Category Archives: Development
Fewer Zoning Restrictions Doesn’t Mean More Government
GM noticed a letter in the Current yesterday discussing the topic of the Office of Plannings historic rewrite of the zoning code. Linda Schmitt of Chevy Chase writes: Our neighborhood in Chevy Chase D.C. is low-density–single family homes with room … Continue reading
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Mall Moves Ahead With Radical Reshaping
Photo by Mr. T in DC. The Washington Business Journal reported the other day that Vornado and Angelo Gordon are moving forward with the radical reshaping of the Georgetown Park mall: The D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs awarded … Continue reading
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Construction Finally Begins on Waterfront Fountain/Ice Rink
Construction has finally begun on the plaza at the Washington Harbour complex. As you may know, MRP Realty is planning to completely overhaul the fountain. For the warm months, they are building it to provide a waterworks extravaganza. Charlie McGrath, Senior … Continue reading
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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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