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Updates

PUD Application Filed for Strand Theater Development

May 16, 2017

The Warrenton Group filed a PUD application, Case number 17-10, with the Zoning Commission for the Strand Theater project and adjacent parcels. The proposed development program will transform the vacant Strand Theater and adjoining parcels into approximately 9,000 square feet of commercial space, including two ground floor retail bays, a small business incubator, additional community space, related parking, and 86 units of affordable housing at or below 60% of the Area Median Income, of which, approximately 28 units will be public housing replacement units prioritized for Lincoln Heights and/or Richardson Dwellings residents. The application can be viewed here:

Strand PUD Applicaton

5 Development Teams “Shortlisted” for Northwest One

May 11, 2017

The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development “(DMPED)” issued a shortlist for the Northwest One RFP. DMPED issued the RFP in September 2016 after receiving community input through the Mayor’s OurRFP initiative.

Northwest One Shortlist Notice Letter

*Note: One team, Donatelli Development, has dropped out of the solicitation process, and four teams remain on the shortlist.

PUD Application Submitted for Providence Place

May 11, 2017

The Providence Place development team has submitted a Planned Unit Development (PUD) application to the Zoning Commission and has been assigned Case No 17-08. A set down date of June 12, 2017 has also been set. On the set down date, the Office of Planning presents a “set down” report on the project and makes […]

New Communities: Right to Return

May 3, 2017

CLARIFYING RIGHT TO RETURN TO NCI DEVELOPMENTS In March 2016 the DC Housing Authority Board passed Resolution 16-06 to set a relocation and right to return policy for properties redeveloped under NCI. The policy sought to clarify questions about who has a right to return, and establish guidance ensuring that residents who are eligible to […]