Mount Vernon Square

05/15/2017

http://www.popville.com/2017/05/proposed-streetscaping-plans-to-activate-the-perimeter-of-the-walter-e-washington-convention-center/

All renderings courtesy Events DC by by Design Architect OMA From a press release: “Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, presented initial concepts for exterior streetscape plans at the Walter E. Was

07/26/2016

Interesting new development in the neighborhood.

Construction is well under way on a mixed-use project at 655 New York Ave. NW, to be anchored by The Advisory Board Co., to blend historic structures with a mix of new, modern office space.

12/11/2014

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/going-out-guide/wp/2014/12/10/after-cityzen-eric-ziebold-will-open-two-dining-rooms-near-mount-vernon-square/

Kinship and a yet-to-be-named fine-dining space will open under one roof in 2015.

04/18/2014

This aerial photo of Mt. Vernon Square from 7th and K Streets in 1899 shows the familiar square devoid of its two defining architectural structures. Although the Walter E....

03/28/2014

http://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/200_residences_included_in_marriott_hotel_plan/8289?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=Thursday+March+27th%2C+2014&utm_medium=headline

The proposal for another Marriott near the Convention Center recently changed its design and plans to demolish fewer buildings.

02/24/2014

New Condo building coming to Mount Vernon Triangle! http://460nya.com

This boutique community at 460 New York Avenue NW puts you right in the heart of the city, with your fingers on the pulse of modern style and convenience.

11/25/2013

Marriott Marquis set to open May 1, 2014! http://dc.curbed.com/archives/2013/11/mark-your-calendars-marriott-marquis-opens-on-may-1st.php

It's official: the Marriott Marquis has announced an opening date of May 1st. D.C.'s biggest hotel is also taking reservations for visits...

11/20/2013

Recent Changes to Shaw: http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/o-street-market-symbol-of-violence-becomes-a-marker-for-dcs-resurgence/2013/11/19/52012d2c-4ca9-11e3-9890-a1e0997fb0c0_story.html?tid=auto_complete

The city’s largest supermarket opens Thursday on the site of a notorious mass shooting in 1994.

11/05/2013

New Flagship Giant to Open Soon at City Market! http://dc.curbed.com/archives/2013/11/city-market-at-os-giant-announces-opening-date.php

It's official: Friday, November 22nd will be the grand opening date for the anticipated Giant at City Market at O. Shaw's next big luxury condo complex revealed that date...

03/20/2013

Nice addition to the neighborhood!

We had the chance to tour the new Chinatown Walgreens this morning at 7th and H St NW. It's 3 stories tall and ready to open to the public tomorrow at 9:30 am. The rest of the photos and our impressions will appear in tomorrow's post.

Enjoy this sneak peek photo for now!

03/15/2013

Plans to redo nearby Franklin Park! http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/breaking_ground/2013/03/dc-plans-transformation-of-franklin.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+washington_blog_breakingground+%28Washington+-+Breaking+Ground%29

D.C. issues RFP for Franklin Park landscape designer, to create “premier active, flexible and sustainable urban park connected to its community.”

09/28/2012

More office buildings (with ground level retail) coming to Mount Vernon Square: http://dcmud.blogspot.com/2012/09/two-megabuildings-downtown-in-pipeline.html