Category Archives: Development
Some Random Retail News
GM knows the best way to get an early tip on what new stores are coming to the neighborhood is to get your hands on the Old Georgetown Board agenda. That’s because all new signage needs OGB approval, and the … Continue reading
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What To Look Forward To in 2012
It’s that time of year when we start talking about what happened for the last twelve months and what we expect to happen in the next twelve months. GM might get around the former, but today he’s talking about the … Continue reading
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Twenty-Four Year Old Plan Still Driving Today’s Debates
This year, the final phase of the Georgetown Waterfront Park was opened. This was the result of decades of efforts by residents, businesses, and government agencies. But what few have talked about is how this accomplishment was merely a part of a … Continue reading
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GBA Holds Forum on Economic Development
Wednesday night the Georgetown Business Association held a forum on economic development in Georgetown. It’s a topic that is much on the minds of business owners and residents alike. The panel included representatives from across the Georgetown business spectrum and … Continue reading
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Updates to Aren’t They Building
Every once and awhile, GM remembers to get around to updating his “Aren’t They Building” list. And today is one of those onces in a while. So here’s GM’s updates on the items that need updating: Paul Bakery -GM’s old … Continue reading
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West Heating Plant Conversion Could Be Huge Opportunity
Photo by Mr. T in DC. GM heard rumors about this, and then yesterday the Current reported on it: the massive West Heating Plant on 29th st. could be on the market soon. The West Heating plant was built in … Continue reading
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Safeway Moving Forward With New Development
Yesterday a reader alerted GM to the fact that Einstein’s Bagels closed down. GM was expecting this, but not that soon. The building it occupied is owned by Safeway and they plan to tear it down and build a new … Continue reading
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Tudor Place Sent Back to the Drawing Board
Last Thursday, Tudor Place came before the Old Georgetown Board to seek approval for the concept of its proposed master construction plan. As you may remember, Tudor Place went before the ANC and the OGB in October. In short: A … Continue reading
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Q St. Construction to Last Until March
Photo by Pinelife. WASA–now branded “DC Water”–has been conducting major construction on Q St. for about a year. The construction entails separating the sewer systems into two systems: sanitary and storm. As it is now, all sewage, whether from a … Continue reading
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What the Inside of the Library Looks Like Now
Last week, GM show you a few snap shots of what the new library will hold, today he’ll pan out a bit and show you what the interior looks like. It’s quite a striking new interior and Georgetown has a … Continue reading
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