Shaw Rez

Thinking about #Shaw: Kennedy Rec Center There’s been investment & programming but is it meeting its full potential as a neighborhood anchor? Feels like a real opportunity to reimagine the park areas especially: more uses, better placemaking & a more beautiful/engaging space.

Wondering when all those Compass Coffee stores will become Caffè Nero outposts? Here's what we found out. bizjournals.com/washington/new…

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What role should the city play in helping move these sites forward?

Mixed-use (residential over retail) or dense residential seem like the most likely paths. Are there other uses people would want to see on any of these sites?

Thinking about #Shaw: development opportunities🧵 Some of the biggest gaps in the corridor aren’t small storefronts; they’re vacant or underused sites w big potential. Foster House, Shiloh’s vacants, HFA at 9th & U, parking lots on 9th, 7th & P etc #ThinkingAboutShaw

Roof Open! Ivy and Coney for Madness. High tech retractable roof in action

Oyster Oyster chef Rob Rubba wrote a nice essay on the pressure inside kitchens in the wake of the Noma abuse allegations. Rob has always made the point that "sustainability" isn't just about what's on the plate, but also the work environment. tresveg.substack.com/p/the-pressure…

Thinking about #Shaw: the relocated National Children’s Museum With the Convention Center, hotels, Metro access, schools, etc, Shaw could be a great spot for this family-oriented anchor. It could bring more daytime energy to the corridor. #ThinkingAboutShaw

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Ahhh! That explains the fun streets today!

.@TheEventsDC built out micro retail spaces at the convention center and lined up national and local tenants to fill all the spaces. But after a couple years, only a suit store opened, and three of the four spaces are still empty.

Curious what others think. Are there other parts of #Shaw where a more intentional mix of businesses could help strengthen the corridor? #ThinkingAboutShaw

U Street / Howard U / 9:30 Club area: Already an entertainment corridor. Opportunity to double down on music, culture, and collegiate energy — smaller venues, creative spaces, and businesses that strengthen the district’s identity.

Thinking about #Shaw: targeted business recruitment Shaw’s not 1 corridor — it’s several distinct districts. A 1-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work. What if we were more intentional about the kinds of businesses that fit different parts of the neighborhood? #ThinkingAboutShaw

Thinking about #Shaw: events Farmers markets, street festivals, and other programming that bring people onto the street — and into neighborhood businesses — can make a big difference. What events would you like to see more of? #ThinkingAboutShaw