Art Place – Construction Notification Weeks of April 25 2016 thru the week of May 2 2016 FINAL

The Washington Business Journal shared pictures from a hard-hat tour of Art Place at Fort Totten. The article does not provide any new information about the development or incoming tenants. Those of us who walk past the construction site everyday know the building will be massive. Looks like there will be amazing views from the rooftop. Click the link for pictures.

Art Place – Construction Notification Weeks of April 11 2016 thru the week of April 18 2016 FINAL

Post updated to add information about other tenants

A resident spurred me to update the site with some not so exciting news about Art Place at Fort Totten. We can confirm that T-Mobile has signed a lease for a 2,635 square foot space at the development. The lease was signed last month. X-Sport Fitness executed a lease for an approximately 42,000 square foot gym some time ago. That leaves close to 50,000 square feet of available space for additional retailers and other amenities, including restaurants, in the first phase.

In related Art Place news, Heather Johnson, Executive Director for Explore! Children’s Museum of Washington, DC spoke at a Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association meeting on March 7, 2016. Ms. Johnson shared news that has been previously shared on this site and at ANC 5A meetings. Specifically, the current plan is to locate the museum in existing warehouses located at Third and Kennedy Street NE. The museum will open in two phases, the first one being an exploratory lab to test out exhibit ideas and the second phase being the full-fledged museum. The first phase is anticipated to open in 2017. They will also open smaller, satellite locations downtown, with a fall 2016 opening anticipated for the first satellite location. See Explore Childrens Museum Brochure

Art Place – Construction Notification Weeks of Feb 15 2016 thru the week of Feb 22 2016 FINAL

Art Place – Construction Notification Weeks of Feb 1 2016 thru the week of Feb 15 2016 FINAL

Jersey barriers have been set up on Galloway Street NE between South Dakota Avenue and Fourth Street next to Art Place in anticipation of closing the sidewalk once again. Last year, the construction team closed the sidewalk for a period of time, but had to reopen it after complaints of ice accumulation and general disregard for the state of the temporary path (see this post). Let’s hope they have sorted out how to make sure the temporary path remains passable this time around.

ART PLACE AT FT TOTTEN, LLC

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE NOTICE

Weeks of: September 14, 2015 and September 21, 2015

What to Expect On-Site:

During the next two weeks, the General Contractor, Foulger-Pratt, will continue haul-off of excess soil and receipt of material deliveries requiring heavy equipment accessing the site.

Installation of concrete foundations, waterproofing, sleeves, walls, grade beams, columns and elevated decks continues. Drainage piping and electrical duct banks are being installed, and gravel is being spread out where concrete slabs on grade are now being placed. The concrete superstructure is working its way across the site and upward. The installation of electrical transformer vaults and conduits along Galloway Street and the future Ingraham Street extension is being completed.

The area of work for Building A is primarily bounded by South Dakota Avenue on the east, the Aventine buildings on the west, Galloway Street on the south, and what will be the new alignment for Ingraham Street on the north.

Lane Closures:

The lane closures to perform new utility installations in South Dakota Avenue and Galloway Street will continue intermittently. This will require up to two lanes to be closed occasionally from the hours of 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Storm drain work in South Dakota Avenue is currently ongoing.

Construction Hours:

Initial construction activity will be taking place Monday – Saturday between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Contact Information:

For any construction related concerns, please contact Angel Alston, Advisory Neighborhood

Commissioner at 202-556-5958 or email her at angel.alston@anc.dc.gov.

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ART PLACE AT FT TOTTEN, LLC

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE NOTICE

Weeks of: August 17, 2015 and August 24, 2015

What to Expect On-Site:

During the next two weeks, the General Contractor, Foulger-Pratt, will continue haul-off of excess soil and receipt of material deliveries requiring heavy equipment accessing the site.

Installation of concrete foundations, walls, grade beams, columns and elevated decks continues. Piping and electrical duct banks are being installed and gravel is being spread out where concrete slabs on grade will eventually be placed. The concrete superstructure is working its way across the site and upward. The installation of electrical transformer vaults and conduits along Galloway Street and the future Ingraham Street extension is being completed. Below grade piping and conduit is being installed.

The area of work for Building A is primarily bounded by South Dakota Avenue on the east, the Aventine buildings on the west, Galloway Street on the south, and what will be the new alignment for Ingraham Street on the north.

Lane Closures:

The lane closures to perform new utility installations in South Dakota Avenue and Galloway Street will continue intermittently. This will require up to two lanes to be closed occasionally from the hours of 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Storm drain work in South Dakota Avenue is currently ongoing.

Construction Hours:

Initial construction activity will be taking place Monday – Saturday between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Contact Information:

For any construction related concerns, please contact Angel Alston, Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner at 202-556-5958 or email her at angel.alston@anc.dc.gov.

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