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Raze the Building, Then Raise the Neighborhood

WASHINGTON, DC—This finalist in the 2016 edition of the NAHB Pillars of the Industry Awards had to tear down what was once an art deco staple. But while the brick and mortar may have been replaced, the spirit of the original is fully intact.

By John Salustri | Updated on October 19, 2016
Park Van Ness may be redefining a Washington, DC neighborhood, says Sarah Alexander. Park Van Ness may be redefining a Washington, DC neighborhood, says Sarah Alexander.

WASHINGTON, DC—In a sense, this finalist in the 2016 edition of the NAHB Pillars of the Industry Awards competition is proof of the old adage that everything old is new again. The project replaces a rundown office asset in a lackluster area of the nation’s capital. When it opened, it seemed to breathe new life into both the real estate and the neighborhood.

The Project: Park Van Ness

City: Washington, DC

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