Ward 7
Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Ward 7, from most recent to least.
62-Unit All-Affordable Development Pitched In Ward 7
UrbanTurf Staff | October 23rd 2025
Another all-affordable residential development is in the works off Pennsylvania Avenue SE in Ward 7.... read»
126 Townhomes, All-Affordable Senior Living and a Town Park: The New Plans at Skyland Town Center
UrbanTurf Staff | April 4th 2023
The development team of WC Smith, Rappaport and NVR Homes is switching gears for Blocks 1 and 4 of the 19-acre development in Ward 7.... read»
The Share of Black Homeowners in Wards 7 and 8 is Dropping
UrbanTurf Staff | February 9th 2023
The Urban Institute released research today that found that Black households represented 75% of homebuyers with mortgages east of the Anacostia River ... read»
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Mayor Proposes New Grocery Store Incentive for Wards 7 and 8
Nena Perry-Brown | January 27th 2021
As proposed, this bill would make it easier for grocery stores in Wards 7 and 8 to get a certain class of license to sell beer, wine, and spirits.... read»
The 2 Million Square Feet of Development Proposed for Benning Road and Minnesota Avenue
Nena Perry-Brown | November 25th 2020
The "Northeast Heights" development would replace the East River Park and Senator Square shopping centers.... read»
The 3,000 Units Next Up for Ward 7
Nena Perry-Brown | September 29th 2020
Although many projects in the ward are beset by delays, a lot of plans are in the works in the Deanwood, Lincoln Heights and Kenilworth neighborhoods.... read»
16-Unit Development Proposed Near Northeast DC-Maryland Border
Nena Perry-Brown | July 6th 2020
Each of the units would be two-bedrooms.... read»
Reconfiguring Residential and Adding a Medical Building: The New Plans at Skyland Town Center
Nena Perry-Brown | December 12th 2019
If a modification of consequence is approved, the Skyland Town Center development could address disparate access to both groceries and medical care in... read»
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