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Oyamel Moving Along
We find more evidence that Oyamel is on track to opening in the New Year. After all, they’re hiring ! The website indicates they’ll open their doors in late January 2007.
More Insight Into 10th and G Church/Condo Project
WaPo ran a balanced piece today on PN Hoffman’s plan to use the air rights over the First Congregational United Church of Christ at 10th and G Streets to build a 140 unit building while rebuilding the church for the congregation in the process. The lower floor(s) will house the church and the upper floors [...]
Happy Holidays !
Until the New Year begins in earnest, we won’t be posting as often but we will be checking the mailbag. If there is something you think is worth mentioning, don’t hesitate to send us mail at gpliving (at) gmail.com.
We want to thank everyone for staying tuned to GP Living and wish everyone a wonderful holiday [...]
Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery Courtyard Roof Update (Pic)
As it rains today, we’ll share this pic taken several days ago of the Reynolds Center courtyard roof. Looks like it’s complete! We’re excited to see what lighting the Smithsonian brings in to illuminate the roof at night.
dl004d’s Fun "Call Of Mall" Commentary
Reading the comments on Rebuilding Place in the Urban Space’s 6th & F St NW post, I am reminded of dl004d’s fun commentary, Call Of Mall:
Suburban malls combine the best of the big-city experience (intersecting streets and storefronts at every turn) with the suburbs (air conditioning and tons of parking). That’s why I enjoy Chinablock’s [...]
District To Get A Little Quieter Next Month!
Gallery Place/Penn Quarter residents have had a few rough encounters with amplified speech. But, the incidents arguably have not been as bad as residents in the blocks surrounding 8th & H St NorthEast!
For those who haven’t heard of it before, every weekend there is a group of “preachers” that stand on the corner of 8th [...]
Gallery Place/ Penn Quarter Building Permit Update
12/01/06701 8TH ST NWTENANT LAYOUTCONSTRUCTION OF NEW RESTAURANT ”PROOF” AS PER ATTACHED THIRD PARTY REVIEWED AND APPROVED PLANS, 125BRUT LLC
12/01/06700 F ST NW tentsDowntown Holiday Market Tents (1)10×70 , (1) 10×90 (1) 10×10, (10) 16×16 stage (1) 10×12 December 10-22, 2006Public Space
12/04/06750 9TH ST NW ADDITION/ALTERATIONRENOVATION TO LOBBY ON 1ST 2ND & PENTHOUSE LEVELS CONSTRUCT [...]
Tower Records, R.I.P.
While perusing the last remnants of Tower Records’ inventory during my lunch break yesterday, I couldn’t help but think about the impending fall of retail music as we know it. When I was in high school, Tower Records at 2000 Penn Ave. (entrance on 21st Street) opened its doors and one of my four best [...]
Home Nightclub Turns Into Ultrabar
We’re not really sure when this actually occurred, but a stroll down F Street NW revealed a new sign above 911 F St NW. It used to be Home Nightclub and is now called Ultrabar. Here are some details at clubzone.
(Sorry for the low quality pic!)
Drinx Closing Doors Soon (As Well As Red Sage)
Tis the season to announce restaurant closings! Thanks to anon for pointing out that Drinx has announced that they will be closing. Also thanks to Jason for letting us know that Red Sage will be closing soon too. The two restaurant closings free up some large spaces for other retailers/restaurants!