A group of people in hard hats participates in a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Lidl Grocery Store, each holding a shovel beside a sign, against a backdrop of blue sky. | DC Apartments by WC Smith

WC Smith Celebrates Groundbreaking for Lidl Grocery Store

WC Smith welcomed DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, city and community leaders to the Jan. 8 groundbreaking of Lidl supermarket at Skyland Town Center. Lidl, recently ranked a top 3 U.S. grocer by USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards, will be the first full-service supermarket serving residents in Wards 7 and 8 to open in […]

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People gathering outside the Skyland Workforce Center, engaging with tables and displays that address employment in DC, under clear skies. | DC Apartments by WC Smith

Skyland Workforce Center Aims to Help Bridge Digital Divide and Other Barriers to Employment in DC

Many job seekers in Washington, DC face multiple challenges related to literacy, computer skills, work readiness, transportation, housing, and other employment barriers. For some, the barrier is particularly high, such as for individuals re-entering the workforce after being incarcerated or those who are unfamiliar with, or don’t have access to, digital resources. Recently the Washington

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Two group photos of people outdoors, some wearing holiday-themed hats and smiling at the camera. Trees and an inflatable penguin add to the festive scene, capturing the spirit of the Kids' Holiday Bazaar hosted by WC Smith to Support Kids in need. | DC Apartments by WC Smith

WC Smith Staff and Residents Team Up to Support Kids’ Holiday Bazaar

Santa came early for many kids in Southeast DC, as they celebrated the season during the WC Smith/Building Bridges Across the River Holiday Bazaar on Dec. 11. Santa got some help from staff at WC Smith, WCS Construction, Building Bridges and DCBIA, along with their families and friends, who showed up in force at THEARC

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The Garrett Wins National Gold Award for Amenities

The Garrett, one of three buildings that make up WC Smith’s The Collective, was honored with a Gold Award for Amenities Excellence by Multi-Housing News. The property stood out among the numerous nominations submitted for apartment buildings from across the country. Located at 150 I St. SE, in Washington, DC’s Capitol Riverfront neighborhood, The Garrett

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A vibrant collage of 14 diverse individuals celebrating "20 years anniversary" at the prestigious Property Management Awards 2021 by WC Smith. | DC Apartments by WC Smith

WC Smith Celebrates 20th Annual Property Management Awards

WC Smith celebrated its 20th Annual Property Management Awards, with a virtual ceremony recognizing staff members and properties for their outstanding performance and achievements. The WC Smith Excellence Awards were given to 14 employees across seven categories, including recognition for community and property management, maintenance, leasing, community and corporate administration. The company celebrated veteran employees

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Collage of community service activities: WC Smith leading DC Corporate Philanthropy efforts with a man handing bottled water from his car, a clothing donation table, two women distributing pet food, and a group in warm clothing sharing supplies. | DC Apartments by WC Smith

WC Smith Ranks Among Top-10 For DC Corporate Philanthropy

WC Smith was recognized Nov. 12 for our charitable giving and community engagement, ranking 4th among mid-sized companies in the Washington Metropolitan area for 2020, as compiled by the Washington Business Journal. The newspaper organizes its awards by company size – large, mid-sized and small. WC Smith was among the honorees in the mid-sized companies. Forty companies

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A modern beige building with "Chase" signage and a "Now Open" banner proudly stands in the DC/Baltimore area. Featuring balconies and large windows, this apartment community enhances the best neighborhood impact, set against a blue sky with clouds. | DC Apartments by WC Smith

The Crest Honored as Best Neighborhood Impact Apartment Community in DC/Baltimore

The Crest, the first residential property to open at Skyland Town Center, was named Best Washington/Baltimore Neighborhood Impact Apartment Community during Delta Associates’ 25th Annual Apartment and Condominium Industry Awards for Excellence. Opened for occupancy in April 2021, The Crest is the first newly constructed market-rate residential property to open east of the Anacostia River

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The Garrett Wins Best Lease-Up Pace Award, Completing “Trifecta” for The Collective

The Garrett, one of three buildings comprising WC Smith’s The Collective, won Best Lease-Up Pace for a District of Columbia Apartment Community during Delta Associates’ 25th Annual Apartment and Condominium Industry Awards for Excellence. The Garrett joins Park Chelsea and Agora at The Collective, which won the same leasing pace honors in 2016 and 2018,

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A group of people participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside the newly opened Chase Bank at Skyland Town Center. | DC Apartments by WC Smith

WC Smith Welcomes Chase Bank Community Center to Skyland Town Center

WC Smith welcomed DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, JPMorgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon and local elected and community leaders to the grand opening of the Chase Bank branch at Skyland Town Center. Only the third Chase branch bank to open east of the Anacostia River, the Skyland location is far more than a branch

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