Development News

Affordable housing proposed for 8th and T NW

Monday, July 27, 2015

Non-profit developer Manna Inc. proposes to subdivide one lot into three at the corner of 8th and T Streets NW, and to construct two market-rate and four affordable flats.

Whole Foods confirmed for 965 Florida Ave

Thursday, May 07, 2015

"With so much excitement surrounding a possible location in Shaw – a fun, vibrant and culturally significant neighborhood – we’re thrilled to make it official," Whole Foods exec says.

Two Ontario Rd NW homes being converted to eight condos

Friday, March 06, 2015

A building permit was issued in January to combine two homes into one eight-unit condo building at 2305 Ontario Road NW.

New 14th Street condos going, going, gone

Matt Dewey Tuesday, January 06, 2015

The sales office for 14th Street's newest residential project, a condo building at 1436 Chapin Street NW, opened two weeks ago and four of the seven units are already under contract.

ArtView Condos get go-ahead on U Street

Monday, October 13, 2014

ArtView is currently a vacant lot but should deliver in a year.

#parkingdaydc turns ~20 street parking spaces into mini-parks for the day

Monday, September 22, 2014

The annual event shows what uses street parking could be put to besides cars.

High-end liquor store opening Oct 1 on 12th St NW

Tuesday, September 02, 2014

Gallagher and Graham, a liquor store emphasizing the local, plans to open Oct. 1 at 12th and U NW.

Developer breaks ground on mixed-use building on 14th Street NW

Barry Madani Friday, August 22, 2014

The condo building incorporates two historic buildings, one of which was once the headquarters of DC's Wilkins Coffee Co, made famous by Jim Henson's commercials.

Bozzuto to begin work on 15th & V condos this month

Thursday, June 26, 2014

The $42 million project will be complete by late 2015.

Capitol Crossing may have competing food markets, Fort Totten gentrifying, and more

Friday, May 30, 2014

The panel touted as exploring "new development frontiers" didn't exactly deliver said frontiers, but tidbits from existing markets in the District are enticing.

Portner Place project will add 50 units of affordable apts and hundreds of market-rate units to U St

Monday, April 07, 2014

Somerset Development and partners plan to replace a 48-unit Section 8 property next to the Reeves Center with 90-100 affordable units and at least 250 market-rate ones. Construction could begin next year.

U Street gets high-fashion destination for the leather-and-spikes set

Thursday, February 06, 2014

Rosies and Rockers, an edgy, "pinup--but wearable" clothing store for punks, rockabillies and more opening in a few weeks.

Office building to become 33 new residential units at 1628 11th St., NW

Tuesday, October 08, 2013

The Fortis Companies has acquired the National Alliance of Postal and Federal Employees (NAPFE) headquarters building at 1628 11th Street, NW and is planning to convert it into a mix of about 33 new residences.

Fainting Goat Tavern opening soon at 1330 U Street, NW

Tuesday, October 01, 2013

The new American-style tavern/restaurant will open on U Street by late November.

14th street store seeks customers' support for capital improvements

Wednesday, August 07, 2013

PULP, the greeting card and gift shop on 14th St NW, is raising money through crowdsourcing to renovate its shop.

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