers and Metro rail stops within a short walk, The Apartments at CityCenter will set a new standard for urban living in D.C.
The 366 Market Rate apartments will be available for lease in the fall and managed by Bozzuto Management Company. For more information, please visit www.citycenterdc.com.
The Apartments at CityCenter are one of five major components of CityCenterDC (www.citycenterdc.com). The mixed-use development also includes 216 luxury condominium residences, 520,000-square feet of Class A office space, and more than 60 shops and restaurants, in properties designed by internationally renowned architects Foster + Partners and the D.C.-based Shalom Baranes Associates. In addition, CityCenterDC will also feature a 370-room hotel.
“If your annual income is between $36,000 – $94,424, you may qualify for special pricing on select units. (see brochure below)”
