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Apartment Development Spree Could Drive Up Rents–or Lead to Overbuilding

By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
A recent report from research firm Delta Associates observed that Washington, D.C., has been enjoying an amazing construction spree. According to the report, builders raised 4,400 new units in the District in the second half of […]

Veronica Grecu - June 19, 2011
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Cuts Could Delay Homeland Security Move to St. Elizabeths Hospital Campus

By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
Federal authorities’ decision to cut financing for the Department of Homeland Security could delay the redevelopment of the former St. Elizabeths Hospital campus to Anacostia for use as the DHS headquarters. Move-in had been planned for 2017.
Delays […]

Veronica Grecu - June 9, 2011
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In Search of New Retailers in D.C.

By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
The first Wegmans grocery store might finally open in the District. City officials have been trying for years to attract the chain but could not provide a site large enough to accommodate the store. Now, with […]

Veronica Grecu - May 25, 2011
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A Greener D.C.

By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
Green building in the nation’s capital isn’t just for big office buildings.
In an attempt to consolidate its presence in the Washington, D.C., region, Safeway Inc. will open a 58,000-square-foot store in Tenleytown. The Pleasanton-based company will […]

Veronica Grecu - May 19, 2011