* PREPARING TO DIG: After
a couple of articles highlighting residents' opposition to the
Virginia Avenue Tunnel, the
Post takes a look at how CSX and some rail experts view the reconstruction and expansion of the tunnel as a necessary step.
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PREPARING TO DE-SPOOK: The arrivial of bulldozers and dumpsters on site at the
old NGA building at 1st and M SE has
sharp-eyed observers tapping their toes waiting for the demolition to start, but
as was mentioned previously, it's going to take about six months to complete. But maybe they can at least knock out some exterior walls before Opening Day, as a statement of intent to Nats fans who haven't kept up with the latest news (
tsk, tsk).
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PREPARING TO ROCK: I showed a
touch of hard-won skepticism last week in reporting that developers told ANC 6D that they expect to begin work on the first phase of
Florida Rock's redevelopment in June. So I will follow that up by noting that, two days later, they appear to have filed an application for a shoring/sheeting permit. (Not seeing an application for any building yet, though.)
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PREPARING TO WANT: The WashBiz Journal last week looked at the retail states of four "hot neighborhoods" (
subscribers only), highlighting what they "flaunt" and what they "want." After the flaunting (
20 restaurants,
Nats Park, Vida Fitness, and
Whole Foods), Michael Stevens of the BID listed the "wants": child care facilities, apparel retailers, a large home furnishing store, and college classrooms (saying that the area "is positioning itself as a satellite campus destination for those maxed out on their space"). Non-subscribers can
watch some video of Stevens's talk at the BID's annual meeting, at least..