For the past few nights, through the brightly-lit windows of WAMU’s new headquarters at 4401 Connecticut, we’ve been able to see that the first floor looks move-in ready. But is it?
Pretty much.
From Andrew Huff, director of community relations at American University: “Monday morning (9/16), WAMU news will begin broadcasting from the new location. The following Monday (9/23), WAMU talk shows will broadcast from the new location.”
Huff also says WAMU will be hosting open houses for the neighborhood this winter. We’ll keep you posted on those. For now, we have to be content to be on the outside, looking in:
On-air studio with plenty of room for guests.
the newsroom next to the on-air studios.
Though it does look much better from the outside as well.
The public space outside 4400 Connecticut. Much improved over the crumbling, red-painted steps there previously.
Some finishing touches outside.
And for reference, here’s the architect’s rendering from American University’s presentation to ANC 3F in January.
Mary Beth Ray says
Welcome Diane, Kojo and all at WAMU! We’re thrilled to have you in the ‘hood. Now…about that public space design and landscaping…we hope when you understand our vision for a greener Van Ness that you will cheerfully undertake some changes, such as pervious pavement, less concrete, more street trees and landscaping that looks more like your main campus.
Tracy Johnke says
Good point. The design may look better than before, but it sure does put a lot of concrete directly adjacent to the park, where runoff and erosion are huge problems.
Paul says
What are AU’s plans for the (soon to be) former WAMU facility in Tenleytown?
Debbie Rothberg says
Any opportunities for touring your new space?