Development News

HPRB gives nod to apartments at Mt Pleasant Auto Repair site

Thursday, July 16, 2015

The Historic Preservation Review Board has recommended approving a two-story addition to the Mount Pleasant Auto Shop, to convert the building into apartments above retail.

Glover Park building approved for expansion

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

The building is going from four to nine units, according to a recently filed permit.

Rasika reopens with new decor and menu

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Gujarati lasagna is one of the new menu items.

Dance Place opens up Arts Park for proposals

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Artists can submit their proposals for bike racks, bicycle repair station, seating, whirly gig (defined as “interactive, playable public sculpture with moveable parts”), and a sprinkler.

Shakespeare Theatre Company plans arts-oriented building on I Street SW

Friday, July 03, 2015

The STC is planning a building where actors and artists can live, with rehearsal space and a black-box theatre to boot.

The Anacostia Watershed Society has a new office on the Anacostia. No, literally on the Anacostia.

Friday, July 03, 2015

Talk about being close to your work.

Brookland affordable senior housing building breaks ground

Wednesday, July 01, 2015

The building is designed for seniors age 55 and above who earn under 30 percent of the area median income.

Beer garden and Europub to replace Mad Momos in Columbia Heights

Monday, June 22, 2015

Mad Momos closed in January; now, a new pub and beer garden is taking its place.

Condos, apartments, restaurant coming to Trinidad

Friday, June 19, 2015

The full project is proposed to be some condos, some apartments, and a sidewalk cafe.

Taco bar coming to Georgetown

Friday, June 19, 2015

Tacos! Breakfast burritos! Smoothies! Georgetown!

What's 'new' in affordable housing? Not a lot--yet

Friday, June 19, 2015

We need more of it, and we're not making enough of it.

Dew Drop Inn, new concept from Wonderland Ballroom owners, opens Wednesday

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

The owners of Wonderland Ballroom are opening a new space in Edgewood, in what was previously Chocolate City Brewery.

Nonprofit developer CPDC kicks off second phase of renovations for affordable community in Edgewood

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Edgewood Commons, 792 affordable units for families in Edgewood, is getting a revamp inside and out.

Nido, pan-Med restaurant on Rhode Island Ave NE, opens next week

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

The concept, from an owner of Boundary Road restaurant, will serve Mediterranean fare, pastas, and seafood.

Townhome phase of Monroe Street Market gets underway

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Gallery Towns, part of Monroe Street Market, will be a collection of 1800-square-foot townhomes starting at $700,000.