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38 Center City Action Agenda 2008 • Washington, DC

Corridors for Focused Investment

• K Street NW and NE - A Grand Boulevard andTransit Corridor Between Union Station andGeorgetown

• 7th Street NW and SW - Transit CorridorConnecting Mount Vernon Square District, the National Mall, and the SW Waterfront

• 4th Street NW and SW - Urban Greenway tothe SW Waterfront

• South Capitol Street - Southern Gateway to theCapitol Connecting Poplar Point/Anacostia, SE andSW Waterfronts

• First Street NE - NoMa's 'Main Street'• M Street SE and SW - 'Main Street' of the

Capitol Riverfront and Southwest Waterfront Neighborhoods

• 14th Street NW and SW- Mixed Use Corridor to the National Mall

Center City DC, like many other great cities, has ahighly distinguished plan of streets that provide aframework for building.The great diagonal avenuesradiate from and connect national monuments.Thegrid of north-south and east-west streets establish apotentially stunning framework within which there isan opportunity for connectivity–destination to destina-tion, strength to strength, neighborhood to neighbor-hood.

Greening, improved pedestrian safety, expanded transitoptions, and pedestrian-oriented land uses are theingredients for highly appealing streets that unify areasexperiencing scattered development.Well-designed andfunctioning streets with ground level uses that result inactivity during evenings and weekends enhance the iden-tity and perceived safety of emerging areas.These typesof streets encourage walking, biking and transit use, andinstill market confidence in residential and office cus-tomers, ensuring that the neighborhood gets fully built.

We focus here on investment in seven priority corridorsthat connect the established areas to emerging districtsand the priority 'places' discussed in Chapter 2.Theseinvestments have the potential to achieve the highestimpact on Center City's emerging areas, areas that arestill perceived as isolated and disconnected. Even thoughsome new development projects are occurring there,

their future success as dynamic neighborhoods is not yetassured.Timely investment providing connections toother important places in Center City can perceptivelyshorten distances and create memorable public environ-ments in the space of the street.

Some of the priority corridors are dedicated toimproved public transit while others are better suitedto an enjoyable pedestrian experience and a route forcyclists. Each is an opportunity to make the CenterCity greener, to reduce storm water flows and heatisland effects with increased street tree planting and toencourage walking, bicycling and transit use, improvingair quality and lowering climate change impacts.

Successful corridorsare tree-lined andsafe for walking andbiking - linking desti-nations, neighbor-hoods, and employ-ment centers.

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“Washington's wide avenues are a lasting legacy of the 1791 L'Enfant Plan and are still one of thecity's most distinctive features.The “great streets” of the city should be reinforced as an element ofWashington's design through transportation, streetscape and economic development programs.”Connecting the City: Guiding Principles, Citywide Elements, page 2-26,The Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital: District Elements 2007

South Capitol Streetseparates theSoutheast from theSouthwest with sixlanes of fast-movingtraffic and barriersthat prevent pedes-trians from crossing.

4th Street has widelanes and low trafficvolumes, suitable forconversion to bikelanes to supportalternative trans-portation options.

Priority Corridors

The National Mall

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EmergingDistricts

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K Street NW and NEA Grand Boulevard and Transit Corridor Between Union Station and Georgetown

VISIONK Street, both east and west of Mount Vernon Square,has the potential to be a great pedestrian street andtransit way connecting Union Station to Georgetown,with transit in a dedicated center lane that provides fastefficient travel along this high-image route. Mount VernonSquare and Connecticut Avenue function as major multi-modal cross-roads. K Street west of Mount VernonSquare is the premier address for business, legal lobbying,financial, and consulting firms in the District and themajor east-west Circulator route.There are a growingnumber of building replacements, significant additions, andcomprehensive renovations that are repositioning exist-ing office buildings in this marketplace. Efforts to enhancethe Connecticut Avenue streetscape, including a treelined median and public art, are already underway. If fullyimplemented, K Street will link many of the city's high-potential destinations for retail and dining. Public parksalong K Street, including Franklin, McPherson, andFarragut Squares have the potential to eventually be well-designed, programmed, and maintained to truly serve thegrowing resident and office population of Center City. KStreet east of Mount Vernon Square is planned as a linearpark, with a mix of uses that include significant amountsof residential and retail, in addition to hotels and offices,continuing all the way to the rail tracks just north ofUnion Station, through Mount Vernon Triangle, NorthwestOne and NoMa - all emerging urban neighborhoods.

CURRENT CHALLENGESThe current environment and image along K Street fallsshort of its potential as the premier boulevard with thebest addresses in the District. Much of its length is domi-nated by undistinguished office buildings, branch banks inkey corner locations, crumbling street infrastructure, fre-quent garage entries, and large curb cuts limiting thecontinuity of retail and services. Due to the loss of muchof the alley system, access to underground garages anddelivery of goods occurring directly off K Street causescongestion and limits on-street parking.

The segment of the street between Mount VernonSquare and Washington Circle is being considered forcomplete reconstruction sometime after 2010.Identifying a funding source to undertake this project assoon as possible with high-image transit stations andinformation technology poses a significant challenge. Eastof Mount Vernon Square, there are challenges associatedwith continuing a transit vehicle on K Street, though itcarries less traffic. It may be determined that bus andtrolley service should be re-routed onto MassachusettsAvenue while still creating a link with the proposedinter-modal center at Union Station and a connection tothe proposed streetcar route on H Street NE.


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Linear park on K Street East ofMount VernonSquare.

Proposed cross section of K StreetEast of MountVernon Square.

Current condition ofK Street.This widestreet offers theopportunity to intro-duce dedicated lanefor public trans-portation.

PRIORITY ACTIONSComplete design and engineering plans for K

Street transit way west of Mount Vernon

Square. Develop an urban design plan toaccompany the transportation planning, describ-ing ways to create a street of distinction basedon its design, architecture, retail mix, lighting andcreative signage, environmental considerations,and landscape options. Responsible entities: DDOT,DCOP, Golden Triangle BID, Downtown BID

Undertake a study of the impact and feasibil-

ity of extending the K Street transit way east

of Mount Vernon Square to Union Station.

Evaluate this in conjunction with the implemen-tation of the K Street linear park design alreadyprepared for the segment of K Street betweenMount Vernon Square and New Jersey Avenue,NW and consider alternative routes. Responsibleentities: DDOT, DCOP, BIDs


7th Street NW and SWTransit Corridor Connecting Mount Vernon Square District,the National Mall, and the SW Waterfront

VISION7th Street is the great two-way, north-south streetthat extends across the National Mall. It connects theSouthwest Waterfront area, the National Mall, theVerizon Center, Chinatown, Mount Vernon Square, theWalter E.Washington Convention Center, and contin-ues north through Shaw where it becomes one of theDistrict's “Great Streets,” Georgia Avenue. It is a majorcommercial corridor with lively retail, offering theopportunity to extend the National Mall experience tothe surrounding city and to bring the surrounding cityto the National Mall.

7th Street is envisioned as an important transit corri-dor, connecting the established northwest neighbor-hood areas of the city with the emerging Southwestwaterfront, replacing or augmenting the Circulator andbus routes with rapid bus or streetcar. Improved envi-ronmental performance and streetscape designincludes energy efficient street lights, trees, and saferpedestrian crossings.

Shade trees lining 7th Street within the Mall, along withoutdoor programming, exhibits, kiosks, and pavilion-typeyear-round restaurants could provide services andamenities for visitors and workers.This will encouragepedestrian crossing along the three blocks between theNational Gallery of Art and the Hirshhorn Museum, dayand evening, without detracting from the monumentsand view corridors.

CURRENT CHALLENGESClosing gaps in the corridor, in order to achieve acontinuous pedestrian experience from theConvention Center to the Southwest Waterfront,poses challenges due to cost as well as the complexityof the required coordination with federal agencies.Because both the Southwest Federal Center and theNational Mall are under federal control and outsidethe control of the District, overcoming these gapsposes a significant challenge that will require contin-ued joint planning efforts.

The cost and construction logistics of lining the cur-rent bridge over I-395 with new buildings containingshops and offices has not been measured or studiedfor feasibility. In addition, bridging the gap caused bysingle-use office environments in the SouthwestFederal Center calls for a greater level of activity, par-ticularly at night. It is necessary to overcome securityissues and introduce new ground-level uses, perhapsreplacing some federal uses with residences or officesthat do not have onerous security requirements.Additional transit on 7th Street, such as street car orrapid bus service, would bolster emerging districtswithin the Southwest Waterfront area by offeringquick, visible service to the established downtown andpoints north; however, no funding is currently appro-priated to implement this project.


Successful andactive street life on7th Street north ofthe National Mall.

Potential develop-ment in the airrights over I-395 at7th Street.


7th Street atSouthwest FederalCenter is not pedes-trian friendly andlacks street-relateduses.

PRIORITY ACTIONSDevelop a plan and streetscape design for 7th

Street from Mount Vernon Square to the

Southwest Waterfront. Optimize the street'srole as the major two-way connector across theNational Mall with street-activating land uses,and the retrofit of federal buildings with retailspace and other uses. Incorporate pedestrianamenities and signage that encourages people towander north and south from the Mall intoCenter City. Responsible entities: DCOP, DDOT,NCPC, NPS, DCEP, Downtown BID

Determine feasibility of air-rights develop-

ment on both sides of SW I-395 overpass.

Activate the overpass to create an active pedes-trian-friendly street. Continue planning in coor-dination with the National Park Service and theNational Capital Planning Commission on theongoing National Mall Plan and National CapitalFramework Plan.Work collaboratively to imple-ment measures that will bridge the gaps along7th Street and construct street and pedestrianimprovements. Responsible entities: DMPED,DDOT, DCOP, NCPC, NPS, Downtown BID

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4th Street NW and SW Urban Greenway to the SW Waterfront

VISION4th Street presents an ideal opportunity to turn an ordi-nary street into a model green street, with generousspace for street trees and other plantings, wide sidewalks,storm water management areas, and ample bicycle lanes. Ithas the characteristics to create a pedestrian and bicyclefriendly connection between Mount Vernon Triangle, theNational Building Museum, Judiciary Square, the NationalMall, and the Southwest Waterfront.Traffic-calming fea-tures and state-of-the-art signal timings can reduce vehiclespeeds, create safer crossings, encourage exclusively localtraffic, and favor pedestrian and cyclists over vehicles.Residential uses are encouraged along its length, south ofthe Mall to the Waterfront. An $800 million project atFourth and M Streets will form the commercial heart ofthe Southwest neighborhood with new retail.

CURRENT CHALLENGESThough this street has relatively low traffic volumes anda relatively wide right-of-way, major challenges includethe barren environment created by large areas of single-use Federal office buildings, elevated railroad tracks andthe I-395 overpass south of the National Mall. Creatinga richer mix of uses in this area is necessary to achievea safer and more pedestrian friendly environment.

Signage and other information systems are needed toprovide information at the National Mall about attrac-tions north and south of the Mall, including the ArenaStage Theater and waterfront attractions along MaineAvenue. Overcoming these challenges is outside thecontrol of the District and will require continued jointplanning efforts with federal agencies. In addition, trafficand streetscape improvements to 4th Street are notcurrently budgeted by the District.


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PRIORITY ACTIONSInitiate planning for 4th Street, extending fromNew York Avenue on the north, through MountVernon Triangle, Judiciary Square, acrossPennsylvania Avenue and the Mall to theWaterfront project, and connecting to the SWwaterfront. Responsible entities: DDOT, DCOP, NCPC,NPS, Downtown BID, Mount Vernon Triangle BID

Partner with NPS and NCPC, and coordinate

planning efforts to 1) ensure that connectionsnorth and south of the Mall include infill develop-ment opportunities and the retrofit of federalbuildings with retail space and other active uses,and 2) create active, pedestrian-friendlystreetscapes in the vicinity of the National Mall.Responsible entities: NCPC, NPS, DCOP, BIDs

Partner with the NPS to develop signage and

information systems for visitors. Coordinateplanning efforts to ensure that attractions anddestinations along 4th Street, north and south ofthe Mall, are described to visitors on the Mall.Responsible entities: NCPC, NPS, DCOP, Downtown BID

Improvement at theunderpass at I-395would improvepedestrian safetyand offer retailpotential.

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Secondary Corridor


Future Rapid Bus


Bikeway Street


South Capitol StreetSouthern Gateway to the Capitol Connecting PoplarPoint/Anacostia, SE and SW Waterfronts

VISIONSouth Capitol Street, the grandly-scaled ceremonialentrance to the District from the south is planned to havea double row of large trees lining each edge of the boule-vard (similar to Pennsylvania Avenue) and a median thatfeatures seasonal plantings. As one of the most importantaxes in DC, both symbolically and functionally, it is themajor access route to the heart of city from the southand a convenient connection between the Capitol build-ing, the new ballpark, and the southeast and southwestwaterfronts. Its redesign and reconstruction will supportgoals for a mixed-use district with a variety of land usesincluding residential, retail, offices, and the new National'sBallpark, in addition to federal agencies and national mon-uments. Building setbacks will preserve the 160-foot-wideview corridor to the Capitol Building.

Its three lanes of moving traffic in each direction will beedged with a permanent parking lane on each side tosupport residential and retail uses along the street.Intersections at P, M, and I streets will be redesigned to


facilitate better connections to the adjacent neighbor-hood and waterfront areas and reduce the volume andspeed of through-traffic. At the Anacostia River, a newlandmark bridge will replace the Frederick DouglassBridge and encourage pedestrians to cross between theBallpark District and Poplar Point/Anacostia, whereSouth Capitol Street becomes a landscaped boulevardsimilar to the Suitland Parkway, into which it merges.

CURRENT CHALLENGESSouth Capitol Street's highway-like features facilitate ahigh volume of vehicular traffic, while creating hostileconditions for pedestrians, and an inappropriate appear-ance for this Capitol-oriented and prominent gatewaycorridor.The complete reconstruction of South CapitolStreet has been budgeted and is in the design and con-struction phases.The environment at the overpass of I-395 remains a challenge in the new design. It will, how-ever, be improved by the introduction of lighting andstreet furniture.

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PRIORITY ACTIONSImplement the South Capitol Corridor Plan

elements – bridge, gateway and boulevard.

Prepare final designs and secure local and federalfunding for the construction of the new FrederickDouglass Bridge, the Memorial Ellipse gateway,and the reconstruction of South Capitol Street asa ceremonial boulevard, incorporating low impactdevelopment (LID) elements. Responsible entities:DDOT, DCOP, DMPED, Capitol Riverfront BID, NCPC,DOT, Capitol Riverfront BID

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Priority Corridor

Secondary Corridor


Future Rapid Bus


Bikeway Street


First Street NENoMa's 'Main Street'

VISIONAs envisioned in the NoMa Vision Plan and DevelopmentStrategy, First Street NE is the centerpiece of the emerg-ing NoMa district and its main public gathering place. Itis planned to support a mix of land uses – includinghousing and office – and to be the location for retail-serving office workers, new residents, and the surround-ing neighborhoods. It connects the proposed NoMagateway at the intersection of New York and FloridaAvenues south to Union Station, and beyond, to theCapitol building and the National Mall. On-street parkingwill encourage retail along First Street, ample sidewalkswith lush landscaping, and limited curb cuts will encour-age retail, slow traffic, and encourage retailers to createoutdoor uses. NoMa is planned as a model of neighbor-hood sustainability and transit-oriented developmentbased on a new Metrorail station, the construction ofthe Metropolitan Branch Trail, a proposed inter-modalcenter at Union Station, and LEED-certified buildings.DDOT's FY 2008 budget includes $5 million for pedes-trian and vehicular traffic improvements to the intersec-tion of New York and Florida Avenues, providingimproved access to First Street at its northern end.

CURRENT CHALLENGESWhile NoMa has suffered from years of disinvestment,the newly created NoMa Business ImprovementDistrict has made notable improvements in theappearance of the neighborhood and has begun to


address public safety concerns. NoMa, however, stillneeds significant public investments in infrastructureand place making in order to attract and acceleratefuture development and ensure the creation of avibrant new neighborhood.Although First Street isenvisioned to be NoMa's “Main Street,” renovationshave been funded but not implemented.The finaldesign should incorporate place-making elementssuch as landscaping, public art and signage that willdefine First Street as a prime address. Utility upgradesto accommodate future high density developmentmust also be addressed before large scale develop-ment can occur. Delays in delivery of this critical infra-structure will substantially reduce the fiscal benefits tothe District of future development.

DDOT has begun street and sidewalk repairs on theunderpasses connecting NoMa to Capitol Hill beneaththe CSX rail line.To ensure that these areas becomeinviting and safe, the City should support public artinstallations and explore options for activating thespace with vending, farmer's markets and performanc-es. NoMa also lacks the retail, parks and other ameni-ties needed to attract residents and office tenants toan emerging neighborhood.The City should considertax abatements and other incentives to attract initialretail, residential and non-government office tenants,and also to ensure a vibrant mix of uses.

First Street NE look-ing south toward theH Street viaduct,Union Station garageand the Capitol inthe distrance.


Green roof at theAlcohol Tabacco andFireArms building inNoMa.

PRIORITY ACTIONSAppropriate funding for critical infrastructure

projects. High priority projects like the recon-struction of First Street and utility upgrades(DCWASA) should be implemented in the nearterm to reduce market uncertainty and stimulatedevelopment. Responsible entities: DDOT, DMPED,DCOP, WASA, PEPCO, DPR, DDOE, NoMa BID

Invest in incentives that ensure a mixed use

neighborhood. Consider tax abatements andother tools to attract the mix of residential, retail,cultural and non-government office uses to thisarea in the initial phases of development.Responsible entities: DMPED, DCOP, DCED, NoMa BID

Support “active retail uses” on First Street.

Study zoning changes to ensure retail at key loca-tions and develop a comprehensive retail strategyand incentives to ensure a balance of unique busi-nesses and national tenants. Explore the poten-tial for a restaurant district in NoMa. Responsibleentities: DMPED, DCOP, DCCEP, NoMa BID

NoMa Neighborhood Park. Identify publicresources to create a public park and recreationalfacilities needed to attract over 10,000 new resi-dents to NoMa. Responsible entities: DPR, DMPED,DCOP, DDOE, NoMa BID




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Future Rapid Bus



M Street SW and SE'Main Street' Connecting Capitol Riverfront and theSouthwest Waterfront

VISIONM Street will be the critical link between Arena Stageand Maritime Plaza located at Washington's twoemerging mixed-use waterfronts. Between theSouthwest Waterfront and the Washington Navy Yard,M Street can be transformed into an urban transitboulevard that will support the mix of office, enter-tainment, and housing uses currently planned.The MStreet of the future can have fewer traffic lanes, widersidewalks, and a new transit option such as aCirculator, bus rapid transit, or a streetcar operating inpriority lanes. As residents move into the area therewill be support for neighborhood-serving retail thatactivates M Street SE and SW. Many existing buildings,including the historic Navy Yard, will be preserved. Eastof the Navy Yard, M Street connects to 11th Street SE,which is planned as a pedestrian-friendly connection toHistoric Anacostia across a new bridge with local two-way traffic and generous sidewalks.

CURRENT CHALLENGESM Street has narrow lanes and sidewalks, especiallyalongside buildings that predate more recent setbackrules currently being used to create wider sidewalks.Reducing the number and width of roadway laneswould permit widening of sidewalks (two through-lanes and a turn lane are shown in the section).Theintroduction of transit priority lanes would furtherlimit vehicle throughput and support transit, biking, andwalking modes in this corridor.


PROPOSED Sectionof M Street showingreduced vehiclelanes, bus or lightrail service andwider sidewalks.

M Street can betransformed into atransit boulevard thatsupports a mix ofoffice, entertainment,and housing.

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PRIORITY ACTIONSEvaluate future transit options and fund pri-

ority actions. Evaluate M Street as a possibletransit/light rail corridor that links SE to SW andbeyond to downtown employment centers.Fund the proposed Circulator expansion routefrom Union Station to the Nationals Ballpark,thereby connecting the Capitol Riverfront toMetro’s Red Line service. Responsible entities:DMPED, DCOP, DDOT, Capitol Riverfront BID

Develop a plan for the “Main Street” of the SE

and SW waterfront districts. Prepare designs forstreetscape improvements and retail mix, incorpo-rating multi-modal transportation options, to cre-ate a high-quality, pedestrian-friendly, active publicenvironment that ensures successful neighbor-hood development. Responsible entities: DMPED,DCOP, DDOT, Casey Trees, Capitol Riverfront BID

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14th Street NW and SWMixed Use Corridor to the National Mall

VISION14th Street is becoming an important cultural corri-dor, creating a connection from near the White HouseVisitor's Center, past Pershing Park and the landmarkWillard Hotel, the Wilson Building and Freedom Plaza,to the cultural attractions on the Mall, the plannedAfrican American Museum of History and Culture, theexisting American History Museum, the WashingtonMonument, the Jefferson Memorial, to East PotomacPark and beyond.

The corridor links the heart of downtown to the TidalBasin, the Washington Channel and the SouthwestWaterfront. Like 7th Street, 14th Street is one of onlya few streets that traverse the Mall. By reducing itsrole as a commuter route, this corridor could take ona pedestrian-friendly atmosphere that improves accessto the open space and recreation amenities along thewaterfronts, which are currently difficult to accessfrom Center City.

While14th Street will remain an important vehicularaccess route from Virginia, 9th and 12th Streets serveas the primary vehicular routes for traffic in and outof the downtown to I-395.This provides the opportu-nity to greatly improve the function of 14th Street asan important in-city connection between downtownand the waterfront. Improvements to the street, inter-section design, signage, and directional flow can greatlyimprove the clarity for drivers and convenience forwalkers, runners, and bicyclists.

CURRENT CHALLENGES14th Street is designed as a vehicular highway south ofthe Mall, often forcing those seeking access to thewaterfront onto the interstate highway system and overthe Potomac River into Virginia. Confusing intersectionsat East Basin Drive are problematic from a way-findingperspective and isolate the Tidal Basin,WashingtonChannel and open space along the Potomac River fromCenter City and the District.This highway-orienteddesign discourages walking and day-to-day recreationaluse of the great waterfront attractions by District resi-dents and workers.


By reducing its roleas a commuter routeand removing securi-ty barricades, 14thStreet could take ona pedestrian-friendlyatmosphere.

Potential reconfigu-ration of 14th/15thStreet over the TidalBasin could enlargeareas for monu-ments, and recre-ation and improveaccess.

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The existing conditionon 14th Street isdominated by federalbuildings and securityinstallations with littleor no active streetlevel uses.

PRIORITY ACTIONSInitiate transportation planning and street

redesign for 14th Street to create an active,

pedestrian-friendly connection north and

south of the National Mall. Include an analysisof traffic movements to improve clarity ofaccess between recreation attractions and openspaces along the various water bodies andCenter City. Responsible entities: DDOT, DCOP,NCPC, NPS, BIDs

Capitalize upon infill development opportuni-

ties. Partner with NCPC and explore infilldevelopment opportunities and the retrofit ofspaces within federal buildings for retail spaceand other active uses along the street.Responsible entities: DDOT, DCOP, NCPC, NPS, BIDs

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14th and Constitution Avenue NW

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