Skanska USA Commercial Development Inc., which pursues investment and development opportunities across the country, and Grosvenor Americas (GA) announced today that they are planning to develop a mixed-use complex of more than 650,000 square feet in Washington, DC’s Capitol Riverfront district. The mixed-use development will be located between M and […]
School Playground Construction to Begin Soon
Amidon-Bowen Elementary School will begin construction on a dramatic playground renovation that will enhance the learning experience for the children who attend the school and provide a recreational after hours play spot for the community. The existing playground equipment is tucked behind the school and unless you ventured there you […]
Friends of Southwest DC Continues Awards
Friends of Southwest DC (FOS) had a great annual meeting earlier this year when we heard from various awardees with “stories” about how our grants were used. FOS grants included: to EmmaUS, which provided outings to the Philadelphia National Constitution Center over the summer for youth in the Near Southwest; […]
Want to Go? My Fair Lady at Arena Stage
WHAT: My Fair Lady (Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe’s musical, based on George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion and directed by Molly Smith) WHERE: Fichandler Stage at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater WHEN: Nov. 2, 2012 to Jan. 6, 2013 TICKETS AND INFORMATION: Call 202-554-9066 (General) or […]
For Sale? For Redevelopment?
Four large multi-family apartment properties in Southwest/Near Southeast have been put on the market. This potentially transformative development has raised a number of concerns from residents and neighbors. Property transfers can lead to displacement of residents, higher rents, and new buildings on former open spaces. The owners of the Onyx […]
Arena Stage Holds Memorial for Theater Philanthropist
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater held a memorial on Oct. 8 for Dr. Jaylee Montague Mead, the NASA astronomer and arts philanthropist who died in September. Jaylee and her late husband Gil were avid theater-goers and loved musicals the best. Together the Meads donated more than […]
Notes On the Nats: Foundation in Place – Can’t Wait ‘til Spring
The Washington Nationals 2012 season was a huge success. But its importance for the District of Columbia is far more than the pleasure it has brought to the region. Yes, the team was a credit to the city and a steady source of excitement, joy and fun. Even love. Blah, […]