[citation needed]) As a result, with the exception of a few scattered buildings such as Thomas Law's (a land speculator who was able to put down pounds sterling) and workers' shanties, settlement of the Southwest Waterfront was extremely slow. Southwest & The Wharf is one of the most historic areas in the city. Southwest/Waterfront is a neighborhood in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia with a population of 11,023. February 25, 2020. Southwest & The Wharf offers a strategic home base for enjoying sublime views of the Potomac River and gaining easy access to the National Mall. SITUATED AT THE CONFLUENCE OF THE POTOMAC AND THE ANACOSTIA RIVERS and directly adjacent to the National Mall, the Southwest Waterfront beckons new residents and visitors with ten world- class museums, seven performance venues, and a rapidly growing food and cultural scene. Beginning in the 1950s, Southwest Waterfront was part of an urban renewal plan, where a number of large apartment buildings were built with most still standing today. ", Prior to the federal government's survey and appropriation of the District of Columbia, most of what is now Southwest Waterfront was part of a large slave plantation owned by Notley Young. New residents and tourists who are flocking to the waterfront might also discover the vibrant Blind Whino arts center, housed in a whimsically painted 19th-century Baptist church, or find refuge at Saint Dominic Church, a beautiful example of gothic architecture built in 1875. Explore Neighborhoods in Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC. Each half was centered on religious establishments: St. Dominic's Catholic Church and Temple Beth Israel on the west and Friendship Baptist Church on the east. The canal opened in 1815 but was too shallow and subject to unstable tides to be useful as the industrial pipeline Law had hoped for, instead filling quickly with trash and stagnant water and serving only to isolate Southwest from the rest of the city of Washington. It’s home to the nation’s longest continually operating open-air fish market, houseboats and a vibrant riverfront community offering panoramic views, ample recreational activities and easy access to Washington DC’s most beloved monuments and memorials. [12], The Washington Metro built the Waterfront Metro station on its Green Line and opened it in 1991. 34% population growth within 5 miles (2010–2019). For that reason many residents of Southwest Waterfront will simply refer to themselves as living in "Southwest. Southwest Waterfront. Southwest & The Wharf The Southwest & The Wharf neighborhood is a must-visit for experiencing the arts and local history, as well as The Wharf's many restaurants, shops, concert venues and on-the-water activities. The dynamic, groundbreaking waterfront development opened in October 2017, encompassing 24-acres of land and 50-acres of water. What Locals Say about Southwest Waterfront. Most of the building projects are examples of Modern Architecture. Stop by Captain White’s seafood for a more relaxed feel where you always get a lot of value for your dollar with their fresh seafood options. The neighborhood features beloved waterfront landmarks of its own, including a two-century-old seafood market, and Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater, a cultural powerhouse showcasing the best of American theater. We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our web experience for everyone,  and we welcome feedback and accommodation requests. Join the locals at restaurants like Amity + Commerce, an American bistro and bar in the Mandarin Oriental, and Masala Art for Indian cuisine. The 367-room Hilton Washington D.C. reopened in 2019 after a $50 million renovation. A number of the neighborhood's apartment buildings began extensive renovations and condominium conversions. The mixed-use redevelopment of the Randall School will be centered around a 31,800 SF art gallery. Proximity to the waterfront, ample green space, and easy access to the city’s baseball and soccer stadiums. [9] Constructed in 1965 in a pinwheel shape with a large courtyard and with town houses in its quadrants, Tiber Island, which architects Keyes, Lethbridge and Condon designed, received the American Institute of Architects award for Multi-Family Residential design in 1966. Even closer is Audi Field, the new home to the DC United soccer team. Bharat Bhatia is a real estate agent affiliated with Compass. The neighborhood was divided in half by Fourth Street SW—then known as 4​1⁄2 Street— with Scottish, Irish, German, and eastern European immigrants to the west and Blacks to the east. Visitors to The Wharf can take the free shuttle that picks up at the L'Enfant Plaza Metro station, the International Spy Museum and the National Mall at Independence Avenue and 7th Street SW. DC’s favorite fishing spot is more than just a walk on the pier. The restaurants are a bit pricey, so we like to stroll around for the views of the river and then go elsewhere to eat. Park. [19] Hoffman-Madison Waterfront and the District of Columbia government agreed to invest $4 million in the project in an effort to improve neighborhood connectivity in the area. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services. 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