New Development Map Online
An updated development map for 2nd Quarter 2009 is now available online here. The development map provides a graphic overview of the Front's development projects - completed, under construction, and proposed - and also provides quick summaries of each project. Other downloadable maps and resources can be found on our website here.
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Park at the Yards Under Construction Construction has begun on what will be the Park at the Yards by Forest City Washington. The world-class five-acre waterfront park will include a riverfront promenade, vast open lawns for community gatherings and outdoor events, gardens, a riverfront courtyard, retail pavilions, a canal basin and waterfall, a pedestrian bridge, and the restoration of the historic Lumber Shed building. The Riverwalk Trail will run through the park and provide vital pedestrian and bicycle links to the rest of the Anacostia waterfront. Part of the largest public-private project in the District in decades, the Yards development will have 2,700 condos and apartments, 400,000 square feet of restaurants and retail, and 1.8 million square feet of office space. The Capitol Riverfront BID will be responsible for maintaining and programming the park when completed in the summer of 2010.
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 Michael Stevens Channel 8 Interview
Last week, Michael Stevens, Executive Director of the Capitol Riverfront, was interviewed by Channel 8 about the Nationals impact on development in the Front. Stevens discussed how Nationals Ballpark brings millions of people to the Front and brands the area as a destination, and that despite the recession, the residential segment in the Front is strong with over 60% sold, leased and occupied, and a projected 2,000 residents by year's end. "Retail is typically the last to come to an emerging neighborhood," Stevens said, "But the increase in residents is getting the attention of retailers who want to be here."
Watch the interview here.
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 New Circulator Website
Download the smartphone app and track your Circulator bus as part of the DC Circulator's new and improved website! The Front's new Circulator runs from Union Station to Barracks Row and to Nationals Park every 10 mins on weekdays from 6 am - 7 pm, with extended service on Nationals game days. The Circulator costs only $1 and accepts SmarTrip cards. See the new website here. |
 Florida Rock Looking for Equity Partner for Waterfront Plaza
Florida Rock Properties, Inc. is looking for a joint venture partner to help develop its 1.1 million square foot mixed-use Riverfront project which gained zoning approval last week. The development will include a hotel, office space, a residential building, retail galleria and plaza next to Diamond Teague Park. Jones Lang LaSalle is advising Florida Rock on the partner pick that will oversee the next 2 phases of the 4 phase development. Read the full Washington Business Journal article here.
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 Mental Mapping for FRONT Residents
Neighborhood residents participated in a Mental Mapping study by Social Compact on July 21st. Residents were asked to draw their home with lines to restaurants, shops, and other service locations where they spend their money, noting dollars spent and distance traveled. The results will help researchers understand if and how existing neighborhood retail is meeting the needs of residents. Following the drawing exercise, residents enjoyed wine and cheese while meeting their neighbors! The BID will provide information about the Mental Mapping results when they are made available.
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 Top Gun 80s Movie This Week
Don't forget that Back to the Future is re-scheduled for August 13th and Ghostbusters for August 20th! Stay tuned for details on our fall movie series coming out soon! Email info@capitolriverfront.org with your fall movie theme suggestions.
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Public Comment Period for New Eastern Market Metro Plaza
Give your opinion on the new Eastern Market Metro Plaza design. The Task Force is now seeking further community input during a 45-day public comment period. Submit your questions or comments at www.capitolhilltownsquare.org. All submissions will be circulated to the Task Force members. The 45-day comment period began on July 1st and will continue through Monday, August 17th.
The Barracks Row Main Street's Task Force invited the Capitol Hill community to a meeting on July 1st at which three different design alternatives for the Plaza were presented by Ms. Weinstein. The full presentation of the three designs can be viewed on the website at www.capitolhilltownsquare.org.
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