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River from the Capitol - an emerging neighborhood CC
Once the warmer area depressed, the new district of the Capitol along the river is about to become one of the communities of Washington DC. In a mixed-use neighborhood, the old industrial area between the Capitol and the river Anacostia is gradually becoming a center of business combined, urban and entertainment district. More than 9,000 new apartments, condos and lofts were designed in the context of project growth over the next ten years. Although commercial development has stagnated as the recession, people are moving into property Luxury, including Onyx's first Capitol Quarter 120 Townhomes, and speed construction of 200 condominiums - all of which are 85 percent and 75 percent leased sold.
In addition to its location along the river, the region has the Navy Yard Metro Station - near the workplace, and a series of social centers. In a fit of a metro area Capitol Riverfront is designed to be a "pedestrian community" for young professionals, empty nesters and anyone wishing to enjoy the city life. Located just five blocks south of the U.S. Capitol building, the "Front" home to the Washington Nationals, recently acquired by the District's baseball team, and many other prominent tenants such as the United States Navy Yard, the Coast Guard and the U.S. Department of Transportation. The congressional office buildings and headquarters of the line entertainment are walking a mile. A 16-mile Riverwalk runners, walkers and cyclists along the banks of the Anacostia River is planned for public use later this year.
The new Nationals Park, which opened in 2008, serves as the cornerstone of the growing community. The exterior of the installation of 41,000 + seat has an innovative design of glass, steel and precast concrete (simulated limestone) to set the tone for the region. point of view of the dome of the Capitol and panoramic views of the river and other DC sites are numerous positions available in the stadium.
Directly behind the stadium is the new front five acres Sea Diamond Teague Park. The park replaces the former Arthur Capper / Carrollsburg complex housing unit that has dominated the region for over 60 years. Use Park docks, water taxis transport visitors from Alexandria National Puerto scene.
Although commercial activity has led growth of residential housing, a number of shows by retail, hospitality and tenants currently in operation. These include From The Courtyard by Marriott, Starbucks, CVS, Five Guys Burgers & Fries, Cornercopia Market and Deli, Coffee Justin, Subway, Quiznos, chicken tortilla, coffee, Porto, Barracks Row restaurants (including Matchbox, Belga Cafe, champagne, coffee and more sea stars), Dry Cleaners Congress, Sizzling Express, Chevy Chase Bank SunTrust Bank, Wachovia Bank, doggy daycare Dogma, House of Angels Bed and Breakfast and National Parks, and the U.S. Navy Museum.
The Front is always a unique opportunity for DC residents and businesses to participate in developing a dynamic new community in the water.
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