This brings up an interesting discussion point--and I am not intending to pick on Drake's here, as its efforts and initiative are truly honorable. However, as a fragile historic district, Anacostia can't afford to stray from its accepted preservation guidelines or a dangerous precedent will be set for future development. Yes, that's a hard line, but it is those guidelines that will ensure we end up with a neighborhood of lasting quality and character. Everyone that I talk to is incredibly eager for restaurants, shops, and the like. But--and this isn't easy-- we need to mandate that the projects that are built both set us apart as well as celebrate our architectural heritage.
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Dusk sky over Anacostia Gateway:
photos and graphic by DG-rad
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like the artsy photo!
I totally agree. While I was beyond excited that construction was begining at Drake's (couldn't wait for those BBQ ribs) I wasn't really a fan of the exterior. In all fairness I know that the construction is a work in progress yet I was begining to see the hallmarks of great intentions/poor design.
Wasn't a fan of the color scheme either - it would have been nice if they could do something cool with the old anacostia sign though - that was the one thing that I liked about that building!
so, it seems they've changed the color of the building from that hideous purple to something more palatable, even fitting...brick! :)
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