202 Florida Avenue NE (254 units)

202 Florida Avenue NE added 254 units and 3,800 square feet of retail to the community, with the negotiated community benefits agreement including a pedestrian and bike connection between Florida Avenue and the Metropolitan Branch Trail, and wider sidewalks and crosswalks. I helped the developer expedite construction and it opened in early 2024.

• February 2023: I discuss construction timeline with the developer and work with the Department of Buildings to remove obstacles to expedite the completion of the project.

• April 2023: I work with the developer and the Department of Transportation to expedite removal of the construction crane to allow further construction work to proceed.

• June 2023: I work with the developer and the Department of Buildings to approve expedited utility connections to the site.

• February 2024: Construction complete and the housing begins leasing as The202 at Washington Gateway.

• March 2024: MBT<->Florida Avenue pedestrian and bike connection opens.

• October 2024: Crosswalk on Florida Avenue widened and restriped.

• February 2025: I meet with the developer to discuss elevator availability concerns.

• June 2025: I sponsor ANC5F-26-031 to approve an expedited liquor license for Alero, a full-service Mexican food restaurant relocating from U Street, in the ground floor space.

• January 2026: Alero opens in the ground floor space, with seating for 114 inside and 20 outside.