IVY CITY: A NEIGHBORHOOD TRANSITIONING

A CityLab Study by Aaron Fettgather

This website unpacks the capital investment currently underway in Washington DC's Ward 5, Ivy City neighborhood. While the incredible amount of investment in the area has increased commerce, it has also increased rents for indigenous residents. Where possible, an effort is made to address the needs of original residents. It is the intent of this website to identify avenues of financial inclusion.

ENHANCEMENTS TO THE IVY CITY COMMUNITY

Capital Investment and Distillers Haven

Ivy City is undergoing significant capital investment projects. The newly completed Hecht Warehouse was converted to a 300+ modern apartment building. The Crummell School site is planned to be redeveloped with a proposed community center. Ivy City is also home to DC's only distilleries.

Capital Projects

Creating more opportunity for people to live, work, and socialize

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Community Enhancements

See the investments the city is planning to improve Ivy City

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An Emerging Distillery Sector

Explore the sole proprietorships that produce small and medium batch spirits.

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Spotlight: New Columbia Distillery

Watch John Uselton, co-owner of a boutique distillery in Ivy City, as he talks about what it was like setting up his business, and how he employs members of the community.

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