14th and U Street: Rise of JBG

JBG begins to make way for their 267-unit apartment and retail complex in the southwest side of 14th and U Street.  Just yet another example further illustrating the rise of the U Street/Shaw area. 

The apartments, stated by reporter Sarah Krouse from the Washington Business Journal, are said to be "a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units with interiors designed by Toronto-based Cecconi Simone."

Krouse's article, posted last July of 2011, revived its content when a U Street Neighborhood Association meeting occurred the beginning of March 2012.  During the meeting, many speaking points addressed the 14th and U Street project:

• The McDonald's on the corner still has 20 years on its lease
• Looks to be a "'limited service grocer' coming into the ground floor" though no name was given
• Studios will begin at $1,500