While social services sprawl understandably took up a good portion of the time at last week’s Reservation 13 meeting, the original purpose had been to discuss the longer term developments of the site. For those catching up, Reservation 13 is the large block of land south of the Armory and east of 19th Street SE […]
Ward 6 Councilmember Tommy Wells announced today that an agreement has been reached to bring a Giant grocery store to the new development at 3rd and H Streets NE. The store will be part of a project by Steuart Investment Company and will encompass 41,000 square-feet of first floor space. The rest of the development […]
Barracks Row Main Street’s board has endorsed an unsolicited proposal for the Marine Barracks Washington’s plan to build the proposed Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ) on what is known as the 929-930 site, citing a perceived beneficial impact on Lower 8th Street. This proposal allows use of part of 9th Street and a part of the […]
It’s been awhile since we heard what’s going on at the Maples on South Carolina Avenue. Ever since it ceased being Friendship House, rumors have swirled about the oldest existing house on Capitol Hill. Last week, the new owners, along with their architect Cunningham and Quill, presented initial concepts to a community meeting at Christ […]
Local business has been a hot topic around here this week. A number of retailers are closing, and it seems as though we are only getting restaurants in their place. Explanations about rents and property taxes have been thrown around, as well as questions about what can be done. One idea that has come up […]