Mayor Bowser to Celebrate District’s Nomination to Amazon’s HQ2 Shortlist
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List of contenders narrowed down from 238 to 20 regions
Petworth’s Hebrew Home redevelopment offers updates
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Curbed, Washington DC by Michelle Goldchain
Deputy Mayor Kenner to Host Economic Development Cluster Open House
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(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Thursday, January 11, 2018, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Brian Kenner will host the second annual open house for the agencies of the District of Columbia Economic Development Cluster at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
Where tech fits into DC’s economic development conversation
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Technical.ly DC by Stephen Babock
Tech firms leased more office space in D.C. over a recent 12-month period than the prior year, while coworking spaces signed on for fewer square feet.
Glass-Encased West End Library Opens
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Georgetowner by Peggy Sands
Mayor Bowser Celebrates Opening of West End Library
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Library anchors new 325,000 square-foot multi-use building in Foggy Bottom.
The Wren Breaks Ground in DC
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Multi-Housing News by Beata Lorincz
MRP Realty, Ellis Development Group and JBG SMITH have broken ground on The Wren, located in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The 289,686-square-foot mixed-use development is aiming for LEED Silver certification.
The Wren is located at 965 Florida Ave. NW, in close proximity to Howard University. The building will feature 433 residential units and a 43,406-square-foot Whole Foods, which will anchor the building through the ground floor, bringing additional street-level retail to the area.
A ‘Senior Co-Housing’ Development is Headed for Hill East
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Washington City Paper by Jeanine Santucci
If a new project slated for underutilized public land in Hill East is any indication, shared living spaces aren’t just for busy millennials who want to enjoy hipster-branded amenities with friends.