We have an update on the Fort Totten Square Walmart from community representatives. The Walmart will not open in spring 2015 as anticipated due to changes in the construction schedule, but is expected to open in either summer or fall 2015. The opening of the hiring center will be pushed back as well.

From January 19 to January 30, 2015, the Walmart Foundation is accepting applications from qualified non-profit organizations for grants in the $25,000-$250,000 range.  Visit the Foundation website for more information. Organizations interested in smaller grants should contact Kimberly Lockett.

Walmart representatives also shared the following Q & As:

1. What additional retailers at Fort Totten Square, other than Walmart?

JBG and Lowe are still in lease negotiations with restaurants and neighborhood serving retail.

2. Will there be any retailers inside the Walmart store?

No, there will not be other retailers located inside of the Walmart store.

3. What is the character of the Fort Totten Walmart going to be?

There will not be any other retailers inside the store, but there will be grocery, financial services, and health & wellness services. Financial services include GoBank accounts, Walmart-to-Walmart wire transfer and Blue Bird pre-paid check cards.

4. Where is the Walmart customer parking entrance and is there zoned parking in the DDOT plan for the neighborhood?

Customers will enter Walmart from two parking entrances, one on Riggs Rd. NE the other on 3^rd [St.] NE, per the plan approved by DDOT. Community stakeholder meetings after the store opening will be used to receive feedback on issues including parking, transportation, etc. If there are any specific issues noted by the community, Walmart will work with [the]community to address any outstanding issues. There is no zoned parking directly surrounding the store due to garage parking availability.

5. What will traffic patterns be for delivery trucks to Walmart and Fort Totten Square?

All truck loading/unloading for Walmart will be conducted inside the underground parking garage. Trucks will use Riggs Rd. NE and not travel on Chillum Rd. or other local roads.

6. Employment

a. How many people will be employed at the Walmart?

Approximately 300 associates will be employed at the Walmart

b. Are there requirements for local hiring?

While there are no local hiring mandates, our stores actively recruit, hire and retain associates from the local community. For example, over 65% of Walmart’s associates in Washington’s two existing stores are DC residents.

c. What will the job hiring center look like and what is the application process?

All of the applications are submitted online. Our HR department reviews all applications and interviews candidates at the job hiring center. Once a candidate has satisfied the conditions stated in the offer of employment, they begin training and employment shortly thereafter.