Demolition of former W Post HQ at 15th & L NW

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  • January 8, 2016 at 12:00 pm #1044315
    PotomacCyclist
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    In case anyone is curious, the W. Post moved in December to 1301 K St NW, just a few blocks away.

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/hello-new-washington-post-home-to-tiny-offices-but-big-new-ambitions/2015/12/07/323d3140-798c-11e5-b9c1-f03c48c96ac2_story.html

    The buildings at 15th & L NW will be demolished to make way for the new Fannie Mae headquarters. Fannie Mae is currently located on Wisconsin Ave near Van Ness St NW, across the street from the Sidwell Friends School.

    January 14, 2016 at 6:44 pm #1045158
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    Demolition permit has been issued for the main former W. Post building at 1150 15th St. NW, on the 15th St. side of the intersection, along the 15th St protected bike lane.

    http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/breaking_ground/2016/01/now-empty-longtime-washington-post-hq-comes-down.html

    Demolition activities could begin soon, if they haven’t already. I would imagine that the 15th St protected bike lane will have to be moved away from the sidewalk while demolition is taking place. The earlier DDOT press release only covered the L St side of the site.

    https://goo.gl/maps/bn44qkA5jT42

    March 10, 2016 at 6:43 pm #1049211
    ginacico
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    WABA is holding a community meeting TONIGHT about this site. They said (verbatim):

    You probably agree that removing a protected bike lane for more than two years is a bad idea. Unfortunately, this is exactly what District officials have permitted on L St NW to allow construction at the site of the former Washington Post Building. The sidewalk will be completely closed too.

    Unfortunately, because this permit has already been granted, opportunities for public input are limited. However, the developer and contractor on the project are hosting a community meeting on to discuss the traffic plan for the project. This is a chance for you to explain to why the L Street protected bike lane is important to you, and why closing it for two years is not an acceptable option.

    MEETING:
    Thursday 10 March 2016 7:00-9:00 PM
    Loews Madison Hotel
    1177 15th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20005
    RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/797411497069380/

    Demolition of the old WaPo building is indeed underway. I often ride the L Street cycletrack as far as 16th St, which I did yesterday and saw the construction crew. Today I walked over to see what it looks like beyond 16th. This is L Street:

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    They have put up signs indicating bikes can still go through, but pedestrians have to cross the street. However, further up the block there appeared to be a dump truck and crew in the cycletrack. They might let you by, but you may be better off in the traffic lane.

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