Comments on: Old Virginia Aves New Use http://dcmetrocentric.com/2009/11/25/old-virginia-aves-new-use/ New Buildings, Construction, Destruction, Planning, Real Estate, and Gossip as it happens in the Nation's Capital Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:26:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: DC Metrocentric » Linked: Bills and Bridges http://dcmetrocentric.com/2009/11/25/old-virginia-aves-new-use/#comment-8840 DC Metrocentric » Linked: Bills and Bridges Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:58:07 +0000 http://dcmetrocentric.com/2009/11/25/old-virginia-aves-new-use/#comment-8840 [...] Southeast - Districts bill for 225 Virginia Ave? $400 million. [...] […] Southeast - Districts bill for 225 Virginia Ave? $400 million. […]

]]> By: Taslim Amatus-Hakim http://dcmetrocentric.com/2009/11/25/old-virginia-aves-new-use/#comment-7866 Taslim Amatus-Hakim Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:13:16 +0000 http://dcmetrocentric.com/2009/11/25/old-virginia-aves-new-use/#comment-7866 It concerns me that 2 other agencies will be in the same building with CFSA. Space issues are critical and have reached a boiling point between the managers. Each administration at CFSA needs more space. I hope that the needs of all the administrations have been taken into consideration so that we will not be repeating the cycle of not enough space and no where to grow. Parking for employees needs to be adequate as well. We work around the clock and are constantly worried about parking tickets, and towing. Our work days are planned around parking meters. Hard copy files, office files, personnel files, investigation paperwork, budget and finance files, contracts and procurement files, AAG, and OGC files, are crammed and overflowing. I truly hope that this move will resolve the space issues and let us get back to the real mission of this agency. It concerns me that 2 other agencies will be in the same building with CFSA. Space issues are critical and have reached a boiling point between the managers. Each administration at CFSA needs more space. I hope that the needs of all the administrations have been taken into consideration so that we will not be repeating the cycle of not enough space and no where to grow. Parking for employees needs to be adequate as well. We work around the clock and are constantly worried about parking tickets, and towing. Our work days are planned around parking meters. Hard copy files, office files, personnel files, investigation paperwork, budget and finance files, contracts and procurement files, AAG, and OGC files, are crammed and overflowing. I truly hope that this move will resolve the space issues and let us get back to the real mission of this agency.

]]> By: EKS http://dcmetrocentric.com/2009/11/25/old-virginia-aves-new-use/#comment-7855 EKS Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:09:15 +0000 http://dcmetrocentric.com/2009/11/25/old-virginia-aves-new-use/#comment-7855 This is a beautiful area and yes the Navy Yard Metro is a couple of blocks away on M Street; and there are plenty of eateries in the area, and one stop will put CFSA employees back at the Waterside Mall which will re-open soon or a couple of stop more you can go to Eastern Market. Just a few sujection. This is a beautiful area and yes the Navy Yard Metro is a couple of blocks away on M Street; and there are plenty of eateries in the area, and one stop will put CFSA employees back at the Waterside Mall which will re-open soon or a couple of stop more you can go to Eastern Market.
Just a few sujection.

]]> By: TR http://dcmetrocentric.com/2009/11/25/old-virginia-aves-new-use/#comment-7840 TR Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:39:28 +0000 http://dcmetrocentric.com/2009/11/25/old-virginia-aves-new-use/#comment-7840 This location is not accessible to the metro. We, at CFSA, serve a population that travel via public transporation. Many employees also travel via public transportation. Also, I question whether there will be enough parking (agency vehicles, as well as personal vehicles). What about eateries? The closest eatery is located blocks away. NOT A WELL THOUGHT OUT PLAN. This location is not accessible to the metro. We, at CFSA, serve a population that travel via public transporation. Many employees also travel via public transportation. Also, I question whether there will be enough parking (agency vehicles, as well as personal vehicles). What about eateries? The closest eatery is located blocks away. NOT A WELL THOUGHT OUT PLAN.

]]> By: Black Friday Edition: Loose Lips Daily - City Desk - Washington City Paper http://dcmetrocentric.com/2009/11/25/old-virginia-aves-new-use/#comment-7835 Black Friday Edition: Loose Lips Daily - City Desk - Washington City Paper Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:48:54 +0000 http://dcmetrocentric.com/2009/11/25/old-virginia-aves-new-use/#comment-7835 [...] NEW 225 VIRGINIA AVE---D.C. Metrocentric has renderings of proposed rehab of District's 225 Virginia Ave. SE [...] […] NEW 225 VIRGINIA AVE—D.C. Metrocentric has renderings of proposed rehab of District’s 225 Virginia Ave. SE […]

]]> By: JH http://dcmetrocentric.com/2009/11/25/old-virginia-aves-new-use/#comment-7833 JH Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:05:56 +0000 http://dcmetrocentric.com/2009/11/25/old-virginia-aves-new-use/#comment-7833 I think putting those other agencies along with Child and Family Services is a big mistake. CFSA needs it's own space that will be conducive for the population. How far away is the metro for instance? I think putting those other agencies along with Child and Family Services is a big mistake. CFSA needs it’s own space that will be conducive for the population. How far away is the metro for instance?

]]> By: Mike Licht http://dcmetrocentric.com/2009/11/25/old-virginia-aves-new-use/#comment-7828 Mike Licht Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:21:00 +0000 http://dcmetrocentric.com/2009/11/25/old-virginia-aves-new-use/#comment-7828 Plans call for another art gallery, but the city has plenty of those. There is a critical need for artist workspace, however -- studios for visual artists and rehearsal space for performing artists. DC Government should reconsider the DCCAH portion of this structure and reconfigure it as an "Arts Incubator." Plans call for another art gallery, but the city has plenty of those. There is a critical need for artist workspace, however — studios for visual artists and rehearsal space for performing artists. DC Government should reconsider the DCCAH portion of this structure and reconfigure it as an “Arts Incubator.”

]]> By: Alexa W http://dcmetrocentric.com/2009/11/25/old-virginia-aves-new-use/#comment-7825 Alexa W Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:53:21 +0000 http://dcmetrocentric.com/2009/11/25/old-virginia-aves-new-use/#comment-7825 I heard on the news that the design will be the same from when the old plans were to fill the building with the MPD, so it makes sense I think SWill. I think the design is cool looking, very modern and looks like the window positioning will be great for lighting the interiors. I heard on the news that the design will be the same from when the old plans were to fill the building with the MPD, so it makes sense I think SWill.

I think the design is cool looking, very modern and looks like the window positioning will be great for lighting the interiors.

]]> By: A http://dcmetrocentric.com/2009/11/25/old-virginia-aves-new-use/#comment-7824 A Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:07:51 +0000 http://dcmetrocentric.com/2009/11/25/old-virginia-aves-new-use/#comment-7824 Boo to the parking structure. Though I guess that just gives something that can torn down in 20 years to make way for a new building... Boo to the parking structure. Though I guess that just gives something that can torn down in 20 years to make way for a new building…

]]> By: SWill http://dcmetrocentric.com/2009/11/25/old-virginia-aves-new-use/#comment-7823 SWill Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:54:17 +0000 http://dcmetrocentric.com/2009/11/25/old-virginia-aves-new-use/#comment-7823 Are you sure these are the most recent renderings? The second image has MPD written on it, back when former Mayor Williams wanted to move police headquarters there a few years ago. Perhaps the designs haven't changed since then... Are you sure these are the most recent renderings? The second image has MPD written on it, back when former Mayor Williams wanted to move police headquarters there a few years ago. Perhaps the designs haven’t changed since then…

]]> By: wd http://dcmetrocentric.com/2009/11/25/old-virginia-aves-new-use/#comment-7822 wd Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:46:54 +0000 http://dcmetrocentric.com/2009/11/25/old-virginia-aves-new-use/#comment-7822 I think I like it. How much of the original building is left, and how much is new construction? Is this just a fancy re-skin? I think I like it. How much of the original building is left, and how much is new construction? Is this just a fancy re-skin?

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