Development News

Two-unit condo development replaces dilapidated building in Columbia Heights

Friday, December 13, 2013

The project hits the market early 2014. Don't ask about the chicken feathers.

First look: Townhomes at 12th and Jackson in Brookland

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Details have emerged about a long-speculated-about project in the heart of Brookland.

EYA development at Takoma metro moving forward

Monday, December 09, 2013

The proposed 210-unit building has received support from smart-growth and environmental advocates, and now waits for a WMATA board vote.

Twenty-first renovated playground, in Hillcrest, opens under Play DC

Thursday, December 05, 2013

On Dec. 2, Mayor Vincent Gray cut the ribbon on a new playground in Hillcrest in Ward 7. "It's like night and day," Hillcrest Community Civic Association president Karen Williams says.

"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.

TaKorean's newest outpost coming to Capitol Riverfront

Monday, November 25, 2013

The local chain is aiming for a summer 2014 opening for its Southeast location.

Capital City Real Estate delivers new boutique condo in Adams Morgan

Friday, November 22, 2013

The Province, a four-unit condo project in the heart of Adams Morgan, is coming online.

District Fishwife on the hook for early January opening in Union Market

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Construction on the stall at Union Market has begun and the fresh fish proprietor is aiming for an early January opening.

Sustainable DC Innovation Challenge will green DC's buildings, more

Thursday, November 21, 2013

The District has channelled $4.5 million in the past year toward projects that will create a more sustainable city. Over the coming weeks, we'll be looking at the ways buildings are being retrofitted, green facilities are being built, and more.

DC's oldest public housing project considers renewable energy

Thursday, November 21, 2013

The D.C. Housing Authority is wrapping up a feasibility study, the first phase in converting a defunct coal plant at the Langston Dwellings to run on renewable energy.

Mayor Gray cuts ribbon on latest renovated DC playground

Monday, November 18, 2013

On Friday, Nov. 15, Mayor Vincent Gray and other notables officially cut the ribbon at Benning Park Community Center Playground, the latest D.C. park to be renovated with all-new equipment, and announced that eight more playgrounds would be renovated.