Jeanne Holden :
Development News
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
The Mediterranean Way gourmet market is opening for business at 1717 Connecticut Avenue NW.
Frederik De Pue says that his new culinary venture, Menu, consisting of a market, bistro/bar and restaurant, will open in the Penn Quarter neighborhood by late January 2014.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
The Rubin Group says that conversion of 1321 21st street, a 1921 front-porch row house, into a six-unit luxury condominium building in the Dupont Circle neighborhood is expected in November 2013, one year after receiving Historic Preservation Review Board approval.
Wednesday, October 09, 2013
Diton Pasha, owner of the popular Rustik Tavern restaurant located at 84 T Sreet NW in the Bloomingdale neighborhood, is planning to open a "completely new concept restaurant" in Brookland.
Tuesday, October 08, 2013
The Fortis Companies has acquired the National Alliance of Postal and Federal Employees (NAPFE) headquarters building at 1628 11th Street, NW and is planning to convert it into a mix of about 33 new residences.
Tuesday, October 01, 2013
The new American-style tavern/restaurant will open on U Street by late November.
Tuesday, October 01, 2013
The District is making strides in its efforts to construct a permanent, memorial to legendary guitarist/singer Chuck Brown, "the Godfather of Go-Go," having issued RFPs for the design-build of the central memorial plaza and for the art installation that will serve as a reminder of his cultural legacy.
Monday, September 30, 2013
The Mayor and other officials celebrated the Phase III groundbreaking of Sheridan Station, the redevelopment of a vacant public housing site into more than 200 mixed-income condos and townhouses.
Friday, September 27, 2013
The Historic Preservation Review Board approved the overall concept of converting the historic Takoma Theatre's vacant building into 20 residential apartments.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Chef Oliver Friendly opens two food businesses, Eat & Smile Catering, and The Bespoke Kitchen, an occasional supper club, at 2212 Rhode Island Ave NE.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Conversion of the former Edmonds School site at 901 D Street, NE, into condominium/townhouse residences by developer CAS Riegler is moving forward on Capitol Hill, right between Eastern Market and the H Street Corridor.
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.
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.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Construction has started on 17 Solar, a unique development project at 401-417 H Street NE with 26 residences that integrate solar energy and other high-efficiency features.
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Wylie Wagg, a family-owned chain of pet stores, is actively planning to expand in the Washington, D.C. region, and to quicken its pace in opening new stores.