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Quoted: Rapid Change, New Life in Columbia Heights

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Photo by Bill O'Leary/The Washington Post"THIS WAS A NEIGHBORHOOD where we had tried to get McDonald's, and they said they wouldn't consider it. Today, we'd rather not have McDonald's."

— D.C. Council member Jim Graham on how much has changed in Columbia Heights in recent years, as reported by The Post's Paul Schwartzman.

Once one of the District's most vibrant commercial areas, riot-scarred 14th Street NW struggled over the years to attract new business. But with this month's opening of the giant D.C. USA complex at 14th and Irving streets NW, anchored by a Target store, the last big piece of the neighborhood's rapid revitalization is coming into place, joining other new businesses, restaurants and luxury condos.

Officials and community leaders will gather in Columbia Heights on Wednesday to open the D.C. USA retail complex.

» "A Rapid Renaissance in Columbia Heights" [WaPo]
» EARLIER: "Columbia Heights Awaits Target, New Businesses" [Free Ride/Express]

Photo by Bill O'Leary/The Washington Post

COMMENTS (1)

  • Maybe they could get one of those newly designed "upscale" McDonald's with LCD screens and a faux Starbucks look. I believe they attempted this at the McDonalds across from Howard University for whatever reason. It's still McDonalds, and while it's not the best place in the world sometimes it doesn't hurt to have one around.

    By MightyMe , Posted March 6, 2008 10:59 AM
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