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How to Wharf: Phase One Reopening Information & Resources to Help You Enjoy The Wharf Safely
In response to Mayor Muriel Bowser's Order to move Washington, D.C. into Phase One Reopening on Friday, May 29, 2020, The Wharf has begun a step-by-step approach to safely welcome visitors back to the neighborhood for outdoor dining and curbside pickup of retail goods.
Despite hype from such places as L.A. and N.Y.C., Bloomberg declares that the nation’s capital is the town everyone should pay attention to, highlighting exciting new offerings at The Wharf including Fabio Trabocchi's Del Mar and Cathal Armstrong's Kaliwa.
Our nation's capital is an ideal place to spend the holidays, thanks to jaw-dropping celebrations, lights, and spectacles. Visitors can enjoy the Downtown Holiday Market, or the Holiday Boat Parade, ice skating, Holiday Camp Wharf firepit, and fireworks down by D.C.'s waterfront The Wharf. (The Oprah Magazine)
For those whose tastes run culinary over cultural, this is the British GQ guide to spending your free time in the centre of the free world. The first stop is at The Wharf, a publicly minded space, that feels open and flexible, and has quickly become a destination for shoppers, diners and fitness enthusiasts. We ate at Mi Vida which serves the authentic flavours of Mexico... (British GQ)
The scent of a wood-burning fire leads the way to Camp Wharf. There, chairs are arranged around a flickering fire, where passersby can hang out or purchase s’mores supplies. “It really started with the romance of the fire pit,” says Bob Rubenkonig, executive director of the Wharf Community Association. “It’s this social gathering place, right along the water.” (Washington Post)
The development team behind The Wharf has landed its second $800M-plus loan this year. Hoffman-Madison Waterfront, a partnership of Hoffman & Associates, Madison Marquette and PSP Investments, announced Thursday it obtained an $847M construction loan for The Wharf's second phase. Goldman Sachs led the syndicate, along with Starwood Capital Group, Mack Real Estate Group and Pentagon Federal Credit Union. Eastdil Secured brokered the deal.
Forward-thinking cities are investing billions to turn old docklands from no-go zones to places you’ll actually want to visit. Go to The Wharf after a day on the National Mall. Start with East Coasters on the half shell at Hank’s Oyster Bar, then do dinner at Del Mar as the sun sets over the Potomac.(Condé Nast Traveller)
The ULI Global Awards for Excellence, widely recognized as one of the development industry’s most prestigious awards programs, recognizes projects with a comprehensive level of quality and a forward-looking approach to development and design.(Urban Land Magazine)
Introducing one of the best ways to view the city and the easiest mode of transportation to get to destinations on the Potomac and Anacostia rivers: our new water taxi. And if you just want to get across the Washington Channel, catch our jitney to East Potomac Park for a round of golf or a leisurely stroll.
Travel the WaterfrontThe District’s most noteworthy companies and retailers are setting down roots at The Wharf. Among the best commercial real estate in DC, our trophy spaces and prime retail locations provide prominent visibility and an attractive location with sweeping vistas and a lively after-work dining and entertainment scene.
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