Development News

New Mount Vernon Triangle townhomes break ground

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

The four units at 939-941 M St NW in a former parking lot should be ready for delivery in about six months, developer says.

Horace Mann Elementary School to triple in size

Monday, January 28, 2013

Renovation work at Horace Mann Elementary School begins this summer. Architects will try to set bar for sustainability.

Westmill awarded R. L. Christian library development

Saturday, January 26, 2013

Westmill Capital announced it has won the rights to develop the site of a closed community library in the bustling H Street corridor.

Barracks Row gets burgers, Korea style

Friday, January 25, 2013

Enter Kraze Burgers. Korean-owned burger chain plans to open 10 restaurants in the Washington Metropolitan Area by the end of 2013.

Noyes Playground construction timeline solidifies

Thursday, January 24, 2013

DC Department of General Services (DGS) spokesperson Darrell Pressley confirmed that site prep work will begin the week of February 24th.

Boxing gym prepares to open in new Capitol Riverfront building

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

DC Boxing and Fitness will be the inaugural retail tenant in the Capitol Hill Tower building, a 344-unit co-op located at 1000 New Jersey Ave. SE.

In new building deal, Mount Vernon Triangle gains one of DC's largest law firms

Monday, January 21, 2013

For the Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District, the news means that “this emerging neighborhood has arrived.”

Embassy of France embarks on green roof project

Thursday, January 17, 2013

The Embassy of France has taken the first steps toward installing a green roof on the largest of its three buildings.

After months of delays, Table opens in Shaw

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

More new restaurants for Shaw. Table will be located at 903 N Street NW.

10-unit affordable housing project about to break ground in Adams Morgan

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

A long-vacant building in the heart of Adams Morgan will be renovated and converted to affordable housing and office space.

16th Street Heights to get new Ethiopian grocery

Friday, January 11, 2013

A former beauty salon in 16th Street Heights will become a small grocery store stocking Ethiopian staples and more.

Two-unit infill project on 11th St. NW nears completion

Thursday, January 10, 2013

A two-condo renovation/infill on 11th Street NW, just a few blocks south of Wonderland Ballroom, is within 60 days of completion, developer Duane Young of Redwood Ventures says.

Nordstrom will open off-price store in former Borders space in downtown D.C. this spring

Tuesday, January 08, 2013

One of the biggest fashion retailers in America will open a store in downtown Washington, D.C. in spring 2013.

New Woodridge Library plans feature open plan, reading lounge and green roof terrace

Tuesday, January 08, 2013

The architectural team responsible for the Woodridge Library redesign presented its newest renderings at a recent community meeting.

With K Street opening, Noodles and Co. increases Washington presence

Tuesday, January 08, 2013

Noodles and Company to open a restaurant in Washington’s K Street in less than two months.