Showing posts with label CityMarket at O. Show all posts
Showing posts with label CityMarket at O. Show all posts
Monday, November 21, 2011
Friday, November 18, 2011
Buh Bye, Old Giant, Welcome, CityMarket!
I attended this morning's Construction Kickoff celebration for CityMarket at O. Several dignitaries spoke under a tent next to the historic market . . .
. . . and then the fun really started: the commencement of the tearing down of the old Giant supermarket. Each speaker got a turn inside the excavator to take a whack at the grocery store. Mayor Gray took the first swipe. I think Councilmembers Brown and Evans were neck and neck for most impressive/forceful attacks at the 1970's era structure.
Exciting right?!
. . . and then the fun really started: the commencement of the tearing down of the old Giant supermarket. Each speaker got a turn inside the excavator to take a whack at the grocery store. Mayor Gray took the first swipe. I think Councilmembers Brown and Evans were neck and neck for most impressive/forceful attacks at the 1970's era structure.
Exciting right?!
Monday, November 14, 2011
Official Construction Kickoff for CityMarket at O Friday
Don't miss the fun this Friday morning (November 18) at 10 a.m. as we celebrate the official construction kickoff of CityMarket at O! See the flyer below for the exciting details.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Spotted: Work Underway on Several Projects
Yesterday was an eye-catching day for renewal in Shaw.
Last night, I noticed that scaffolding is up around Douglas Development’s historic properties across from the convention center at the corner of Seventh and New York Avenue, NW (where the Temporium was), 1005-1011 Seventh Street, NW. A quick look into DCRA’s permit database indicates that exterior façade work is what we’re to expect of this project.
Earlier in the day, neighbors saw workers inside 1320 Ninth Street (just north of Mood Lounge) and report that the full rehab of the long-vacant structure has begun. The rumor is that notable designer Darryl Carter plans to make the building into offices and a showroom for his firm.
Also spotted yesterday? Demolition has begun at 1539 Ninth Street, NW. The row home – vacant since a fire in 2007 – is about to undergo a total gut job renovation and be transformed into two condominiums. Check out my October Shaw Streets (PDF) column in the MidCity DC newspaper here for more information about this project.
And while I didn’t notice them yesterday, a few noteworthy projects with major movement recently are worthy of shoutouts.
First, after several months of dormancy, the mixed use building at 1501 Ninth Street, NW (corner of Ninth and P Streets) that will house Mandalay Burmese Restaurant is abuzz with activity and has risen three stories out of the ground. I hear it should be complete in the spring.
Second, demolition, asbestos and lead abatement work has been underway at Shiloh’s forthcoming $2.1 million Wallace Charles Smith Community Services building at 1531-1533 Ninth Street, NW.
Third, the renovation of the long vacant properties at Q, Ninth and Rhode Island (formerly known for the murals that adorned them) is really moving at a brisk pace. It’s so great to see the properties with new windows and lit up at night. I can’t wait to see the final product.
Finally, CityMarket at O celebrates the start of major construction with an event on Friday, November 18 at 10 a.m. The District sold almost $40M in city tax increment revenue bonds for the project this week, and closing on HUD financing is scheduled for the week of November 14. While some work is already underway, the next step will be the demolition of the Giant and excavation of the entire 2 blocks (except for the the historic market, which Clark is currently bracing to withstand the excavation).
Last night, I noticed that scaffolding is up around Douglas Development’s historic properties across from the convention center at the corner of Seventh and New York Avenue, NW (where the Temporium was), 1005-1011 Seventh Street, NW. A quick look into DCRA’s permit database indicates that exterior façade work is what we’re to expect of this project.
Earlier in the day, neighbors saw workers inside 1320 Ninth Street (just north of Mood Lounge) and report that the full rehab of the long-vacant structure has begun. The rumor is that notable designer Darryl Carter plans to make the building into offices and a showroom for his firm.
Also spotted yesterday? Demolition has begun at 1539 Ninth Street, NW. The row home – vacant since a fire in 2007 – is about to undergo a total gut job renovation and be transformed into two condominiums. Check out my October Shaw Streets (PDF) column in the MidCity DC newspaper here for more information about this project.
And while I didn’t notice them yesterday, a few noteworthy projects with major movement recently are worthy of shoutouts.
First, after several months of dormancy, the mixed use building at 1501 Ninth Street, NW (corner of Ninth and P Streets) that will house Mandalay Burmese Restaurant is abuzz with activity and has risen three stories out of the ground. I hear it should be complete in the spring.
Second, demolition, asbestos and lead abatement work has been underway at Shiloh’s forthcoming $2.1 million Wallace Charles Smith Community Services building at 1531-1533 Ninth Street, NW.
Third, the renovation of the long vacant properties at Q, Ninth and Rhode Island (formerly known for the murals that adorned them) is really moving at a brisk pace. It’s so great to see the properties with new windows and lit up at night. I can’t wait to see the final product.
Finally, CityMarket at O celebrates the start of major construction with an event on Friday, November 18 at 10 a.m. The District sold almost $40M in city tax increment revenue bonds for the project this week, and closing on HUD financing is scheduled for the week of November 14. While some work is already underway, the next step will be the demolition of the Giant and excavation of the entire 2 blocks (except for the the historic market, which Clark is currently bracing to withstand the excavation).
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Cambria Suites Announced as CityMarket at O's Hotel!
I just noticed that a post from last Friday on the CityMarket at O blog announcing that Cambria Suites will be the hotel at CityMarket at O!
From the announcement:
Exciting!
From the announcement:
The hotel will offer 182 all-suite guestrooms, an expanded food and beverage area and a rooftop featuring a pool, fitness center and an outdoor patio with views of the U.S. Capitol and the National Monuments. . . .
Designed as a lifestyle hotel brand, Cambria Suites offers more than just a place to sleep at night. It features a larger lobby to give guests a more social atmosphere, all-suite rooms that are larger than standard hotel rooms and include separate living, working and sleeping space, providing business and leisure travelers a haven to relax, socialize and network.
Like all Cambria Suites. the hotel will feature: Reflect, a casual dining and gathering area serving a dinner menu, liquor, wine, beer, freshly prepared grab-and-go gourmet salads and sandwiches, a barista bar featuring Wolfgang Puck® coffee, Cheesecake Factory® desserts and a hot breakfast buffet; Refresh, a state-of-the-art fitness center with an elegant pool and hot tub/spa area; and Refill, a 24-7 convenience store that offers energy drinks, snacks and sundries. . . . .Also included in the blog post is this new-to-me rendering of the hotel entrance at Ninth and O, complete with Cambria Suites signage:
Friday, August 12, 2011
Confirmed: Giant Closing September 8
I'm behind the ball in reporting, but Giant confirmed that its O Street store is closing on September 8, 2011 (my birthday for anyone who's keeping track...). This means that the long anticipated, catalytic, beautiful, huge CityMarket at O project is about to start!
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
CityMarket HUD Loan Approved by the Central Loan Committee
Yesterday there was progress on CityMarket at O's HUD financing, which is crucial to the project starting: the Central Loan Committee approved the loan deal. Congrats, Roadside! There are still more things to happen before the loan closes, but it's a great step in the right direction. Read more at the CityMarket at O blog here.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
CityMarket at O Raze Permit Application Notice Posted at Giant
The CityMarket at O Blog reports that "raze permit application notice is posted on the front window of Giant. If all goes according to Roadside's schedule, we hope to close our HUD loan in the late summer and then immediately close and raze Giant." Check out the CityMarket blog post for more details on the HUD loan and its impact on the start of construction en force.
Friday, February 11, 2011
CityMarket at O: Facade Work Imminent and New Images
The CityMarket at O Blog has some updates that are sure to please all. As discussed in detail on the blog, facade support work on the historic market should start later this month and take three months to complete, and full-on construction of the massive transformative project should start in late summer 2011 (knock on wood all goes as planned with HUD closing).
Here are a few beautiful, new-to-me images of the planned CityMarket at O development from the CityMarket at O blog:
Looks awesome!
Here are a few beautiful, new-to-me images of the planned CityMarket at O development from the CityMarket at O blog:
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| New Giant grocery store at Eighth and O (see the historic market in the background, which will be incorporated into the new store) |
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| West building rooftop deck |
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| East building rooftop courtyard and reconstructed roof to the historic market/new Giant |
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
A Groundbreaking Event Today
I know I've already mentioned it, but it's worth repeating: CityMarket at O breaks ground today (September 1, 2010) with a celebration from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Seventh and O Streets. I plan to cut out of work to attend in order to show my support for the many people who have worked tirelessly to make this wonderful project happen.
CityMarket at O will really be an amazing place when completed. It will transform the heart of Shaw with new residents, new uses and a gorgeous new grocery store. I am so excited to see it move forward!
UPDATE - here's a photo from the ceremony:
CityMarket at O will really be an amazing place when completed. It will transform the heart of Shaw with new residents, new uses and a gorgeous new grocery store. I am so excited to see it move forward!
UPDATE - here's a photo from the ceremony:
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