At Long Last: Groundbreaking for Four Seasons Condos
• May 11, 2023

“It’s been 13 years,” said developer Richard Levy to a large gathering, next to the long-shuttered West Heating Plant on May 10, displaying a sense of true relief but noting […]

Luxe Residences Underway for Georgetown 
• August 15, 2022

$215-Million Heating Plant Condo Project Starts Next Month   At last, the demolition of the vacant West Heating Plant at 1051-55 29th St. NW is slated to begin after Sept. 5, […]

News Bytes: Jack Evans, Canal Boat, Heating Plant
• May 11, 2022

Canal Boat Christened; Tours Begin  The C&O Canal boat was officially launched April 28, and public tours have begun. The new 80-foot-long boat was christened by Mayor Muriel Bowser (who […]

Mayor’s Agent Approves Partial Demolition of Heating Plant
• January 14, 2019

The decision removes an obstacle to the developer’s controversial plan to build a high-end condominium building designed by architect David Adjaye overlooking a park designed by landscape architect Laurie Olin.

Rollin’ on the River
• August 8, 2018

The 405-mile Potomac isn’t the 2,320-mile Mississippi, and Georgetown isn’t New Orleans or Memphis, but if you come down to our partly tidal river, you’ll find plenty of people who live, work and play there, especially in the summertime.

Heating Plant Condos: Back to the Drawing Board?
• April 30, 2018

After what was described as “a roller-coaster Historic Preservation Review Board hearing” on April 26, the developers may appeal to the mayor for a special designation.

ANC Marathon: K St. Bike Lanes, West Heating Plant, More
• September 7, 2017

The knowledge and the involvement of those assembled for this season-opener, which ran almost five hours, was evident to all.