The Manor Park neighborhood will welcome 35 new affordable housing units for senior citizens. Phi Beta Sigma, the historically-black fraternity, is planning to redevelop office space it owns at 145 Kennedy Street NW into the units above new office space. Zoning applications should be filed next month.
A portion of the struggling retail stretch along Wisconsin Avenue in Friendship Heights may see some revitalization. The Friendship Center - which includes the DSW, Maggiano's, Marshalls, and the former Nordstrom Rack - is in talks to be redeveloped into 350 housing units over 12,000 sq ft of retail space. This mixed-use development may aid in turning around what Urban Turf describes as "the area's 'naturally-occurring retirement community' reputation."
From open floorplans to quartz countertops, most homebuyers have a list of must-have features they're looking for in a new home. However, it's also important to consider all factors that can affect your quality of living. Below are eight important questions to ask during the homebuying process.
One of the most-hated and dangerous intersections in DC is finally getting a makeover. Last week, the Wendy's at Florida and New York Avenues NE closed its doors, allowing for the overhaul of "Dave Thomas Circle" to begin. Starting in late 2021 or early 2022, the $13 million redesign will include protected bike lanes, green spaces, and resumed two-way traffic on Florida Avenue, among other improvements. "Almost every Washingtonian has their own Dave Thomas Circle horror story," said Mayor Murial Bowser. "Now, we are taking the necessary actions to transform this confusing intersection into a multimodal project that supports the current and future needs of DC drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians."
These spreadsheets (in PDF and Excel forms) show home and condo sales in DC for August, 2021. They list data such as the address, list price, sold price, and closing date.
