It is good that Friendship Heights is getting more housing, as this area hasn't seen much new housing in recent years and this site is very close to the metro station. This shows how detrimental, however, the Height Act is for Washington. Despite having some large lots, the new development goes to the Maryland side of Friendship Heights, which is not inhibited by the restrictions of the Height Act. It shows how arbitrary the Height Act is, as this is almost directly across the street from DC and will have no impact on the views of the Washington Monument and the Capitol.
Up to 380 Apartments in a 180 Foot-Tall Building: The Plans for Friendship Heights “Rodeo Drive”
June 10, 2021
By Nena Perry-Brown
Urban Turf
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"The plans for a new residential development on what was once known as the "Rodeo Drive" of Friendship Heights are starting to take shape.
A few months after announcing their acquisition of 5500 and 5520 Wisconsin Avenue, Carr Companies and The Donohoe Companies are sharing their plans for a mixed-use redevelopment at the addresses. On Wednesday night, plans for a building delivering up to 380 rental apartments above up to 15,000 square feet of retail was shared with the public. The new development will replace the 44,700 square-foot retail structure that was previously home to Brooks Brothers and Saks Jandel; a Courtyard by Marriott hotel will remain on the site..."
https://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/bl...iendship/18366