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Van Ness Main Street’s message to real estate developers: Let’s talk

May 6, 2022 by FHC 3 Comments

by Chuck Schilke Co-chair of the Van Ness Main Street Economic Development Committee For some time, Van Ness Main Street’ community economic development group has wanted to convey to investors, real estate developers, and others that Van Ness invites investment and development that enhances the quality of life in Van Ness, Forest Hills, and Wakefield. […]

Filed Under: Featured, Main Street, News, Real Estate

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March 22, 2022 by FHC Leave a Comment

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Neighborhood in the News (Updated): A union drive at Politics and Prose; Housing is a hot topic

December 20, 2021 by FHC 2 Comments

Updating the first story below (12/22/2021): Politics and Prose owners Bradley Graham and Lissa Muscatine put this statement on politics-prose.com: Yesterday, we reached out to the union organizers in the spirit of collaboration to propose negotiations on the scope of a collective bargaining unit. Our hope is that these discussions will result in an agreement […]

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Comet Ping Pong is having some work done

September 3, 2021 by FHC 2 Comments

Comet Ping Pong (5037 Connecticut Avenue) has been closed this week, and for a good reason. Friends & Fans,Comet is getting a NEW PIZZA OVEN! We are temporarily closed and will reopen Sept. 15th! "Faster & Better for the WIN!!"Thank you for your support over the last 16 years!See you soon! pic.twitter.com/zDXtuzm5BT — Comet Ping […]

Filed Under: Around the Neighborhood, Comet, News, Out to eat, Real Estate, Shop & Eat Local, Van Ness

MOM’s Organic Market to lease UDC’s 4250 Connecticut Ave., plans 2022 opening

July 12, 2021 by FHC 11 Comments

MOM’s Organic Market is coming to Van Ness at 4250 Connecticut Avenue, the former Fannie Mae building now owned by UDC. UDC’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved the lease at their June 29th meeting, said Frenika Rivers, the executive secretary of the board. The contract’s details are still being finalized. MOM’s told Forest Hills Connection […]

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Chevy Chase DC shaping its future with Small Area Plan; Watch webinars on Ward 3 affordable housing tools and history of city planning

April 26, 2021 by FHC 1 Comment

by Marlene Berlin From 2014 to 2016, the DC Office of Planning worked with residents, UDC, and community and business leaders in Van Ness to come up with a framework for development, commerce and sustainability. Chevy Chase is going through a similar process now. Community members are being asked to engage in shaping priorities for […]

Filed Under: Affordable Housing, Chevy Chase, Featured, Nearby News, News, Real Estate

Help us count the backyard and basement apartments in Ward 3

March 30, 2021 by FHC Leave a Comment

To spare you the long introduction: We are doing a survey! Do you have an ADU? In the process of adding one? We’re trying to get a count of how many ADUs exist or will soon in Ward 3. You’ll find the survey here and below. Accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, seem to be having […]

Filed Under: Affordable Housing, Featured, Home Front, News, Real Estate

Comp Plan revisions make further proposed changes to future land uses on Howard Law campus

November 16, 2020 by FHC Leave a Comment

by Barbara Kraft Representatives of Howard University met this month with two representatives of a group of Upton Street and Tilden Street neighbors over Howard’s plans for its 22-acre West Campus, which includes its law school, and changes to the future land use designation the Office of Planning (OP) has proposed as part of revisions […]

Filed Under: Around the Neighborhood, News, Real Estate, Van Ness, Zoning

UDC sees “serious interest” from a grocer and restaurants in its Van Ness retail; sees spaces fully leased by mid-2021

November 11, 2020 by FHC Leave a Comment

by Marlene Berlin UDC expects its Connecticut Avenue retail will be fully leased by next summer – and restaurants, a grocery store and a fitness center are among those interested in the spaces, a university official said. UDC’s new chief operating officer, David Franklin, spoke at the November 5th meeting of the UDC Community-Campus Task […]

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“High-quality” tenants said interested in UDC-owned and leased Van Ness retail spaces

August 11, 2020 by FHC 7 Comments

Prospective tenants interested in UDC’s Van Ness retail properties include well-known national and regional companies, UDC said at an August 5th virtual community meeting on its 2021-2030 Campus Master Plan. The university is also looking at converting one building on campus into apartments for students and faculty. DC zoning regulations require the District’s universities to […]

Filed Under: News, Real Estate, UDC

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