The Georgetown Metropolitan

GM and family are having their house painted in a couple weeks. But a final paint color hasn’t been picked yet. There are five candidates, which have been painted in squares on the front of the house. Taking an idea from a neighbor several blocks south, GM is opening it up to crowd sourcing.

So if you’re walking up 33rd St. over the next week or so, use one of the chalk sticks to leave your vote for your favorite. Each member of GM’s family has a preference, so the public’s preference might help make the final call.

Photo by Aimee Custis.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• GM was mistaken in assuming the Current was kaput. An issue was delivered last Friday, but it was a sad shadow of its former self. A radical change is needed or it is likely doomed.
• Doggett family sells ownership in the Wells Fargo building on M St. No changes in tenants expected though.

1500 block of 35th St.

As GM first reported back in June as a rumor, an Indian restaurant is taking over the space at Wisconsin and Q formerly occupied by Dolcezza. Signage indicates it will be called Bharati.

There is no evidence online of a restaurant of that name. But from the signage inside, it would appear to be a fast casual design. That would make sense for such a small building. Continue reading →

Photo by M.V. Jantzen.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Reminder that the second CAG Concert in the Park is this Sunday at Rose Park at 5:30 pm.
• Sweet Green is taking its original location at Bank and M St. and turning it into “Tavern” a farmers market, and they’re bringing back the frozen yogurt.

Georgetown University

Although the DC primary election (which is really the general election for most slots) happened just a couple weeks ago, the fall election season has already begun. And part of that is the biennial election of ANC commissioners.

Ballot application became available last week. And three of the current incumbents have already picked them up. That includes Joe Gibbons, Lisa Palmer, and Rick Murphy.

No word yet from the others with the exception of Monica Roaché, who announced last night that she is not seeking a third term. Monica has been a fantastic addition to the ANC and her absence will be a loss. As a fifth generation African American Georgetown resident, Monica brought a critical perspective to neighborhood issues, and GM hopes that even off the commission she will continue to participate in Georgetown’s civic affairs. She will certainly be involved with DC civic affairs though, as she was just elected as an at-large member of the DC Democratic Committee. Continue reading →

Photo by Ehpien.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• So the Current really is done and dusted, isn’t it? What a shame…
• GM can’t remember if he shared this back in May, but just in case here it is again: why so many architects live in Georgetown.

Rock Creek

The National Park Service, in conjunction with Arlington County, has proposed to build a new boathouse along the Potomac just across from Georgetown. Comment is open until July 30th on the plan.

This proposal calls for two buildings along the channel behind Roosevelt Island. As reported by ARLNow, the Park Service considered two locations, the Roosevelt Island site and Gravelly Point by the airport, and chose the former. Here is a map of the preferred alternative:

The proposal calls for a 14,000 square foot boat storage facility with a floating dock along the river. Uphill and on the other side of the GW Parkway is a second building that will provide showers, lockers, etc. The facilities would primarily be used for rowing, however it is anticipated that canoes and other paddled boats would be available for rent by the public as well. Continue reading →