By Southwester Staff DC Central Kitchen marked near completion of construction on its new headquarters, scheduled to open this fall on Buzzard Point, with a “first look” event joined by elected officials, including DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen, as well as philanthropists, community advocates and […]
Local Activists Call for Community Land Trust at 4th and M Streets SW
By Matt Koehler On a typical hot and sunny early June day, members of SW DC Action convened a rally at a lot across the street from the Waterfront Metro stop. “Look at this group of people! I’ve always wanted to do this in front of the people. Can y’all […]
Concerns Raised about Lansburgh Park Development
By Melissa Silverman Community leaders, including ANC 6D Chair Edward Daniels and members of Southwest DC Action, raised concerns in March about development at 60 I Street SW and community access to Lansburgh Park. The location previously housed the Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle – Assemblies of God church. The church partnered […]
Op-Ed: The Wharf Phase 2 To Deliver New Housing, Jobs
By Elinor Bacon, The Wharf It has been exciting for all of us to see the vision for Phase 2 of The Wharf becoming a reality. The individual elements of Phase 2 will be finished at different times during this year, and the project will be fully completed before the […]
New Retail and Restaurants Announced at The Wharf
Completion of The Wharf expected by Oct. 12 By Mike Goodman Following more than a decade of planning and development, and four years of operation, The Wharf is expected to be substantially completed by October 12, 2022—five years from the date that the first phase opened. Once completed, the waterfront […]
Proposed Redesign of M Street SE Seeks to Increase Safety, Mobility
By Haley Murphy This article was originally published on TheWash.org and is reprinted with permission. The Capitol Riverfront Mobility Project plans to change the way people move through Southeast Washington by increasing micromobility options and making the roads safer for everyone. A mobility study by the Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement […]
Phase 2 Architects and Designs Revealed for The Wharf, Coming 2021
The 11 architects comprise one of the most impressive lineups in the nation to design the ambitious second phase of The Wharf. When complete, Phase 2 of The Wharf will feature an additional 1.2 million square feet of mixed-use development including office, residential, marina, and retail space, as well as parks […]