Bisnow on Trending Adaptive Reuse in Southwest DC

Southwest D.C.'s Redevelopment Narrative

A recent Bisnow article on the redevelopment of Southwest DC's federal properties shines a spotlight on Annex on 12th, framing it as a pivotal example of how adaptive reuse can breathe new life into aging structures. The article positions it within a broader context of urban transformation, using it as evidence of the momentum toward revitalizing one of the nation's capital's most strategically located but underutilized areas.

Southwest D.C., with its prime location between the National Mall and The Wharf, has long been underutilized. Bisnow paints a picture of a neighborhood on the brink of a major revival, comparing it to the transformation of The Yards.

With 562 new residential apartments, Annex on 12th is described as a "proof of concept" for how other underutilized federal buildings in Washington DC can be repurposed. It’s a success story that’s sparking conversations about what other historic federal properties could become.

"It's across the street from some of the most visited museums in the world," says Southwest Business Improvement District Executive Director Steve Moore in the article. "There's a critical mass of cultural attractions like no place else, and it's in this neighborhood that already has schools and churches and playgrounds. It suggests a whole new renaissance for this area of the city."

We're excited about what future of Southwest D.C. could look like: a vibrant, reimagined neighborhood that turns underused government spaces into places people want to live, work, and visit.

View the full article: Momentum Growing For Massive Redevelopment Of Federal Buildings Near National Mall