I saw this in one of my dad's real estate magazines. A project that is converting an old silo into lofts:

Old Factory:


New Renders:

That is a very nice project. I would love to see stuff like that built hgere in Hartford.

re-use and infill are the steak and potatoes of a livable city

This Development is being called Square 320 and incorporates the renovation of four historic buildings and the construction of a new 12-story concrete structure to create one cohesive building. They will all be connected by a 6 story atrium capped off by a 110-ft skylight.

For whatever reason, it doesn't show up in your post. Could you please check the link?

You would possibly know better than I would.

This is the last I've seen on the matter, and this said (last paragraph) that the tunnel backers hopes are gone... So unless there's something I'm missing.

I saw renderings and I thought it would be a feature terminal, was the original plan to have a completely covered section for the silver line?

Good to see this get back on track. Unfortunately there's still no tunnel for Tyson's. But who knows what the future may bring.

The stadium was, of course, touted as a generating force for the wholesale redevelopment of the area. We may be seeing some new development in the area around the stadium, but much of this property is still tied up in litigation and/or pwners who have not made any decisions about how to develop said property. Shops and restaurants in the area would be a start, but would require additional residents and businesses in order to work. The current market downturn may delay this somewhat, but the area should eventually benefit.

I was just thinking the same thing yesterday, Nationals Stadium sort of stands alone and seems disconnected from the surrounding community. The portion of the stadium facing South Capitol St. should have had retail/restaurants in order to draw people from the surrounding neighborhoods and to make it more welcoming. I think it is possible to add a retail element to the stadium very similar to the first floor of Verizon Center.

Camden Yards is a great example of a stadium which actually blends into its surrounding community instead of spurning it. I haven't been to Canden Yards either, but all reports I've had have been good. If the new Nats stadium had been built in a way which would have encouraged development nearby, this would have been a plus. It does not appear to have been designed with much of an urban purpose other than unto itself.

Let's see if we can liven up these forums, huh? With the RI Touch?

I was at the game last night and while the stadium still seems a little sterile in design and execution, i was thrilled to see green roofs above the food concessions, and trees (cherry of course) planted INSIDE the concourse of the stadium.

I seem to remember reading somewhere that the blandness of the stadium was, in part, due to the fear that such a complex would dwarf anything else in the area...A few things the stadium needs: More stuff! on the ramps going up to the seats, there's nothing on the walls. At US Cellular in Chicago, there is all kinds of silhouette art, "Grinderball Rules" etc. Even the ramps are part of the stadium, they need not seem like a mall or airport parking garage.

Funny to see another Rhode Islander make the move to the DC Area. I will be going to the ball park for the first time on May 23rd and again May 24th to see them play the brewers.

Also, welcome jen, hope you can make some great contributions like you have done in the RI forums.

Feds Finally Get on Board With Rail Plan for Dulles

The federal government reversed its earlier position today and announced support of the plans for a rail line to Dulles Airport. I never quite understood the earlier decision in January and can only hope that this will not continue to be a political football. It is imperative that rail service should reach Dulles and the western suburbs sooner rather than later.

The Washington Post

Ok, so we've had, what, a month of baseball or more? How's it going down there? Are there problems with parking/noise/traffic/litter? How about an update from someone living down there!

Full disclosure: i'm going this afternoon but I'm taking a bus with a group and i promise not to drop any litter in the neighborhood.

Oh and hey everyone. Just moved down from the RI Forum.

We citizens who live near the stadium are holding our collective breaths to see what effect the traffic and and the crowds will have on nearby neighborhood streets. Yesterday, I recieved a special visitor parking permit for game days. It now seems that with the arrival of the new stadium our daily routine on game days will change. Such things as when we can drive our cars and take metro to avoid crushing crowds. I was never in favor of spending 611 million of taxpayer money on this thing and now that game day is approaching I am more opposed. Well I guess it is too late to complain now. PLAY BALL!!!!

I really don't have a problem with the idea of another high-rise being built over the Bethesda Metro entrance. One more talll tower won't hurt downtown Bethesda. They may well have to adddress parking issues and so forth, but the idea of density there is a pretty good one.

It's great to see that this project is moving ahead. I've been waiting for the D.C. waterfront to come alive. Maybe it's finally going to happen after all these years. Keep us posted on developments!