District of ColumbiaD.C. could transfer St. Elizabeths land through March 10, 2029
D.C. would have through March 10, 2029, to transfer St. Elizabeths East Parcel 13 for development, with Dantes Partners Acquisitions named as developer.
What it does
D.C. would be allowed to transfer St. Elizabeths East Parcel 13 for private development through March 10, 2029. Once effective, the rule would apply back to March 9, 2025.
Dantes Partners Acquisitions would be the named developer for St. Elizabeths East Parcel 13. The Mayor already approved transferring the development rights to that company.
Argument forThe six-year window could give the developer time to find funding and address soil and transit problems before the land transfer.
Argument againstThe six-year window could leave nearby residents waiting years for planned homes and shops while the developer addresses funding and site problems.
More detail
D.C. would have six years to transfer Parcel 13 for private development. The city-owned land is at 1100 Alabama Avenue SE. The bill would take effect after mayoral approval or a Council veto override, a 30-day review by Congress, and publication in D.C.’s official register. The six years run from March 10, 2023, through March 10, 2029. The rule would apply as of March 9, 2025.
D.C. would list Dantes Partners Acquisitions, L.L.C., as the developer. The designation covers St. Elizabeths East Parcel 13 at 1100 Alabama Avenue SE. The designation reflects a transfer of development rights that the Mayor already approved. The designation would apply back to March 9, 2025, once the bill takes effect.
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- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- Sep 16Committee Mark-up of B26-0121 by the Human Services CommitteeLatest
- Jul 13Public Hearing on B26-0121 View Public Hearing Record
- Jun 5Notice of Public Hearing Published in the District of Columbia Register
- May 29Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by Human Services, FacilitiesMinor
- Mar 3Re-Referred to Committee on Human ServicesMinor
- Feb 27Re-Referral published.
- Jan 9Re-Referral published.
- Jan 6Re-Referred to Committee of the WholeMinor
- 2025
- Apr 30Public Hearing on B26-0121 View Public Hearing Record
- Apr 18Notice of Public Hearing Published in the District of Columbia Register
- Apr 11Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by Business and Economic DevelopmentMinor
- Apr 11Notice of Public Hearing Published in the District of Columbia Register
- Apr 8Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by Business and Economic DevelopmentMinor
- Feb 21Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0121 Published in the District of Columbia Register
- Feb 18Referred to Committee on Business and Economic DevelopmentMinor
- Feb 11B26-0121 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
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