Comments on: Where We Live: Near Southeast/Capitol Riverfront

By: JoeNdc

JoeNdc — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 17:27:43 +0000

Just a reminder that while the economy has stalled quite a few of the projects planned just a few years ago, there is movement once again. The Foundry Lofts project is back on track and the Boilermaker Shop is soon to follow. The Riverfront Park is now open and within a year or two, the lumbershed (now bare) will be reclad in all glass exterior and will have restaurants and retail inside. Within 2 years or so there will be a major grocery store (likely Harris Teeters, another apartment building above it, and an upscale gym rumored to be VIDA Fitness. Last but not least, you forgot to mention EYA’s brand new row house style townhouse neighborhood called Capitol Quarter which is the 1st LEED certified community in the nation. Yup… I own one. Phase two is about to break ground in the fall of 2010. And Phase three is to follow in a couple years after that. Each house has a minimum of a one car garage (in DC!!!) and a roof top terrace. The Navy Yard/Capitol Riverfront is destined to be the jewel in DC’s crown.

By: Cassie

Cassie — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:34:19 +0000

Don’t forget TSNY DC, the trapeze school that’s building in the area! They’re relocating from Baltimore and now central D.C. so that they can have two trapeze rigs (one in doors, one outdoors) open for classes simultaneously in the summer and have classes year-round as well! It’s an awesome way to spend an afternoon – challenging yourself and your fears and realizing you can do whatever you set your mind to – while enjoying the beautiful riverfront view and sunny breeze! It’ll be a great asset to this up-and-coming development. I HIGHLY recommend taking classes to everyone – young and old!

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:36:04 +0000

When are you going to do neighborhood profiles of Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and Friendship Heights?

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 18:00:22 +0000

Great post! BUT….you forgot Capitol Skyline Hotel!! We had the best pool parties every weekend of the summer, and during the year our events are the coolest/edgiest/most interesting in town. Yes I do their PR but I’m also someone who moved here just a year ago from NYC, and I’m honestly telling you, this hotel was exactly what I believed DC was missing. If you want a tour, let me know! AlyssaSheL@aol.com

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By: DC

DC — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:22:17 +0000

I would say completion of the Green Line in 2001 was a large driver of development as well. In a way it led to the DOT building.

By: Jay

Jay — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:31:36 +0000

What’s fascinating about Nationals Park, and DC getting the Expos franchise over Northern Virginia, is that the NOVA effort struggled to find a place to put a stadium, if and when. Yet, many believe, and it’s been written, that they were ahead of the District in the running to get the franchise.

In Near Southeast, DC had places to tear down. Once they showed MLB the money, the transformation from old to new was fast and amazing. And the view of the Capitol from the upper deck still gets me…

By: Josh Howell

Josh Howell — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:40:24 +0000

FYI - The first picture is a shot of Building 170. It's one of my favorites.

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:03:47 +0000

You forgot to mention Cornercopia, an excellen, locally owned, gourmet deli. They have terrific sandwiches and an excellent beer selection.

By: Franklin

Franklin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:15:56 +0000

Not sure if they are still definitely doing this, but the proposed half street development leading up to the stadium could be incredible. http://www.halfstreet.com/