District of ColumbiaD.C. would approve taking control of land for apartment access
The Council would approve D.C. control of a small federal land strip needed for permits to turn a vacant office building into apartments.
What it does
The Council would approve moving control of about 709 square feet along Whitehaven Road NW from the National Park Service to D.C. for access to a planned apartment building.
Argument forApproving the transfer could help the developer obtain building permits and turn a vacant office building into apartments.
Argument againstThe National Park Service could have less say over how this public land is used to serve a private development.
More detail
The Council would approve transferring control of the land from the National Park Service to D.C. The strip is part of Lot 1008 in Square 1299, within federal Reservation 357. Plans call for green space and building access, with the developer responsible for upkeep. The resolution would take effect immediately upon adoption.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 2Public Hearing on PR26-0544Latest
- Sep 4Notice of Public Hearing Published in the District of Columbia Register
- Sep 1Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by Committee of the WholeMinor
- Mar 3Referred to Committee of the WholeMinor
- Feb 27Notice of Intent to Act on PR26-0544 Published in the District of Columbia Register
- Feb 17PR26-0544 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
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