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[202_Cyclist]

Unfortunately, the Washington Business Journal articles are paywalled.

Here's what ‘immediate’ changes Amtrak has planned for Union Station in wake of court order

By Daniel J. Sernovitz
Washington Business Journal
Apr 25, 2024

"The rail operator is expected to prioritize passenger upgrades once it gains control of the commercial spaces in the historic station..."

https://www.bizjournals.com/washingt...urt-order.html

[202_Cyclist]

This is good news. DC doesn't have enough land for buildings to be mostly or entirely unused. Does anyone know if the Federal Home Loan Bank Board building at 370 First Street, NW, is vacant? It is a beautiful building but it appears to be unoccupied and the Board was dissolved in 1989. That has to be some of the most expensive real estate in the country. It would be a waste and an embarrassment if, in fact, it is vacant.

GSA to dispose of Southwest D.C. building overlooking Tidal Basin



By Douglas Fruehling
Washington Business Journal
Apr 29, 2024

"The disposition comes as the agency works to reduce underutilized government space..."

https://www.bizjournals.com/washingt...04-30&empos=p4

[Busy Bee]

^Interesting. I wasn't aware that the site was an early contender for the AA museum.

This is about as prime redevelopment opportunity as you get, so hopefully this produces something excellent.

[Prahaboheme]

Originally Posted by 202_Cyclist

Unfortunately, the Washington Business Journal articles are paywalled.

Here's what ‘immediate’ changes Amtrak has planned for Union Station in wake of court order

By Daniel J. Sernovitz
Washington Business Journal
Apr 25, 2024

"The rail operator is expected to prioritize passenger upgrades once it gains control of the commercial spaces in the historic station..."

https://www.bizjournals.com/washingt...urt-order.html

In short, if Amtrak gets its way, the mezzanine level retail spaces would be replaced with expanded waiting areas, Amtrak and Acela private lounges, etc.

[202_Cyclist]

Well, this will be fun to watch. Hopefully more housing and parks are built at the RFK site and not a stadium that will be vacant 350 days per year (likely vacant more than that because the Commanders aren’t getting to the playoffs). Also, I hope the demolition is a metaphor for RFK Jr.’s campaign.

DC's RFK Stadium demolition approved, passes environmental review
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/l...sment/3606957/