The announced on Aug. 22 the selection of as the owner鈥檚 representative to support the city鈥檚 planning, design, and eventual redevelopment of
HR&A will help the District complete the steps required to transfer Poplar Point from the National Park Service (NPS) to the city and unlock the 110-acre waterfront site for redevelopment opportunities that leaders say will benefit residents and neighboring communities.
鈥淧oplar Point is our opportunity to fully realize the potential of the Anacostia Waterfront and transform this site into a mixed-use development, world-class park, and entertainment destination that will deliver jobs, business opportunities and housing to Ward 8,鈥 said , deputy mayor for Planning and Economic Development. 鈥淢ayor [Muriel] Bowser鈥檚 leadership in moving complex, yet important projects forward ensures that we will maximize every opportunity to create economic prosperity for our residents.鈥
DMPED also released a Request for Expressions of Interest (REI) for a catalytic, large-scale destination anchor to be built on up to 15 acres at Poplar Point. The destination anchor will serve the District鈥檚 broader economic development goals as part of the Mayor鈥檚 DC Comeback Plan to both ensure thriving neighborhoods and increase recurring domestic and international visitation.
The destination developer is expected to be of significant scale, providing a source of substantial tax revenue, jobs and environmental benefits, many of which will be easily accessible to communities east of the Anacostia River. Before the property can be transferred to the District, the NPS and USPP (United States Park Police) facilities on the site must be relocated.
The initial task of the owner鈥檚 representative will include the design of the new NPS and USPP and leading the environmental assessment and planning process. The owner鈥檚 representative will also assist the District in the planning and design required to redevelop the land post-transfer.
To view the RFEI and learn more about the Poplar Point redevelopment, go to .听