As reported on October 18 by DCMud (a DC real estate gossip blog), this project is finally moving forward and will transform our Square-394 neighborhood a-top of the Shaw/Howard University Metro Station, at the intersection of 7th and S Streets, NW.
This project will provide for the following real property improvements within Square 441:
- Mixed-use development - 319,917 sq/ft, above grade in $120 million total development investment
- 250 space below-grade parking garage
- 103,083 sq/ft. commercial space - Radio One returns to city
- 24,323 sq/ ft of local retail/arts space -10% will be affordable retail space
- 202 residential units - 25% will be affordable and workforce housing, in 192,511 sq/ft
Review the developer's May-2006 comments on and creative visioning regarding the thriving future of our neighborhood as a broadcasting- and artist-studio haven (from the Washington Post, by Dana Hedgpeth, Monday, May 26, 2006; D03: Developer Has the Past in Mind for Shaw).
