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WC Smith Celebrates Terrace Manor Topping Out

WC Smith and WCS Construction celebrated the July 7 topping out of Terrace Manor, a new, all-affordable 130-unit multifamily property under development in Washington, DC’s Ward 8. The new project replaces the former Terrace Manor, a troubled property that had fallen into disrepair and neglect. The existing buildings were demolished in June 2022 to make […]

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The Collective Wins DCBIA Collaboration Award

The Collective, WC Smith’s signature property in DC’s Capitol Riverfront neighborhood, received the 2023 Collaboration Award from the DC Building Industry Association. A project that spanned 20 years of development and construction, The Collective comprises three multifamily residential buildings with 1138 units and more than 100,000 square feet of amenity space. To build The Collective,

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Two WC Smith Properties Earn Best Real Estate Deal Nominations

Two WC Smith properties have been named finalists for the Washington Business Journal’s 2023 Best Real Estate Deal (BRED) awards. Skyland Town Center is among four nominees for the BRED in the new development category. The other finalists are The Wharf, Phase 2; NoMaCNTR (a mixed-use development in DC’s NoMa neighborhood) and Marriott International Headquarters,

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Townhomes, Senior Housing Planned for Skyland Town Center

WC Smith and Rappaport announced plans to develop for-sale townhomes and a fully affordable multifamily residential property for seniors at Skyland Town Center, marking the final stage for the southeast Washington, DC, development. The townhome project will consist of 126 for-sale homes. Plans call for 3 ½ story homes, featuring 3 to 4 bedrooms, up

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Raze Event Marks New Start for Terrace Manor

WC Smith welcomed DC Attorney General Karl Racine, DC Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White, DC Housing and Community Development Director Drew Hubbard, DC Housing Finance Agency Executive Director Christopher Donald, former residents and advocates for the Terrace Manor Raze Event on June 30. The demolition signals the start of new chapter for the troubled property,

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DC and Community Leaders Join WC Smith at Petworth Station Ribbon Cutting

DC Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George, DC Department of Housing and Community Development Deputy Director Drew Hubbard and DC Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) Executive Director Christopher E. Donald joined WC Smith July 15 to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Petworth Station, our renovated property that preserves existing and provides new high quality affordable housing

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WC Smith Opens 250 M Street SE, New HQ for DC Dept. of Transportation

250 M Street SE, the new headquarters for the DC Department of Transportation (DDOT) developed by WC Smith, opened February 24, 2021. DDOT Interim Director Everett Lott and DC Department of General Services Director Keith A. Anderson joined WC Smith for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. DDOT will be the sole occupant. Located across the street from

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Leasing Now Available for Avec on H

Leasing and move-ins have begun at Avec on H, WC Smith’s newest property. Located on H St. NE between 8th and 10th Streets NE, Avec is a 419-unit, market-rate building featuring luxury studio, 1- and 2-bedroom apartments. Residents will enjoy a wide array of sought-after community and personal amenities. The panoramic rooftop will sport a

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Starbucks, Chase Bank to Locate at Skyland Town Center

Starbucks and Chase Bank have agreed to open locations at Skyland Town Center, WC Smith’s mixed-use development situated at the intersection of Alabama Ave., Naylor Road and Good Hope Road in Southeast Washington. Starbucks, opening in late 2021, will be the first drive-thru café in the city. Chase Bank will also open in 2021. With

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