tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post6952466375452787761..comments2024-03-25T18:50:15.135-04:00Comments on DCmud - The Urban Real Estate Digest of Washington DC: Neighborhood Report: Georgia AvenueKenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08295461340042242438noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-66853071952431862562011-03-14T15:32:44.502-04:002011-03-14T15:32:44.502-04:00@otavio, it would be great to have Trader Joe'...@otavio, it would be great to have Trader Joe's. There is more than enough space for them beneath McMillan Park in the underground caverns that are at street level on Channing Street. The effect would be similar to their basement location at L Street.yocahunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046771594839323643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-32226283559931729672011-03-04T07:25:32.367-05:002011-03-04T07:25:32.367-05:00You neglected to mention 3 tree flats at 3910 Geor...You neglected to mention 3 tree flats at 3910 Georgia ave. http://Www.3treeflats.com.<br />It’s a brand new 130 +/- unit rental building with great views and some really interesting unit plans. It’s a mixed income project with some income restricted units and some market rate units that are quite luxurious. Check it out.Joelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-83218506703350075162011-03-02T17:04:21.781-05:002011-03-02T17:04:21.781-05:00"Yeah, with Columbia Height's main street..."Yeah, with Columbia Height's main streets - 14th and now 11th getting super developed, that ONLY leaves Georgia Ave as developable."<br /><br />Well, there is always Sherman Ave, which is now mostly residential with a few sprinkling of liquor stores and corner marts. With that streetscape project underway, hopefully this street will contribute to the development going on on Georgia Avenue.<br /><br />I think this area is a great value at the moment. You can get a lot of space for very cheap (compared to other areas of the city) and it appears to be going nowhere but up. I would venture to guess that this would be the #1 spot in the city to buy for someone looking to make the max profit on their place in a 5 year period or so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-35651081236749606832011-03-01T11:55:10.422-05:002011-03-01T11:55:10.422-05:00@otavio, Agreed that dedicated right-of-way light ...@otavio, Agreed that dedicated right-of-way light rail would be great, as Georgia Avenue is looong. My only gripe about the streetcar is that it's unlikely to be much different time-wise from riding the 79.The Brightwoodianhttp://thebrightwoodian.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-41994217583663962062011-02-28T21:19:47.885-05:002011-02-28T21:19:47.885-05:00Yeah, with Columbia Height's main streets - 14...Yeah, with Columbia Height's main streets - 14th and now 11th getting super developed, that ONLY leaves Georgia Ave as developable. <br /><br />With or without a Street Car, Georgia Ave is reaching critcal mass - enough for retail to begin moving in to provide service to the thousands of young gentrifiers thathave bought into Columbia Heights and Petworth over the last decade.<br /><br />The key will be buying in early enough to avoid paying through the noise once it becomes the "next up and coming" commerical district.JackinVAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-22819268217080146212011-02-28T16:36:23.116-05:002011-02-28T16:36:23.116-05:00What are your thoughts on the proposed Wal-Mart at...What are your thoughts on the proposed Wal-Mart at Georgia and Missouri?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-87933061316627657912011-02-28T14:03:38.176-05:002011-02-28T14:03:38.176-05:00Right now, a lot of talk and no action. That bein...Right now, a lot of talk and no action. That being said, I believe we will reach a "critical mass" in the next two to three years where the sporadic development will start making a sea change, and mingled among the shiny new buildings we will see improved facades, higher quality retail, and more commerce being done - with less just hanging out on the street. I live at the corner of Georgia and Lamont, and am eager for the NDC projects to start as soon as possible!ken rubhttp://www.columbiaheightscondos.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-26134752091521630812011-02-27T16:52:04.978-05:002011-02-27T16:52:04.978-05:00I really like Trader Joe's but its stores are ...I really like Trader Joe's but its stores are between 8,000 and 12,000 sq ft. <br /><br />I don't believe that is the range that Howard Town Center folks had in mind. I believe there were looking more in the 40,000 +/- sq ft range.<br /><br />The Petworth library looks great! This was my neighborhood library growing up. <br /><br />I give Georgia Avenue (as a whole) another 15-20 years for critical mass redevelopment to take hold. <br /><br />I know my viewpoint on this part is a little off mainstream, but here goes. While the streetcar will be a nice addition as a local-stop service and improvement to current bus service, Georgia Avenue should be a candidate for dedicated right-of-way light rail. That type of rapid rail service would really accelerate things. Its just about 5 miles from Georgia/Eastern Ave to the Shaw Metro station, hence that's a whole lot of intersections and traffic the streetcar will be traveling through (aka slow).<br /><br />Things are indeed looking up for Georgia Avenue.otavionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-36231194065256716842011-02-27T09:59:43.682-05:002011-02-27T09:59:43.682-05:00Agree with Thayer. DC and DCRA needs to get their...Agree with Thayer. DC and DCRA needs to get their act together and give out the permits. Howard Town Center folks need to bring in Trader Joe's. I live across the street from the Linde development and want to see GA move forward.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-62476561344362526622011-02-25T22:55:33.531-05:002011-02-25T22:55:33.531-05:00Downtown Silver Spring's success + the trolley...Downtown Silver Spring's success + the trolley mean this main street is most definitely on its way up for good. Glad to see it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-83360691001675808022011-02-25T22:25:17.074-05:002011-02-25T22:25:17.074-05:00You forgot to add that the Petworth Library at Kan...You forgot to add that the Petworth Library at Kansas/Upshur/Georgia will open on Monday!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-28417116423719226872011-02-25T17:47:10.590-05:002011-02-25T17:47:10.590-05:00Georgia and Rhode Island are going to be the next ...Georgia and Rhode Island are going to be the next 2 big things, no doubt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-31048488198675144642011-02-25T14:52:26.640-05:002011-02-25T14:52:26.640-05:00Totally agree with Thayer-D here. The areas just ...Totally agree with Thayer-D here. The areas just south of the Petworth metro have some homes that I think someone could make a good amount of money on if they held onto it for about 5 years. Parts can be sketch right now, but it is definitely taking off.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-16778800403974588252011-02-25T13:36:27.863-05:002011-02-25T13:36:27.863-05:00Could you please do a neighborhood report on Ward ...Could you please do a neighborhood report on Ward 7 Minnesota/Benning Road area? I have e-mailed the councilmember Alexander for an update on the Park 7 area and received no response. They were supposed to start re-building the East of the River shopping center this year and nothing has been done, and to make things worse, they are starting to lease some of the empty stores, which makes me think we may have lost the opportunity to re-build that and make it something really nice. I'm hoping you could have better luck determining what's still going to happen there. Any information would be appreciated.<br /><br />Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-53934642351582490812011-02-25T12:59:40.810-05:002011-02-25T12:59:40.810-05:00Just build that trolley and watch it explode. The...Just build that trolley and watch it explode. There isn't such a long and lovely main street in all of DC, it's just hard to see it through all the corner liquor stores. With town centers scattered at perfect 5-10 minute walking radiuses, all the way to Silver Spring, it's amazing that this project isn't DC's top priority. Just say'n...Thayer-Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04892043179839099462noreply@blogger.com