Development News

Sci-fi museum eyes preview sites in Crystal City, DC waterfront

Thursday, April 03, 2014

The Museum of Science Fiction's crowdfunding campaign fell short of its original goal, but organizers still hope to have a preview museum open within a year.

More than half of Edmonds School condos sold

Friday, March 28, 2014

The former Edmonds School, on the Hill, is being converted to luxury condos. Though the building is months from completion, sales are brisk.

700 Constitution Ave NE renovation slated for fall 2015 completion

Thursday, March 27, 2014

A long-vacant former hospital will become 147 luxury studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments.

New pet store, The Cheeky Puppy, headed to Dupont Circle

Thursday, March 20, 2014

The pet store will carry toys, treats, collars and leashes for cats and dogs, and will open early April.

460 New York Ave condos go on sale

Monday, March 17, 2014

The 11-story building's units range from studios to two bedrooms, and prices are expected to range from the low $400s to the mid $700s.

CrossFit DC coming to Atlas District in old H Street Playhouse space

Monday, March 10, 2014

CrossFit DC is opening its second location on H Street NE. The building is "75 percent of the way" to being ready.

Anacostia Arts Center gains new tenant

Thursday, March 06, 2014

DC Modern Design + Build will renovate your home and display the works of local artists at its new studio in the Anacostia Arts Center.

Health/education facility on Rhode Island Avenue NE in progress

Friday, February 28, 2014

The polar vortex has slowed down construction but the 42,000-square-foot, $15-million center should be ready in about a year's time.

A new life for an old Langdon Park warehouse

Monday, February 24, 2014

A Brookland couple has purchased and repurposed a 36,000-square-foot warehouse into artists' studios, small businesses, and a vintage furniture store.

Mount Vernon Triangle wine and spirits store eyeing March opening

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Eye Street Cellars, at 425 I St NW, will open in March from owner Savita Malhotra, who is "always looking for [a place] where we can be part of an emerging community."

Cultural Tourism DC, Union Station plan info kiosk to introduce tourists to all DC has to offer

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

The small kiosk is meant to give visitors suggestions for things to do, even if they have just an hour before a connecting bus or train.

The Beatles (sort of) come back to a restored (sort of) Uline Feb. 11

Friday, February 07, 2014

The Beatles tribute act Beatlemania Now will perform the exact set list from Feb. 11, 1964, in the same building as the original concert.

Chuck Brown Park sculpture designs open to public comment

Tuesday, February 04, 2014

Three competing designs for the public art component of Chuck Brown Park are being presented to the public.

Northeast Library re-opens Monday after multimillion renovation

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Northeast Library, on the Hill, is the fourth oldest library in DC still in operation--though it's been closed since 2011 for a renovation. It opened Monday.

Gateway Market Center meets Zoning Commission

Monday, January 27, 2014

The mixed-use project will include about 200 residential units, a restaurant and a specialty grocer.

Amy Rogers Nazarov : Development News