Columbo Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Freedom Check: The new Capitol Visitor Center symbolizes the kind of nation we have become By Linda Hales, MetropolisMag.com Posted October 15, 2008 There is arguably no more potent image of democracy than the Statue of Freedom atop the United States Capitol dome. With the opening of the massive underground Capitol Visitor Center planned for December 2, the hallowed place takes on the burden of new symbolism: a nation hunkered down. The $621 million, 580,000-square-foot complex, by RTKL Associates, is a marble bunker and then some. The project grew out of a modest plan to manage tourists after a gunman killed two Capitol Police officers in 1998. After September 11, 2001, the design morphed into a supersecure five-acre subterranean city, much of it off-limits to the public. Read more at http://www.metropolismag.com/cda/story.php?artid=3566 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columbo Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Here's the project web site for the Capitol Visitor Center: http://www.aoc.gov/cvc/project_info/index.cfm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadoh21 Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Wow, it reminds me of Hitler's Bunker under the Reich Chancellery in Berlin (Pre-1945 of course)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old edale Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I don't undertstand why everyones is hating on this project. It's not like they wanted to build a visitor center above ground in front of the Capitol because then it would ruin views of the capitol at street level. I think the visitor center looks fine and preserves views of the camp, while offering views of it from the center from underground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenville Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/capitalbusiness/southwest-waterfront-redevelopment-set-to-break-ground-but-not-without-concerns/2014/03/07/7572dd28-a53c-11e3-8466-d34c451760b9_story.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrnyc Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 nice slideshow of renders - looks good. and its more inspiration for cle flats redevelopment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJP Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 More densification coming to DC Metro rail! BeyondDC @beyonddc 11m11 minutes ago Mixed use plan to redevelop the giant Costco in Pentagon City: http://www.arlnow.com/2015/03/11/pentagon-city-costco-best-buy-in-line-for-big-redevelopment/ “What is the meaning of this city? Do you huddle close together because you love each other?” Or “We all dwell together to make money from each other”? -- TS Eliot’s The Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columbo Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture opened over the weekend in DC. Below are a couple of exterior views. More photos, mostly interior views, are available at http://www.cnn.com/2016/09/23/politics/smithsonian-african-american-museum-obama/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columbo Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 After a multi-year process, the Capitol Dome restoration project is now officially complete. This was the first comprehensive restoration of the Capitol Dome since the 1950's. Scaffolding obscured the historic dome for the past few years. Below is a photo of the Capitol Dome during the restoration project and a news report at the project's inception in 2014: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columbo Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Here are some reports from yesterday's completion ceremony and photo-sets of the restored Capitol Dome: -- Project Recap and Historical Dome Photos: Capitol dome restored to former glory: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/capitol-dome-restored-former-glory/ -- Project Photos: The Capitol Dome Restoration Is Officially Complete: http://dcist.com/2016/11/the_capitol_dome_restoration_is_off.php#photo-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columbo Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 More about the entire Capitol Dome Restoration Project from federal government's Architect of the Capitol website: https://www.aoc.gov/dome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ink Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Pretty neat. Glad the dome received this attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJP Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Why Washington DC was selected as the site for a new US capital city, including potential linkages to the nation's interior........ Washington, D.C., and the Quest for a Perfectly Square City https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/is-washington-a-square BTW I suspect @YABO713 might like this 1 “What is the meaning of this city? Do you huddle close together because you love each other?” Or “We all dwell together to make money from each other”? -- TS Eliot’s The Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
646empire Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Interesting..... Amazon HQ2 https://www.cnn.com/style/article/amazon-hq2-design-helix/index.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanlammi Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 DC is purchasing the infamous "Dave Thomas Circle" Wendy's for $13 million with eminent domain. https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/dc-to-overhaul-dave-thomas-circle-close-wendys-at-center-of-intersection/2559037/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebillshark Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 1 hour ago, 646empire said: Interesting..... Amazon HQ2 https://www.cnn.com/style/article/amazon-hq2-design-helix/index.html wow- would love for them to build an office for logistic jobs at the Covington KY IRS site (to support CVG hub) www.cincinnatiideas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrnyc Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 that is one funky building and it will be a bright spot in a bland, office park area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraderJake Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 21 hours ago, ryanlammi said: DC is purchasing the infamous "Dave Thomas Circle" Wendy's for $13 million with eminent domain. https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/dc-to-overhaul-dave-thomas-circle-close-wendys-at-center-of-intersection/2559037/ Finally! They have been talking about this forever! I hope it remains known as Dave Thomas Circle even after it's improved. It's DC history! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJP Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 Pretty cool development by Cleveland-based NRP Group... A Flatiron Proposed Near Union Market https://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/a-flatiron-proposed-near-union-market/19016 “What is the meaning of this city? Do you huddle close together because you love each other?” Or “We all dwell together to make money from each other”? -- TS Eliot’s The Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roman totale XVII Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 ^ Nice! Not hard to see where they got the inspiration. Looks like they took a photo of the Osborn building and added some modern materials. My hovercraft is full of eels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrnyc Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 wow -- that is a really handsome building. there should be more of this style crafted into our downtowns. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougal Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 On 12/18/2021 at 4:54 PM, KJP said: Pretty cool development by Cleveland-based NRP Group... A Flatiron Proposed Near Union Market https://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/a-flatiron-proposed-near-union-market/19016 Quote from the article: "Due to the challenges of the triangular site, the project will not have any parking or loading." If you build it close to a metro station, just about any density (except height) goes. 2 Es war ein heisser Nacht in Apalachicola als die asbest Vorhang gefällt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrnyc Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 this one is a pretty cool save! Former Brookland Bowling Alley Set to Become 320-Unit Development May 25, 2022 By UrbanTurf Staff "There have been any number of recent residential conversions in the DC region, but the area has yet to see a bowling alley conversion. Until now. UIP recently filed plans with DC's Historic Preservation Office for a 321-unit development at the site of the former Brookland bowling alley in DC's Brookland neighborhood. Brookland Lanes will be constructed around the historic building at 3726 10th Street NE." "Brookland Lanes’ big idea is to accentuate the existing historic building by designing a handsome yet understated new building around it," the plans stated. "The proposed new building’s architectural language is defined by a contemporary interpretation of Art Deco design principles in reference to the existing building." The new development, designed by ktgy, will have a pool and an outdoor amenity space on the roof of the existing historical building. UIP is also proposing a new public retail plaza at the corner of 10th Street NE and Michigan Avenue NE. The duckpin bowling alley at 3726 10th Street NE was in operation from 1939 to about 1950 when a fire severely damaged the building. The property was most recently occupied by the Atlantic Electric Supply Co. more: https://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/former-brookland-bowling-alley-set-to-become-320-unit-development/19692 Rendering courtesy of Urban Turf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrnyc Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 also i think interesting, here is dc's version of a ballpark village: A Few New Looks For 670-Unit Development Planned Next to Nats Park July 15th by UrbanTurf Staff more: https://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/a-few-new-looks-for-671-unit-development-with-waterfront-park-next-to-nats-/19874 Render of G1 Render of G2 Activated Diamond Teague Waterfront Park 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomerang_Brian Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 An ideal state for the future of suburbs in this country - an area of density surrounding frequent rapid transit stations that connect to downtown / job hubs. Even w the balance of a given suburb being single family homes, this type of development would be tremendous for both the community and the environment. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougal Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Talk of raising the height limit for buildings in Washington DC is bubbling up again. Mayor Bowser has proposed raising the limit from 130 ft. to 160 ft. It's part of her campaign to develop 20,000 units of housing for 'downtown' Washington. So many people are WFH that the city seem dead according to her. Not sure why the mayor wants to stop at 160 feet, but supposedly the extra two or three stories will make apartment buildings financially more feasible. https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-dc-cec45d4f-bed5-4222-a7bc-7f2ad9e4d5e3.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_axioslocal_dc&stream=top 3 Es war ein heisser Nacht in Apalachicola als die asbest Vorhang gefällt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougal Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Amazon has "paused" construction of HQ2 in Arlington amid massive layoffs. https://www.axios.com/2023/03/03/amazon-virginia-hq-construction-second-headquarters?stream=top&utm_source=alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=alerts_dc 1 Es war ein heisser Nacht in Apalachicola als die asbest Vorhang gefällt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrnyc Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 is that really her last name? anyway, 2023 projects for dc: 10 projects that will transform DC in 2023 and beyond Michelle Goldchain | December 30, 2022 more: https://wtop.com/real-estate/2022/12/dc-construction-pipeline-projects-upcoming/ McMillan Sand Filtration Site Address: North Capitol Street and Michigan Avenue NW Neighborhood: Bloomingdale For years, the 2.1-million-square-foot project remained in development limbo, but demolition finally started in October 2021. Though a solid delivery date is still unknown, the plan for the site includes a grocery store, 467 apartments, 146 townhomes and 860,000 square feet of medical office space, plus a community center and an eight-acre park. The four regulator houses, 20 sand silos, sand bins and two underground filter beds are expected to be preserved on the site. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrnyc Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 navy yard changes — https://www.instagram.com/p/C1cWDVDLV2u/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougal Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 I sat in the Reagan National Airport waiting my flight a week ago and noticed 6 construction cranes in action across the river. Not bad by Cleveland terms, but just a year ago numbers in the high teens were common. Construction in DC has definitely chilled over the past year. Es war ein heisser Nacht in Apalachicola als die asbest Vorhang gefällt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrnyc Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 reno churches always remind me of one i almost bought in westerville years ago — pretty cool if you don’t mind a church mouse or two — https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4WfJQhRh93/?igsh=MXZlcXhvMnE0bmVzNA== 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrnyc Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 not new, but very cool about the uptown theater — https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5Q2skAhhsz/?igsh=ZGoweHd4dndlamh6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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