| The Southwest Waterfront Plan is a redevelopment framework for nearly 50 acres of waterfront in the Southwest quadrant of Washington. The plan envisions replacing parking lots and underutilized streets with a mix of public plazas, cultural venues, restaurants, shops and residences to create a vibrant neighborhood and regional waterfront destination. The proposed uses include more than 2 million square feet of new construction including 14 acres of new parks along the waterfront – three times the existing open space.
The Southwest Waterfront Plan was developed by the Office of Planning together with the National Capital Revitalization Corporation and neighborhood and citywide stakeholders in a two-year process that included extensive public meetings with area residents and businesses. It is one of six projects in North America to receive the prestigious Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA) and Places Magazine Award for 2003, recognizing excellence in the design of the human environment. The Council of the District of Columbia approved the Southwest Waterfront Plan as a small area plan on October 7, 2003. |
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 The Southwest Waterfront Plan
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The new Southwest waterfront as seen from
a public pier
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