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Neighborhood Description

The growth of this quadrant of Washington DC in the 1960's and 1970's is not going to be comparable to the expansion that is currently taking place. The Washington National's baseball team is currently constructing their new stadium in SW DC on the waterfront. This area is already walking distance to the Mall, Smithsonian Museums, and many national monuments. The newly planned construction and development in the area are estimated to produce 3000 construction jobs and 1500 permanent jobs.

The region is unique to DC in its combination and ratio of commercial space dominating the amount of residential locations. A large portion of the quadrant is obviously cut off by the Potomac River so this is DC's smallest fourth.


Attractions
Bureau of Engraving and Printing www.moneyfactory.gov/
The Awakening
Voice of America-Wilbur J. Cohen Building Aud
Arena Stage www.arena-stage.org/


Hospitality Servicing

Amidon Elementary School
Bowen Elementary School
Jefferson Junior High School www.k12.dc.us/schools/Jefferson/
Techworld Public Charter School
Washington Math/Science/Technology PCS
Specialty Hospital of Washington- Hadley www.shwhadley.com/
Southwest Neighborhood Library www.dclibrary.org/branches/sow/
Secrets of Nature's Health Food www.radiodiary.com/photomall/secret
K&H Grocery
Liffs Market


Nightlife

Cantina Marina www.cantinamarina.com/
H2O www.h2odc.com/
Zanibar on the Waterfront www.zanzibar-otw.com/
Empress Lounge www.mandarinoriental.com/hotel/5350
The Lime www.thelimedc.com/
Abyss Nite Club


Restaurants / Dining

Cafe MoZu www.mandarinoriental.com/hotelsite/
City Zen www.mandarinoriental.com/hotel/5350
Market Inn www.freshcrabcakes.com/
Cantina Marina www.cantinamarina.com/
H20 www.h2odc.com/
Maine Avenue Seafood
Phillips Flagship Restaurant www.phillipsseafood.com/
American Sea Grill
Odyssey Cruises www.odysseycruises.com/
Pier 7 www.channelinn.com/
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Cafe www.ushmm.org/visit/


Shopping

NASA Headquarters Information Center www.hq.nasa.gov/office/hqlibrary/ic
Reprint Bookshop
Tropical Desserts
Washington Design Center www.merchandisemart.com/dcdesigncen


Transportation

O/B Rail Federal Center SW www.wmata.com/metrorail/systemmap.c
O/B Rail L'Enfant Plaza www.wmata.com/metrorail/systemmap.c
O/B Rail Smithsonian www.wmata.com/metrorail/systemmap.c
G Rail Waterfront-SEU www.wmata.com/metrorail/systemmap.c
G Rail www.wmata.com/metrorail/systemmap.c
Red Bus www.wmata.com/metrobus/maps/dc.pdf
Green Bus www.wmata.com/metrobus/maps/dc.pdf
Blue Bus www.wmata.com/metrobus/maps/dc.pdf
Purple Bus www.wmata.com/metrobus/maps/dc.pdf

Specifications

Population

11,779

6th Political Ward

1st Police District

ANC 6d

Occupied Housing Units

6,965

Owner Occupancy Rate

33%

Rental Vacancy Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

9.3%

Median Household Income

$50,491

Median Value of Owner-Occupied Unit

$565,000