So Many Construction Sites in D.C.'s Central Neighborhoods!

By Valerie Paschall Jul 10, 2013, 1:48pm EDT

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By Valerie Paschall Jul 10, 2013, 1:48pm EDT

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Curbed readers, does it seem like the entirety of D.C. is under construction? Who needs a skyline when we have tower cranes and still more tower cranes! We've noted a particularly high volume of hard hats in the central part of the city, namely the Shaw, Mt. Vernon Square and NoMa neighborhoods. We think we've found all the construction (and a little destruction) in the area and we've put together this handy map of upcoming developments. All of the photos included in the map unless otherwise noted are by Gerry Suchy.

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City Market at O Street

This hip apartment complex and fresh food hub at 9th & O has just opened their leasing office this week. While there's certainly a fair amount of construction left prior to their fall opening (note: no windows yet), they are taking appointment on site.

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Washington, DC 20001

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CityCenter DC

While there are still a lot of question marks as to who will occupy the retail spaces in this massive development, their construction certainly seems to have entered the latter stages. Photo by Gerry Suchy.

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Washington, DC 20001

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Marriott Marquis

One of D.C.'s highly anticipated hotels (and CityCenter DC's neighbor) will finish up in 2014. That said, some of the finishing touches (brick and windows) have started to appear on the building's exterior. Photo by Gerry Suchy.

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Washington, DC 20001

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Jefferson at Market Place

This upscale apartment complex (with parking!) will be able to take advantage of the retail and grocery options at nearby City Market at O while still boasting its own rooftop pool. Photo by Gerry Suchy.

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7th Street Northwest & Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001

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m.flats

The website hasn't revealed much in the way of information about the complex yet, but the residents' proximity to The Passenger, the K Street Busboys & Poets and the nearby Safeway will be enviable come 2014.

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450 K Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001

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Association of American Medical Colleges

Right across from the wreckage of the old NPR building, a new office building is popping up: this one for the Association of American Medical Colleges. Photo by Gerry Suchy.

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655 K Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001

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Howard University Residence Halls

There have been conflicting reports as to the financial state of Howard University, but the construction on two residence halls (that started last year) continues to progress. Photo by Gerry Suchy.

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4th Street Northwest & Bryant Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20310

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Elevation at Washington Gateway

This enormous project at one of the city's busiest intersections also promises a 2014 opening and boasts great views of the city. Photo by Gerry Suchy.

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Washington D.C., DC

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2 M Street NE

What will set the apartments at 2 M Street NE apart from its neighbors is its dedication to becoming an environmentally friendly building. In particular, their plans boast water conservation: 750,000 gallons per year. Photo by Gerry Suchy.

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2 M Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002

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Hyatt Place Hotel

Thank you commenters for telling us that this is the future site of the Hyatt Place Hotel, 200-room hotel that should arrive in mid-2014. We should also update our upcoming hotels, map! Photo by Gerry Suchy.

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33 New York Avenue Northeast, Washington, D.C., DC 20002

Future Walmart Site

The future of this Walmart-anchored project is tenuous since the large retailer is threatening to pull out if Mayor Vince Gray signs the Living Wage bill into law. Photo by David Gaines.

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77 H Street NW, Washington, DC

Former NPR Headquarters

Okay, so now it's not even this picture of wrecking ball fury. Yes, it's a hole in the ground. We're leaving it on here for the time being as we wait for the next move. Photo by Gerry Suchy.

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635 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

The Lyric

There's yet another apartment building immediately next to M.Flats. The Lyric is pretty close to completion and the 234 new apartments are due later this year. Photo by Rey Lopez.

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440 K Street Northwest, Washington, D.C., DC 20001

Meridian at Mount Vernon Triangle Phase II

You can see the Meridian at Mount Vernon Triangle in the background here as they are still hard at work on this building by I-395. Photo by Rey Lopez.

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425 L Street Northwest, Washington, D.C., DC 20001

The SeVerna II

The second phase of the SeVerna will be 9 stories high and had have 133 units of mixed-income housing. Photo by Rey Lopez

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43 K Street Northwest, Washington, D.C., DC 20001

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Capitol Place

Due for completion next year, (via PoPville) Capitol Place is going to be a 10-story building that will be a mix of retail and 377 apartments. Photo by Rey Lopez

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701 2nd Street Northeast, Washington, D.C., DC 20002

2nd & I Street NE

This big hole across from Senate Square on 2nd Street between I & H now has a tower crane and is this iteration of the map's mystery project. Photo by Rey Lopez

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2nd Street Northeast & I Street Northeast, Washington, D.C., DC 20002

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City Market at O Street

Washington, DC 20001

This hip apartment complex and fresh food hub at 9th & O has just opened their leasing office this week. While there's certainly a fair amount of construction left prior to their fall opening (note: no windows yet), they are taking appointment on site.

Open in Google Maps

Washington, DC 20001

Visit Website

CityCenter DC

Washington, DC 20001

While there are still a lot of question marks as to who will occupy the retail spaces in this massive development, their construction certainly seems to have entered the latter stages. Photo by Gerry Suchy.

Open in Google Maps

Washington, DC 20001

Visit Website

Marriott Marquis

Washington, DC 20001

One of D.C.'s highly anticipated hotels (and CityCenter DC's neighbor) will finish up in 2014. That said, some of the finishing touches (brick and windows) have started to appear on the building's exterior. Photo by Gerry Suchy.

Open in Google Maps

Washington, DC 20001

Visit Website

Jefferson at Market Place

7th Street Northwest & Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001

This upscale apartment complex (with parking!) will be able to take advantage of the retail and grocery options at nearby City Market at O while still boasting its own rooftop pool. Photo by Gerry Suchy.

Open in Google Maps

7th Street Northwest & Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001

Visit Website

m.flats

450 K Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001

The website hasn't revealed much in the way of information about the complex yet, but the residents' proximity to The Passenger, the K Street Busboys & Poets and the nearby Safeway will be enviable come 2014.

Open in Google Maps

450 K Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001

Visit Website

Association of American Medical Colleges

655 K Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001

Right across from the wreckage of the old NPR building, a new office building is popping up: this one for the Association of American Medical Colleges. Photo by Gerry Suchy.

Open in Google Maps

655 K Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001

Visit Website

Howard University Residence Halls

4th Street Northwest & Bryant Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20310

There have been conflicting reports as to the financial state of Howard University, but the construction on two residence halls (that started last year) continues to progress. Photo by Gerry Suchy.

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4th Street Northwest & Bryant Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20310

Visit Website

Elevation at Washington Gateway

Washington D.C., DC

This enormous project at one of the city's busiest intersections also promises a 2014 opening and boasts great views of the city. Photo by Gerry Suchy.

Open in Google Maps

Washington D.C., DC

Visit Website

2 M Street NE

2 M Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002

What will set the apartments at 2 M Street NE apart from its neighbors is its dedication to becoming an environmentally friendly building. In particular, their plans boast water conservation: 750,000 gallons per year. Photo by Gerry Suchy.

Open in Google Maps

2 M Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002

Visit Website

Hyatt Place Hotel

33 New York Avenue Northeast, Washington, D.C., DC 20002

Thank you commenters for telling us that this is the future site of the Hyatt Place Hotel, 200-room hotel that should arrive in mid-2014. We should also update our upcoming hotels, map! Photo by Gerry Suchy.

Open in Google Maps

33 New York Avenue Northeast, Washington, D.C., DC 20002

Future Walmart Site

77 H Street NW, Washington, DC

The future of this Walmart-anchored project is tenuous since the large retailer is threatening to pull out if Mayor Vince Gray signs the Living Wage bill into law. Photo by David Gaines.

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77 H Street NW, Washington, DC

Former NPR Headquarters

635 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

Okay, so now it's not even this picture of wrecking ball fury. Yes, it's a hole in the ground. We're leaving it on here for the time being as we wait for the next move. Photo by Gerry Suchy.

Open in Google Maps

635 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

The Lyric

440 K Street Northwest, Washington, D.C., DC 20001

There's yet another apartment building immediately next to M.Flats. The Lyric is pretty close to completion and the 234 new apartments are due later this year. Photo by Rey Lopez.

Open in Google Maps

440 K Street Northwest, Washington, D.C., DC 20001

Meridian at Mount Vernon Triangle Phase II

425 L Street Northwest, Washington, D.C., DC 20001

You can see the Meridian at Mount Vernon Triangle in the background here as they are still hard at work on this building by I-395. Photo by Rey Lopez.

Open in Google Maps

425 L Street Northwest, Washington, D.C., DC 20001

The SeVerna II

43 K Street Northwest, Washington, D.C., DC 20001

The second phase of the SeVerna will be 9 stories high and had have 133 units of mixed-income housing. Photo by Rey Lopez

Open in Google Maps

43 K Street Northwest, Washington, D.C., DC 20001

Visit Website

Capitol Place

701 2nd Street Northeast, Washington, D.C., DC 20002

Due for completion next year, (via PoPville) Capitol Place is going to be a 10-story building that will be a mix of retail and 377 apartments. Photo by Rey Lopez

Open in Google Maps

701 2nd Street Northeast, Washington, D.C., DC 20002

2nd & I Street NE

2nd Street Northeast & I Street Northeast, Washington, D.C., DC 20002

This big hole across from Senate Square on 2nd Street between I & H now has a tower crane and is this iteration of the map's mystery project. Photo by Rey Lopez

Open in Google Maps

2nd Street Northeast & I Street Northeast, Washington, D.C., DC 20002