What's Hot: The 4 Projects in the Works Near DC's Starburst Intersection | A 153-Room Aloft Hotel Pitched For Mt. Vernon Triangle
The Highline Gets Final Nod to Go Up Near Union Market
A rendering of the Highline at Union Market
Level 2 Development’s proposal to build a mixed-use building near Union Market got the thumbs up it needed on Monday night. Modeled after steel shipping containers, the 315-unit development at 320 Florida Avenue NE (map) will include a multi-tiered park that will offer a walkway that leads into the market itself. It’s slated to join the growing development on the busy avenue in late 2018.
A rendering of the planned, multi-tiered park.
The Zoning Commission gave The Highline at Union Market the go-ahead that it needed on Monday night, approving variances for requirements related to the rear yard, compact parking spaces and the loading and roof structure requirements. The setback of the roof structure was brought up by Commissioner Peter May during the final discussion, who expressed some concern that while it doesn’t block the view of anything currently built, a future development may have to contend with the structure.
However, May said that it wasn’t something worth holding up the development, and with no other concerns from the commissioners, the motion to approve the project was unanimously supported.
The Eric Colbert-designed project, which will take the place of the Burger King on Florida Avenue, will have 10,000 square feet of retail, 315 units and 143 parking spaces. However, the highlight of the project may be the park on the western portion of the site.
The developers intend to develop the currently unkempt site into a multi-level landscaped park that will provide a walkway into Union Market. Level 2 intends to be responsible for the park for ten years in anticipation of forming a business improvement district, which will eventually assume the responsibility.
The development’s 13 proposed affordable units will be located off-site, and are scheduled to be completed before the planned unit development is awarded. If they aren’t, five of the units will move back on-site and be reserved for households earning up to 50 percent of the area median income (AMI). Any others still undeveloped by this time will also revert back to on-site but be reserved for households earning up to 80 percent AMI.
“This is a creative approach to getting the affordable housing that is badly needed,” Vice Chairperson Marcie Cohen said.
See other articles related to: florida avenue, highline, highline at union market, level 2, level 2 development, union market, union market apartments
This article originally published at https://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/the_highline_gets_final_nod_to_set_up_on_florida_avenue/10113.
Most Popular... This Week • Last 30 Days • Ever
In this article, UrbanTurf looks at the estimated annual maintenance costs associated... read »
Today, UrbanTurf is examining one of our favorite metrics regarding competition in th... read »
Another concept has been unveiled for one of DC's most contentious development sites,... read »
The residential development in the works along Florida Avenue NE is looking to increa... read »
Renter demand has continued to push Class A apartment rents in the DC region up this ... read »
- What Are the Annual Maintenance Costs When You Own a Home?
- The 6 Places In The DC Area Where You Aren't The Only One Bidding On a Home
- A First Look At The New Plans For Adams Morgan's SunTrust Plaza
- 46 to 48: The Biggest Project In Trinidad Looks To Get Bigger
- How Much Did DC-Area Rents Rise At The Beginning of 2024?
DC Real Estate Guides
Short guides to navigating the DC-area real estate market
We've collected all our helpful guides for buying, selling and renting in and around Washington, DC in one place. Start browsing below!
First-Timer Primers
Intro guides for first-time home buyers
Unique Spaces
Awesome and unusual real estate from across the DC Metro