lisa spinelli : Development News

Justice Park Apartments for the deaf will be breaking ground in the next few weeks.

The luxury nine-condo-unit building broke ground on April 4 and is already 60 percent reserved,with backup reservations on some units.

Construction is almost complete at 1700 Euclid Street NW with just one unit left for sale.

Demolition is nearly complete at 901 Monroe Street NE and construction on this new mixed-use development is about to begin.

The HPRB will rule April 4 on the five-story addition to what was once The Bank and Fifth Column nightclubs.

The Last Shall Be First Consignment will be the first east of the river, owner says.

The current design features folded glass panels that replace the 1970's-era octagonal structure.

"We're very excited about the retail aspect and that it's not a restaurant," says Bob Cohen, president of developer Perseus Realty.

The local pizza chain will take over two previously vacant spaces and have H St. NE and Rhode Island Ave NE spots open by summer.

Ground has broken on two new residence halls for Howard University freshmen and sophomores.

ANC  2F last week unanimously approved developer Community Three Development's concept for 11th and M NW.

The boutique project only began foundation work last month, but presales are strong for this luxury building.