RSS FeedWayback V: Before CityVista (5th & K St NW)
Thanks to Scenic Artisan for the tip! Pic courtesy of the Library of Congress. Via this flickr photostream.
This is a pic of the Northern Liberty Market (Convention Hall) which used to sit on the same site as the new CityVista condominium & apartment complex at 5th & K St NW. It also used to be a 55 (!) lane bowling alley and DC’s wax museum.
Papa John’s Opened In MVT! (313 H St NW) *Correction 2*
By way of DCist, we learn that the Papa John’s at 313 H St NW opened today! They were handing out free pizza today, but that special ended at 4pm.
313 H Street N.W.
Phone: (202) 986-2222
Delivery Hours: 10:00 am – 02:00 am
Carryout Hours: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
Edit #2: Never mind. They actually opened today!
Edit: According to the Triangle, the Papa John’s has been open for over 1 week.
Email Campaign For Balducci’s (Dare We Say It’s The Last?)
We all know the empty retail space: 7th St NW between D & E. Three years ago, Balducci’s was supposed to move into the space. After significant investment, Balducci’s pulled out of their lease due to internal business reasons. JPI, the buiding’s developer had a 5 year requirement with the city that a grocer move into that space – it had just expired. After a few misses with Whole Foods and other grocers, it seemed like Staples (office supply store) was bound to be moving in. Now, a renewed Balducci’s is interested in occupying the space and the Council just passed emergency legislation to re-approve the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for Balducci’s.
The last step? Emailing Balducci’s to let them know that you support their move to the neighborhood! Here’s the info:
Email these two individuals:
Barbara Parasco, CEO of Balducci’s, at bparasco (at) balduccis (dot) com
Bernard Guzman, the Mayor’s office, at Bernard.guzman (at) dc (dot) gov
Also, you can CC Miles Groves, miles (at) dcdna (dot) org, on the email so that we can gauge the response.
Here are some example talking points:
- We need a quality grocery store
- Our neighborhood will support the store
- The developer and the District have worked hard to make it possible
- The project already has construction permits so work can begin quickly to complete unfinished build-out
- This is the only opportunity to take advantage of TIF money and acquire this location
- Great opportunity for expansion in an ideal market into a great location
- There is ample upside
- Other reasons unique to you
Penn Quarter’s Sister Neighborhood: Columbia Heights?
There is a huge new shopping complex with a Best Buy, Targét, and Bed Bath and Beyond. Five Guys just opened, and countless retail space is available. There are two residential buildings atop the metro station and more on the surrounding blocks. A new [impressive] Columbia Heights blog has sprouted. Does this remind anyone of Penn Quarter about 3 years ago?
Honestly, this blogger didn’t buy into the hype a couple of years ago. But after taking the Green Line to Columbia Heights on several occasions to shop, I am a believer.
Is anyone else experiencing deja vu?