The District through the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (“DMPED”) and the Office of Planning (“OP”) are in the process of planning the area along the west bank of the Anacostia River known as Boathouse Row. The District seeks to provide upgraded public facilities, improve environmental conditions, preserve existing functions and utilize remaining land to enhance and expand boathouse, marina, dock and water recreation uses.

Nestled in between Water Street, SE, M Street, SE, the railroad tracks and the river, motorized boat clubs and community boathouses have long dotted the shore, offering maritime connections in the District to the Anacostia River. A number of notable existing developments as well as planned large-scale revitalization and redevelopment projects are located in proximity to the study area including the Yards, Hill East and Poplar Point. Boathouse Row provides a significant link along the Anacostia Waterfront, especially from the Yards to the Navy Yard promenade, to the future Hill East redevelopment.

Boathouse Row is a part of the city's Anacostia Waterfront Initiative (AWI). Future improvements to Boathouse Row will advance the implementation of the AWI, further establishing the District as a world class waterfront destination.

Location
1300 block to 1900 block of Water Street, SE

Next Steps
• Continue near-term and long-term planning; engage various stakeholders and the community
Civic Investments
• Offers residents and tourists maritime connections to Anacostia River
• Offers community space, bike rental, and concession amenities
Please use the links below to access the Boathouse Row Planning Study Final Draft - March 2009
• Cover and Table of Contents*
• Executive Summary*
• Introduction*
• Existing Conditions Analysis*
• Existing Transportation Conditions*
• Existing Market Conditions*
• Guiding Principles*
• Concept Plans*
• Financial Analysis Summary*
• Recommendations and Implementation*
• Acknowledgements*
• Appendix A: Record of Concept Alternatives Presented*
• Appendix B: List of Studies*