Anacostia
Planned Frederick Douglass Bridge deemed ‘too industrial’
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts’ disapproval may slow down D.C.’s most massive construction project.
The Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge’s potential positive impact
"It’s making this area a desirable place to live in."
JPMorgan Chase invests $10M to communities near Anacostia’s 11th Street Bridge Park to prevent gentrification
The three-year investment will help preserve and create affordable housing.
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D.C.’s Art in Transit: The best public art in the Metro
Art in Transit improves the ridership experience by providing a location for artworks.
New 11th Street Bridge Park renderings reveal skinnier bridge
Expect kayak and canoe launches, plazas, and an environmental education center.
3 transformative D.C. transit projects that never happened
From a bridge to a freeway to a Metro station, see which projects would have transformed parts of the nation’s capital.
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Beat the Heat: 10 places to enjoy the water in D.C.
From boat tours to spray parks to paddleboats, see all of your options for cooling off in the nation’s capital.
The new Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, revealed
Expect this aesthetically pleasing bridge to finish construction by the fall of 2021.
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12 D.C. area parks either planned or under renovation
These public spaces are getting bigger, better, and more green.
Vacant Anacostia building to become 25-unit mixed-use project
In Historic Anacostia, there are plans to redevelop a vacant mixed-use building into three retail spaces topped by apartments.
Mapping D.C.'s most and least expensive neighborhoods for renters
Logan Circle and Shaw are the priciest neighborhoods for renting right now.
Anacostia’s Busboys & Poets expected to deliver early 2018
In October 2016, a brand new Busboys & Poets broke ground, making it the restaurant’s fifth D.C. location and first Southeast quadrant location.
Six vacant Anacostia properties awarded to two non-profits
The developers are Mi Casa and the Development Corporation of Columbia Heights.
How gentrified are D.C.’s neighborhoods?
Gentrification is a constant hot topic in Washington, D.C., and this shouldn’t be of any surprise to anyone.
Quiz: Which D.C. Neighborhood Should You Live in?
Find out your true neighborhood love.
6 beautiful libraries in D.C. by famous architects
See six libraries designed by David Adjaye, Phil Freelon, and the late J. Max Bond.
Three Anacostia properties up for grabs for $1.4M
In Anacostia, a three-story home and two storefront businesses are on the market, located at 1431, 1433, and 1435 Good Hope Rd SE.
Future of four derelict Anacostia homes unknown due to disagreement between D.C. Council and DHCD
There continues to be a struggle with what to do with four vacant, deteriorating homes in Washington, D.C.’s Anacostia neighborhood.
How D.C. home prices stack up, neighborhood by neighborhood
If interested in buying a home in D.C., double check which areas are the most affordable with this graph. Real estate research site NeighborhoodX put all the data together, measuring the average neighborhood home prices by price per square foot.
How 2016 changed Washington, D.C., Ward by Ward
2016 brought a myriad of changes to Washington, D.C. Want to learn more about your community? This article from Curbed goes into detail about which projects in each Ward are truly changing their respective neighborhoods.
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11th Street Bridge Park development news
By 2019, 11th Street Bridge will be reconstructed with designs by OMA + OLIN. Expect areas for performances, public art, kayak and canoe launches, as well as an environmental education center. Stay up-to-date on what to expect with this storystream.
A local's guide to Anacostia
At one point, D.C. residents and tourists only viewed Washington, D.C.’s Southeast neighborhood, Anacostia, as a place filled with crime. Now, it’s known as one of the best locations landlords should invest in with plenty of sites worth traveling to.
The 2016 Curbed Cup winner is… Anacostia!
The annual competition, the Curbed Cup, has allowed Washington, D.C. neighborhoods to compete since 2011. Since then, there has yet to be a two-time champion. Finally, Anacostia can say that it has won not only in the year 2012, but also 2016.
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11 D.C. developments to look forward to in 2017
There were quite a few big developments that occurred in 2016 that are worth remembering. As 2017 comes closer, it's finally time to anticipate the big and beautiful projects expected to make their debut after years of construction and planning.
Curbed Cup Finals: (2) Capitol Hill vs. (4) Anacostia
The Curbed Cup, our annual award for the Washington, D.C. neighborhood of the year, is kicking off with 16 areas vying for the prestigious (fake) trophy. Voting for the final pairing will end on January 2.
Predictions for D.C.’s real estate market in 2017
When it came to the real estate market in 2016, it was pretty relaxed. In order to learn what to expect for next year, Curbed DC reached out to Steve Centrella, a Redfin agent in D.C, and Gerda Gaetjen, a RE/MAX agent in Virginia, for their insight.
Curbed Cup Final Four: (4) Anacostia vs. (8) Adams Morgan
The Curbed Cup, our annual award for the Washington, D.C. neighborhood of the year, is kicking off with 16 areas vying for the prestigious (fake) trophy. Voting for each pairing ends 24 hours after it begins. Let the eliminations commence!
Curbed Cup 2016: Week two recap and bracket revealed
After a few days of polling, it’s time to announce the final four for Curbed’s super prestigious (and fake) trophy, known as the Curbed Cup. Adams Morgan and Anacostia will face each other before Tenleytown and Capitol Hill battle it out.
Curbed Cup Elite Eight: (4) Anacostia vs. (12) Brookland
The Curbed Cup, our annual award for the Washington, D.C. neighborhood of the year, is kicking off with 16 areas vying for the prestigious (fake) trophy. Voting for each pairing ends 24 hours after it begins. Let the eliminations commence!
Curbed Cup 2016: Week two recap and bracket revealed
Round one is officially over for this year’s Curbed Cup, and that means that it’s time for Curbed to reveal who the winners are so far. With 16 total contestants, that means that next week will feature eight finalists.
Curbed Cup 1st round: (4) Anacostia vs. (13) Congress Heights
The Curbed Cup, our annual award for the Washington, D.C. neighborhood of the year, is kicking off with 16 areas vying for the prestigious (fake) trophy. Voting for each pairing ends 24 hours after it begins. Let the eliminations commence!
Anacostia’s MLK Gateway development team chosen
This Friday, the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) announced the development team for Anacostia’s MLK Gateway, located at 1201-1215 Good Hope Road SE and 1909 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE.
What $1,900/month rents you in D.C.
Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a column that explores what one can rent for a set dollar amount in various Washington, D.C. neighborhoods. Is one man's studio another man's townhouse? Let's find out! Today's price: $1,900/month.
Plans for Anacostia’s MLK Gateway, revealed
There are two finalists for the Request for Proposals for Anacostia’s MLK Gateway, which was introduced during the DMPED March Madness event. This "Gateway" is located at Good Hope Road SE and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE.
Two finalists chosen to redevelop Anacostia’s Martin Luther King Gateway
Two sites in Anacostia, at Good Hope Road SE Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, are expected to be redeveloped with commercial and mixed-use developments. The DMPED released the names of which development teams responded to the Request for Proposals.
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Anacostia's MLK Gateway news
In Anacostia, developers have the opportunity to redevelop two sites on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE and Good Hope Road SE for small to medium scaled commercial and mixed-use developments. The deadline for the RFP was October 17.
Anacostia may get four new single-family homes on two unimproved lots
Developer Chughtai Family Properties LLC filed an application with the Board of Zoning Adjustment to construct four single-family homes on two currently unimproved lots on Maple View Place SE. In each house, there will be an accessory apartment.
Airbnb hosts East of the Anacostia River increased by 95 percent from last year
Airbnb has progressively been releasing new data on how much money hosts in Washington, D.C. make and what types of guests stay the night in the short-term rentals. Now, new data has been released on emerging trends for neighborhoods.