Friday, September 19, 2008

Coming Soon!

Everyone, we're happy to announce that the Arts at 5th & I team has been selected by the District to redevelop the corner of 5th & I!

Most importantly, we appreciate all the support we've gotten from the neighborhood. We've listened to the community, and we're looking forward to turning the vision of a better Mount Vernon Triangle into a reality.

Update 9/22/08: Coverage of the announcement:
Washington Business Journal
Washington Post
MVSNA's blog
The Triangle Blog
PQ Living
DC MUD
DC Metrocentric
The Triangle Blog rounds up these and other mentions here.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Congrats! I'm very happy that your team won.

What is the (realistic) timeline on development?

Anonymous said...

Congrats! So happy for you guys!

Justin from ReadysetDC said...

hell yes.

Jad Donohoe said...

Thanks! We're very excited about it. The neighborhood has been great & very supportive.

Anon. 12:46 PM: We want to be "in the dirt" in 18 months - we, the neighbors, and the City all want this to happen quickly. And that kind of support on all levels is going to keep us at full speed.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! With you guys being so close to DC Chinatown, are there any efforts to work with local community to help bring in more Asian culture to the neighborhood?