Luis Velarde

Luis Velarde writes about business, investments, real estate, and urban development. His work has appeared in the BBC World Service, Voice of America and others.

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Takoma rabbi aims to run DC's first legal marijuana dispensary

Luis Velarde Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Medical marijuana became legal in D.C. almost three years ago, but the city's first dispensary has yet to open. Now Rabbi Jeffrey Kahn wants to be the first.

WestMill's latest: a pop-up events startup to enliven empty spaces

Luis Velarde Tuesday, January 15, 2013

WestMill Capital, the D.C. based real estate firm founded by Ben and Dan Miller, has a creative new use for its properties during the months that typically transpire between acquisition and construction.

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Luis Velarde Development News

Hill East building enters final construction phase
Akridge holds groundbreaking for new office building south of Dupont Circle
Seven-story building to replace Zipcar lot in Logan Circle
Dupont to get a new healthy lunch option: Nature's Table
Mount Vernon Triangle warehouse razed to make way for a new building
Turkish high-end fashion retailer to open in downtown DC
New DMV office in Brentwood promises service relief
New 31-unit condo building to break ground in Petworth
'2 M Street' heads toward next phase
Beuchert's Saloon brings back history to Capitol Hill

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Local sandwich shop unveils nationwide franchising plan

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