On the Thursday, 6-14-2012 Kojo Nnamdi Show: McMillan - with guests DMPED's Jeff Miller and ANC 5C Chair Ronnie Edwards

Developing The McMillan Sand Filtration Site

Thursday, Jun 14, 2012 at 12:06 p.m. in Architecture, Business, Economy, History

Developing The McMillan Sand Filtration Site

                    

After decades of wrangling, the District has big plans for developing this historic 25 acre site.
                                               

The 25 acre field with rows of strange brick silos on North Capitol Street has long intrigued passersby. Is it home to a super secret bunker? An alien landing ground? Missile silos? It's actually a historic sand filtration plant that was in use until 1985.  After decades of wrangling, the District has big plans for developing the site. The final mix of park, offices and shops is being decided on now, and neighbors, preservationists and developers are all weighing in.
                                

Guests

                                                                                                                             

Jeff Miller

Director, Real Estate Development, Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development

Ronnie Edwards

Chair of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5-C.