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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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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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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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WC Smith Celebrates 25th Anniversary and Reopening of Splash Park at Villages of Parklands

WC Smith held a double celebration for the Splash Park at the Villages of Parklands – marking its 25th anniversary and grand reopening. When it opened in 1996, the Splash Park was the first of its kind in Washington, DC – a state of the art facility that quickly became a recreational hub for the

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Leasing Now Available for The Crest at Skyland Town Center

Leasing has begun at The Crest (2219 Town Center Drive SE), the first residential property to open at Skyland Town Center. The Crest has one- and two-bedroom apartments. Each unit comes with stainless steel appliances, wood laminate flooring, granite countertops and a washer/dryer. Some apartments also feature balconies, kitchen islands and walk-in closets. Community amenities

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Five New Restaurants to Open at Skyland Town Center

Five new restaurants will be opening at Skyland Town Center, an 18.5-acre, mixed-use project in Washington’s Ward 7 being developed by WC Smith and our retail partner Rappaport. The establishments – most of them based in the Washington, DC area – will bring new and diverse dining options to the neighborhood. Coming to Skyland Town

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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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Four WC Smith Properties Earn “Elite 1%” Rankings

Four WC Smith properties have placed in J Turner Research’s 2020 “Elite 1%” national survey of apartments. For the second straight year, 2800 Ontario was the top-rated property in Washington, DC. Avec made its debut on the list, ranking #4 in the District. 2800 Ontario ranked #53 nationally, out of the 1,300 properties that comprise

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New Athletic Events Coordinator Joins The Collective Staff

If you’re like many people, you greet the new year with a resolution to be more healthful. Certainly 2020 reminded us of the importance of maintaining our health and wellness. The Collective, WC Smith’s 3-building development in Washington’s Capitol Riverfront neighborhood, offers a wide variety of fitness and wellness amenities – yoga, meditation, swimming laps,

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