- The U Street Upgrade project has been been separated into two (2) phases of construction, resurfacing and reconstruction. Resurfacing work will be between 9th Street to 14th Street. Reconstruction work will be between 14th Street and Florida Avenue.
- Resurfacing work will be re-advertised December 2011. Reconstruction work is scheduled to be advertised Fall 2012.
- U Street NW recieves a gold star from the American Planning Commission’s “Great Places in America” program.
Project Overview
Project Overview and History
The U Street area is largely a Victorian-era neighborhood, developed between 1862 and 1900, the majority of which has been designated as a historic district.
Historically, the area included row houses constructed rapidly by speculative builders and real estate developers in response to the city’s high demand for housing following the Civil War and the growth of the Federal government in the late 19th century.
The corridor became commercially significant when a streetcar line operated there in the early 20th century, making it convenient for the first time for government employees to commute downtown to work and shop. Read on »
What's New?
Status Update
December 7th, 2011U Street Upgrade Project Location Map
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