Development News

DC dedicates Chuck Brown Park

Friday, August 22, 2014

DC officials dedicated the park to the Godfather of Go-Go Aug. 22, on what would have been Brown's 78th birthday.

One Eight Distilling on track for October opening

Thursday, August 21, 2014

The second distillery in the District since Prohibition will launch with an unaged white whiskey and a vodka, with gin to come shortly after.

Ward 5 resident opening yoga studio in Woodridge

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Yoga teacher will open a temporary studio in Woodridge to bring fitness and relaxation to the masses. Bonus: the studio sits atop local coffee roaster Zeke's.

1427 Rhode Island Avenue NW project gets preliminary approval

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

The vacant lot at 1427 Rhode Island Ave NW passes HPRB and ANC; construction could begin in 2015.

Proposed condo building in Capitol Hill held up over curb cut

Monday, August 18, 2014

HPRB rules that the design is OK, but developer will have to come up with a new solution for parking.

Construction begins on the other 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue

Thursday, August 14, 2014

NOVO Properties has begun construction on 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue...southeast.

Signage up for 'presidential' &pizza at 14th & K

Thursday, August 14, 2014

It will be the local chain's 5th District location and its 7th overall.

Just in time for the school year, charter school network KIPP DC opens three new schools

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

An early-childhood school and an elementary school in Capitol View and a middle school in Trinidad expand charter school KIPP DC's offerings.

'Captain Trinidad' swoops in to new playground in NE

Monday, August 11, 2014

Mayor Gray broke ground on the renovation of Trinidad Playground, which will have a superhero, "Captain Trinidad," as its mascot and design motif.

Peep inside the vegan restaurant coming to Dupont in Sept

Monday, August 11, 2014

Native Foods Cafe, a vegan fast-casual restaurant chain, is opening its first East Coast location at 1150 Connecticut Ave NW.

'Eclectic Cafe' coming to Ward 7

Thursday, August 07, 2014

The cafe will fill a hole in the DC Dept of Employment Services (DOES)'s retail space, and bring more dining options to Ward 7.

ANC blesses condos planned for 11th St SE

Tuesday, August 05, 2014

Natural foods grocery Mrs. Greens to Dupont Circle?

Friday, July 18, 2014

Signs point to a new natural foods store coming to Dupont Circle.

Twelve-story hotel and apartment project planned for Shaw

Thursday, July 17, 2014

The $230 million project, working its way through the approval process, could bring 230 new apartments and two hotels to Shaw.