DC Metrocentric

The Capital City Market in North East is in for some major changes after over 80 years as one of the areas only whole sale markets.

In its place on the 24 acres site will be a new billion dollar redevelopment of the area called New Town.

It is interesting and a little sad to see the displacement of these historic sites, however the facilities have never been able to keep up with the new standards in market storage and shipping that is vital to keeping a modern market up and running. Interestingly enough, 80 years ago the market moved to it’s current location to make way for development from what bacame the down town area of the golden triangle.

Though a plan already was approved by the city council, one important element of responsible growth that would be nice to see in the plans would be developing space for some of the current vendors in remain in the area. It’s thoughtful and responsible conditions like that that help areas retain the people that helped create it, and is something we wish was part of more of the developments in the area!