New Development in Northeast Set

On September 16, the District's Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Eric Price announced our city has chosen CSG Urban Partners and Trammel Crow to develop land just north of the New York Avenue Metro Station. The 31,000 square-foot site will include a hotel, street-level retail and a restaurant.

Once again, we're putting goods and services where people want and need them—in their neighborhoods. From DC USA in Columbia Heights to Skyland in Hillcrest, we're generating jobs and development in our local communities. I'm looking forward to what CSG and Trammel Crow will do.

The site is located at 201 Florida Avenue, NE. In accordance with the District's vision for a transit-oriented development, CSG Urban Partners and Trammel Crow will create an environment with activity beyond the weekday business hours—and specific benefits for local residents:

• A 174-room extended stay hotel with 120 underground parking spaces
• Street-level retail
• At least one sit-down restaurant
• A food court
• A fitness center

CSG Urban Partners and Trammel Crow have also proposed financing that requires no subsidy from the District.

CSG is a District-based minority- and woman-owned real estate firm and will be a 30 percent equity partner and active partner in the development process. CSG and Trammel Crow have also committed to at least 35 percent participation in contracting opportunities for local, small, disadvantaged business enterprises (LSDBEs) and to setting aside 35 percent of retail space for LSDBEs.

Community Profile

Jillian Worthen

Sixteen year-old Jillian Worthen from Ward 8 uses her passion for animals to serve her community. The aspiring veterinarian spent the summer at the National Zoo working one-on-one with children in the Summer Safari summer camp to help them discover the joy of animals.

"There are very few individuals who possess the motivation that Jillian portrays," Jessica Johnson, friend and nominator, said.

Jillian's volunteer efforts include more than just working with animals. She has also served at the National Children's Center, helping youth with disabilities, and at the Mt. Calvary Mentoring Program, tutoring students in reading, math and English.

"I'm able to help children who need help and they show their appreciation," Jillian said.

The teen has dreamed of creating a "Doggy Day Care" program in her neighborhood to provide dog walking services for the elderly. At home, Jillian cares for the family's four Great Danes and says she just "loves animals."

Jillian is the August youth winner of the Mayor's Community Service Award, sponsored by Serve DC. If you would like to nominate a youth or adult for the monthly award, visit www.serve.dc.gov for nomination information or call (202) 727-7925.