Development News

Construction to begin this spring on 42 residences near Union Station

Monday, March 03, 2014

A Washington, D.C., developer will start construction this spring on a 42-unit residential property on 2nd Street near Union Station.

Vigilante Coffee Co. plots expansion with retail store at Maketto and roasting facility

Monday, March 03, 2014

The owner of Vigilante Coffee Co. is eyeing an expansion that includes its first retail store, a full-scale roasting facility and training lab and a plan to take its java to Baltimore.

Takoma Central apartments opening in April

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

About half of the apartments at residential and retail project Takoma Central will be move-in ready in April, with the remainder available in May, according to the project’s developer.

Five new eateries to open at The Yards this spring

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Missed all the development at The Yards in Capitol Riverfront? Here's a quick recap.

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.

Restaurant incubator, market, and kitchen coming to Park View this spring

Friday, January 24, 2014

The pop-uppery that will showcase a rotating menu from local and visiting chefs is under construction, with a spring opening projected.

"Lobby Project" activates bland ground-floor space in NoMa

Tuesday, December 03, 2013

The DC Office of Planning's "Lobby Project" has taken an empty office building lobby and filled it with classes, activities, and free wi-fi. Tonight: "Nerds in NoMa," a panel about smarter cities.

Busboys and Poets opening sixth location at Monroe Street Market

Tuesday, December 03, 2013

After months of speculation, it’s now official: Busboys and Poets is opening its newest bookstore/café at Monroe Street Market in Brookland.

Brookland's Finest Bar & Grill gets liquor license

Friday, October 25, 2013

The restaurant on burgeoning 12th Street NE may open by late December.

National Aquarium 'committed to a presence in D.C.'

Thursday, October 10, 2013

The National Aquarium may have shuttered its D.C. location last month, but the nonprofit wants to continue its mission of conservation in the nation’s capital.

Construction of Justice Park, affordable apartments with special needs features, underway in Ward 1

Monday, September 23, 2013

Construction is underway for a new five-story, 28-unit apartment building at 1421 Euclid St, NW, that will provide affordable housing specifically designed to accommodate the hard-of-hearing and deaf community.

New retail stores open at the Anacostia Arts Center

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

A new wellness center and two boutiques are now open at the Anacostia Arts Center, Arch Development Corporation' development project aimed at bringing arts and business to Anacostia and raising the area's quality of life and local economy.