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WASHINGTON, DC-Now that the groundbreaking for the $611-million stadium has passed, the quasi-public entity overseeing development is getting set to decide what's next for the neighborhoods that stretch between north of M Street to the waterfront. Adrian Washington, president and CEO of the Anacostia Waterfront Corp., tells GlobeSt.com that it soon will be receiving a preliminary report from the master-planning committee.

There are two possible scenarios currently entertained, Washington says. Both are basically mixed-use, mixed-income development plans. "One would be an entertainment destination, retail-type environment. The other would be similar, but expanded to include big box retailers." The report would include whether this latter scenario is feasible in terms of traffic flow. Also, he says, the organization will need to explore community sentiment about how they feel about these retailers moving in.

Washington says such retailers as Bed, Bath & Beyond, Linen n' Things and urban-style grocery stores are well suited for the space. When asked whether Wal-Mart might be a possibility, he says nothing was being ruled out, "but I don't think so."