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This week’s approved permits bring the usual approvals associated with ongoing construction. However, there is one curious permit approval:
- 11/03/06
601 F ST NW
Install exterior signage with wire mesh facia as background, neon tubing in letters light animation check mark as per attached drawings
Washington Sports center enter.
Analysis: Ok, we know the permit text is usually riddled with typos and inaccuracies, so we’re assuming this permit was filed by the “Washington Sports Club” that is located on the lower level of the Gallery Place complex next to the 7th & H St Metro entrance. What’s interesting is that the sign is supposed to be installed somewhere on the Verizon Center building.. you know, the same building occupied by WSC’s competitor, VIDA Fitness. Could this be the beginning of the battle of the big neon gym signs?
We’re going along with what Anon said: this is just another Verizon Center sign with an animated Verizon “check mark” logo.
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WMATA To Sell Its 5th & F St Office Building?
WaPo reported last year that Mayor Williams was suggested to WMATA that they sell their current office and relocate to a site near the Anacostia metro station – a move that would spur development in the Southeast neighborhood.
Well, nearly a year later, the Washington Business Journal reports the following:
- One of the District’s most ambitious economic development groups is pushing for Metro to take its transit-oriented-development mantra seriously.
The Anacostia Waterfront Corp. sent a proposal to Metro’s board this week proposing a joint development to build a new headquarters for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority in Anacostia.
All of this is exciting news for our neighborhood because something more exciting could be done with the current WMATA office building occupying 5th & F Streets NW – which looks like it belongs in Crystal City.
Trailer Night At E Street Cinema Tonight!
Cheryl writes in to let us know that the DC Film Society is hosting it’s Winter 2006 Trailer Night at the Landmark E Street Cinema E St, NW (between 10th & 11th) tonight.
- Bring your family and friends for a preview of this winter’s upcoming movies with co- host film critics Joe Barber and Bill Henry. There’s always a NO-HOLDS BARRED DISCUSSION and YOU GET TO RATE ALL THE TRAILERS as we give feedback to the studios on what we’re licking our chops to see or what we’re avoiding like a house full of univited holiday visitors!
As always, there’ll be lots of free film giveaways and movie posters PLUS chances for raffle prizes: movie passes and DVDs. And that great $5 pop & popcorn combo at the concession stand.
Admission: FREE for Gold members; $5 for Basic members; $8 for non-members/guests. Tickets sold beginning at 6pm in the lower lobby by the ticket taker station.