Over one billion dollars in development planned or underway.
Several major, catalytic projects are planned or under construction in Shaw that will further enhance the neighborhood’s offerings and add additional vitality to our streets. Some of these projects include:
CityMarket at O - Located within the blocks bounded by 7th, 9th, O, and P Streets, NW, this catalytic project by Roadside Development will include 1 million-square foot urban infill project that will include over 87,000 square feet of retail, 600+ residential units, a 200 room hotel, and over 500 parking spaces. The project will revitalize the historic O Street Market, which was constructed in 1881, by restoring it and incorporating it in to a new 71,000-square foot Giant Food Store. The new store will combine the charm of the 19th Century with 21st Century efficiency to create one of Washington's largest food stores and the East Coast's most unique and interesting shopping experiences. Construction kicked off in November 2011, and the delivery of the new Giant grocery store is expected in fall 2013. The final phases of the project are expected to deliver 2014. View the project webcam here.
Howard Theatre - located in the 600 block of 7th Street, NW, this historic project will involve the restoration, revitalization and expansion of this landmark theater in Shaw. The project will bring back the building’s original façade, crowned with a statue of Apollo (the Greek eminence of arts, music and poetry). The interior will combine flexible main-floor arrangements – 650-700 seated or 900-1,000 standing - with balcony seating to support a wide variety of events. The new configuration, with its state-of-the-art acoustics, video and recording capabilities, will allow The Howard to retain the intimate feel of its former 1,200-seat space, while appealing to both traditional and digital-age audiences. A deeper stage, basement and additional wing space will provide for enhanced set preparation, gourmet kitchen and administrative office space. The plaza in front of the theater will be graced by a stainless steel rendering of Duke Ellington and his piano, the keys of which will swoosh upwards into a clef standing 20 feet high. Construction began in August 2010.
Jefferson at Market Place – Located in the 1500 block of 7th Street, NW, and the 700 block of P Street, NW, this project will redevelop the former Kelsey Gardens apartment complex. Jefferson at Market Place will be a mixed-use development including 281 luxury apartments, 230 below-grade parking spaces, and 13,400 square feet of retail space. Jefferson at Market Place will feature modern amenity spaces that will include a boutique-style lobby with a 24-hour concierge, state-of-the-art fitness center, resident business center, and community lounge with bar and gaming areas. Residents will also have exclusive access to two private courtyards on the ground floor, a landscaped roof deck on the seventh floor, and a large pool deck on the 8th floor roof.
Progression Place - Located at 7th and S Streets, NW (next to the Shaw Howard Metro Station), this mixed use development will have 100,000 square feet of office space (which will be anchored by the headquarters of the United Negro College Fund), 224 apartments, and wrap-around ground level retail, and 188 below-grade parking spaces. The development plans call for a face-lift for 7th Street retail frontages. Construction began in November 2010 and delivery is expected in the fourth quarter of 2012.
Washington Marriott Marquis Convention Center Hotel – Situated adjacent to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, between 9th and 10th Streets NW, and L Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW, this new hotel will span almost the entire block. This $537 million project will result in a four-star, 1,167 room, Marriott Marquis hotel -- one of only three such properties in the country. Street level retail and restaurants will energize 9th Street. Construction began in November 2010, and it is expected to deliver in 2013. View the project webcam here http://www.hpccdc.com/.
