(Washington, DC) – Mayor Adrian M. Fenty joined Councilmember Jack Evans (Ward 2) and local community members to announce the District has released a request for proposals (RFP) seeking a development team to redevelop the West End Neighborhood Library and West End Fire Station.
“These are some of the most valuable development sites in the District of Columbia,” said Mayor Fenty. “We’ve got a unique opportunity to leverage the value of this land to not only build additional housing and neighborhood-serving retail, but to build critical first-class community facilities and significantly minimize the cost for our residents.”
The District, through the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, seeks the redevelopment of the two-story library at 24th and L Streets, NW and the fire station for Engine Co. 1 at 23rd and M Streets, NW. Currently in use, both properties are over 40 years old and in need of significant modernization. In addition, the District aims for the redevelopment of the property at 23rd and L Streets, NW where the MPD Special Operations Division is currently located.
The Deputy Mayor’s Office expects to begin reviewing the proposals submitted by developers this fall. An acceptable development program will allow for continuous library and fire and emergency medical services during the entire redevelopment period.
Nearby, the District is in the process of reviewing proposals to redevelop the former Stevens School, a historic building at 21st and L Streets, NW.
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