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460nya 75% sold as project nears completion
The 63-residence, 11-story 460NYA condominium development from Bozzuto broke ground in the fall of 2014 and construction is on schedule to open this spring. The project will be the most recent addition to the thriving Mount Vernon Triangle residential community – one of the most popular residential neighborhoods in DC. Condo owners at 460NYA can select from 8 different floor plans ranging from 474 to 1,071 square feet. Each residence will feature a terrace and is tastefully outfitted in premier, modern finishes and appliances. 460NYA will showcase high-ceilings, marble lobby and concierge and on the roof -- a 3,000 square-foot penthouse game room, lounge and outdoor cabana deck. Also of note, residents with vehicles will park in one of DC’s only two-story elevated lift parking garages, For sales info, contact McWilliams Ballard at 202-350-2808 or visit www.460nya.com.
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cvs to open 10,000 sf store at aamc building
AAMC has announced that CVS has executed a lease for approximately 10,000 square feet in the first floor retail space closest to the 7 th Street side of the building. Construction is expected to start this summer with occupancy estimated for the end of the year. CVS joins a number of other retailers scheduled to open in the Triangle in 2015 including Texas de Brazil, a Baked & Wired concept, L’Hommage Bistro Francais, Philos and BicycleSPACE.
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spotlight: anc commissioner, marge maceda
ANC 6E Commissioner and Mount Vernon Triangle resident, Marge Maceda, is a passionate supporter of, and advocate for, our community. She has served on numerous Boards and devotes her time to taking on leadership roles for the good of the neighborhood. Read all about Marge and her perspectives on life in the Triangle here and be sure to say hello when you see her walking in the neighborhood with her husband, Dan, and dog, Bessie.
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prathers alley & 4 1/2 street get deserved recognition with new signs
The MVT CID worked over the past year with the City to procure street signs to designate both 4 ½ Street – a popular mid-block passageway -- and Prather’s Alley, one of the most active DC alleyways in the 1800’s. Identifying and promoting the rich history of Mount Vernon Triangle is a significant part of our work. Interested in more MVT history? Check out our history brochure here.
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clean team appreciation, snow removal and grant news
The MVT CID would like to recognize and appreciate the hard work of the Clean Team Ambassadors to clear the snow and ice from many of the neighborhood sidewalks and crosswalks this winter. The MVT CID Clean Team proudly serves our community and has earned numerous kudos and supportive comments from our residents, particularly over these last snowy weeks. On February 20 th, Director of Operations, Leon Johnson (shown at lower right), and Clean Team Lead, Jimmie Carter, testified to the DC City Council’s Committee on Business, Consumer & Regulatory Affairs in support of the Small BID Litter Assistance grant, which assists BIDs with budgets under $1 million and funds Clean and Safe Ambassador programs. This grant has made it possible for the CID to leverage its resources to hire more District residents as Clean Team Ambassadors and provide supplemental commercial cleaning and maintenance services in the Triangle.
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mvt cid at icsc
The MVT CID's Real Estate and Planning Manager, Jerome Raymond (seen left), attended the International Council for Shopping Centers ( ICSC) Mid-Atlantic Conference on February 17th as part of our economic development agenda to attract retail to the neighborhood. The MVT CID shared space at the DC Economic Partnership’s exhibit table and distributed information regarding retail space availability, community demographics, and the retail survey results from last spring with retail brokers, investors and developers. The MVT CID website is continually updated with new marketing information that supports investment and retail and commercial interest in the Triangle. |
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kids in the triangle (kitt) continues to grow as parent resource
Kids in the Triangle (KITT) listserv is a group of parents, grandparents, caregivers and friends of children who live, work, and play in the Mount Vernon Triangle, Mount Vernon Square and Shaw neighborhoods. KITT is a place to connect with other parents to find information on the latest "kid friendly" events in the neighborhood, to ask questions about child care issues and DC schools, a resource to resell and exchange children’s items and a trusted resource to share information. To join KITT, visit the listserv or email to kidsinthetriangle@gmail.com for more information. |
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sixth & I hosts genius festival
The historic Sixth & I Synagogue, just across Massachusetts Avenue, has one of our community’s most active programmatic calendars, hosting speakers, musicians, seminars and festivals open to everyone. This month, in partnership with New York’s 92nd Street YMCA’s 7 Days of Genius, Sixth & I invites the community to Genius Festival and asks the public to consider what genius is, why it matters, and how it evolves. For information on this event and others, click here.
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lancaster, pa csa brings fresh, organic foods via 5th street ace hardware
Missing those farm fresh veggies you enjoyed from the Farmers Market last summer? 5th Street Ace Hardware has a wonderful option for you! They are a designated pickup point for the Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative, a non-profit, organic co-op providing CSA options including veggies, cheese, breads, meats, eggs, yogurts and dairy/tofu products, omnivore meat and cheese items and vegan tofu. Pickup times are from 3 - 8 PM on Wednesdays and prorated winter shares are now available. Sign up by clicking on "CSA" at http://www.lancasterfarmfresh.com/ and selecting Mount Vernon/5th Street ACE as your pickup point.
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