I can’t believe I’ve never noticed this before. Maybe I have and just forgot. The beauty of terrible short-term memory… This building is from the 1600 block of K Street, NW.
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This apartment is located at 1500 Massachusetts Ave, NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
“SPACIOUS STUDIO APARTMENTS IN THE HEART OF THE CITY!”
Does $1095 sound reasonable for a studio at this location? In comparison I’d like to show one more studio that I found.
This one is located at Garfield Street at Cathedral Avenue, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“Spacious light-filled L-shaped studio apartment with separate entrance in family home for rent in Wesley Heights. Features include: a large living area with flat-screen television and multi-channel cable access; dining area with table and chairs; large bathroom with walk-in shower; efficiency kitchen; and new washer/dryer. Near the N2, N4, and D2 Metrobuses. Free parking if you have a car. Great neighborhood for runners, bikers, and long Sunday walks in the woods. Shopping within walking distance. Rent: $1200 including utilities (gas, electric, water, cable.) Some furnishings may be available if needed.”
Either of these sound good?
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From a press release:
Public Meeting Scheduled for Thursday, March 18
(Washington, D.C.) The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is developing innovative new bike infrastructure in the greater downtown area, to accommodate increased bicycling in the city, and to prepare for the expansion of the bikesharing program. To see the latest plans, DDOT and the Downtown and Golden Triangle Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) invite the public to attend a meeting on Thursday, March 18, at the Heritage Center of the United States Navy Memorial.
Because of the high demand for curb space, including a large number of buses and delivery trucks, DDOT has looked to other cities such as New York and Montreal for designs which both protect cyclists and accommodate other downtown activity. Based on what we found, DDOT has developed creative proposals for new bike lanes on the following streets:
· Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
· I Street, NW
· L Street, NW
· 15th Street, NW
· 9th Street, NW
More detailed plans for each street will be discussed at the meeting.
Meeting Information:
What: Public Meeting on Innovative Bike Lanes
When: Thursday, March 18, 6 pm – 8 pm
Where: The Heritage Center of the United States Navy Memorial
701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
The Heritage Center is located above the Archives/Navy Memorial Metrorail Station on the Green and Yellow lines. Also, bicycle parking will be provided for the meeting.
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Thanks to Sean for sharing the news. He tells me it is being opened by a woman named Jodi Walsh. The first exhibit is in May and will be of Fine Craft wooden bowls. The gallery itself will be called 555 Gallery.
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From MPD:
Members of the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a hit-and-run pedestrian fatality which occurred at the intersection of 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW on the morning of Saturday, March 6, 2010. They are also seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the victim and providing additionally information regarding the crash.
On Saturday, March 6, 2010, at about 6:00 am, an unidentified adult female pedestrian was struck by an unknown motor vehicle. The victim was transported by DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department personnel to the George Washington University Medical Center where she was pronounced dead at 6:57 am.
The victim is described as an Asian or white female, possibly in her mid thirties to early forties with dark hair, wearing a multi-colored top, black Spandex pants, Asics running shoes, several yellow metal bracelets, and a Sony CD Walkman.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call police at (202) 727-9099 or 1-888-919-CRIM [E] (1-888- 919-2746).
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Sign of the Whale is located at 1825 M Street, NW. I’m not sure if they’re trying to keep up with the recent upgrade of former neighbor the Madhatter but I couldn’t really tell what was different. Perhaps just the logo is changing? When I peeked inside on Sunday the place was too crowded to bother a bartender. I guess they still have 10 days to make some changes… Anyone know the scoop here?
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I think I’ve mentioned that the National Portrait Gallery (also housing the Smithsonian American Art Museum) is one of my favorite places in DC (located at 8th and F Streets, NW). I’m embarrassed to admit that I’d never actually checked out the awesome courtyard before. I don’t know how I’ve managed to walk around it every time… Anyway, it’s freaking awesome. Their Web site says:
“The enclosed courtyard with its elegant glass canopy designed by world–renowned architects Foster + Partners provides a distinctive, contemporary accent to the museums’ Greek Revival building. Foster + Partners was assisted by internationally acclaimed landscape designer Kathryn Gustafson of Seattle–based Gustafson Guthrie Nichol Ltd. in the creation of the courtyard’s interior design, with a variety of trees and plantings, as well as a unique water feature.”
You can read more about it here (though at present there was no water feature). More photos after the jump. Read Full Post
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It seems the old Webster School located at 940 H Street, NW has been boarded up for ages. This is such a prime location that it must be on someone’s radar. Does anyone know if/what the future plans are here?
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Washington Business Journal had the scoop this morning:
“Store manager Dion Barela confirmed the impending closing Tuesday, saying the store plans to close its doors around March 15, depending on how soon it sells out of its merchandise.”
We judged the building and the store exactly a year ago. Will folks miss West Elm?
The WBJ also has the scoop on the replacement tenant – Forever 21.
I must be totally out of it because I’ve never even heard of Forever 21. Any fans out there?
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This apartment is located at 919 E St NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
“Great 1 bed room luxury apartment on the 8th Floor, the condo is 725 square ft.Features of the Condo — UTILITIES ARE INCLUDED IN THE MONTHLY RENT- Stove, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washer, All Existing Light Fixtures included, Dryer, All Window Coverings- Premium Building Location- Security available 24 hours a day- Birch floors (hardwood)- 1 parking space included (additional space available)Lease Details:- Must sign contract for 6 months or longer- Only $200 deposit and first months rent to move in- Animals allowed. Please email Amanda P to arrange a walkthrough of the condo”
Does $740 sound reasonable for this 1 bedroom? It almost sounds to good to be true, right?
This one at 300 Mass Ave., NW for $1828 seems more realistic…
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From a WMATA Press release:
“Metro works with community groups to select art
The Metro Board of Directors today, Feb. 18, approved two Washington-based artists’ proposals for public art that will be installed at the Farragut West and Takoma Metrorail stations in 2011.
The artwork approved for the Takoma Metrorail station is by Washington-based artist, Sam Gilliam, who is best known nationally and internationally for his color field and abstract expressionist painting and sculpture. A large abstract mosaic tile mural designed by Gilliam will be installed in the underpass of the station entrance.
For his first public art commission, artist Michael Sirvet will create a series of low-relief, botanically-inspired aluminum and light sculptures that will be installed at the east Farragut West Metrorail station entrance at 17th and I Streets, NW. His work is currently included in numerous private collections both locally and nationally.”
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We first learned that Madhatter was moving to 1321 Conn. Ave, NW from M Street back in October. It opened up last week and I have to say the place looks amazing. First of all it is huge. It takes up two adjoining storefronts:
On the first floor (upon entering) it has a great huge bar:
The opposite side (in the first photo) has a nice distinct dining section. You can see their menus here. Quite a difference from the previous look, yeah? Continues with lots more photos after the jump. Read Full Post
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This scene is located on 16th Street near L across the street from the building we looked at yesterday. I thought this was interesting because there were three very distinct styles. We have old school:
A random rowhouse:
And standard office building:
An odd combination, yeah?
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This building is located at the corner of 16th and L Streets, NW and houses the School for the Arts in Learning.
There’s some interesting art out front as well:
But what do you think of the building itself. I think it’s pretty sweet how they seemed to have built around the originally structure. Thumbs up or down?
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It’s from the Lafayette Centre at 1120 20th Street, NW.
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Just a block from the Metro at 3634 Georgia Ave. 
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