Washington, D.C., March 9, 2011 – The second phase of NoMa development has begun in earnest, as Mill Creek Residential Trust LLC announces the start of construction on 603 residential units in the northern area of the NoMa BID, on the southern edge of Eckington. NoMa is DC’s fastest growing neighborhood. Mill Creek closed on

Washington, D.C., March 2, 2011 – Roti Mediterranean Grill opens its doors today in NoMa, bringing another healthy lunch option to this growing retail market, which experienced a retail explosion in 2010 with eight new shops and restaurants. Expect a modern Mediterranean experience with a speedy line, nutritious options, exceptional service, and major value. The

Washington, D.C., February 14, 2011 – The leasing momentum continues in NoMa, as the Internal Revenue Service leased 100,500 SF at 999 North Capitol Street, NE, in Union Square, a two-building office complex owned by CIM Group and managed by Akridge. The IRS will occupy the space in early 2012. The agency represents Union Square‘s

Washington, D.C., February 11, 2011 – Before a captive audience of 1,000 members of the Washington real estate community, NoMa Business Improvement District President Liz Price received the prestigious TrendSetter award at the annual TrendLines event last night. Ms. Price received the Public Sector Trendsetter of the Year Award for her efforts leading NoMa and

Washington, D.C., February 8, 2011 – Private sector interest in NoMa continues to increase as B&B Realty Investments purchased 50 Florida Avenue, NE, a 62,000 SF warehouse. B&B Realty’s acquisition closely follows Skanska’s purchase of the Capitol Plaza II and III development site at First and M Streets, NE, last month. B&B Realty purchased the

Washington, D.C., February 2, 2011 – The Perfect Pita has signed a lease in NoMa, bringing delicious hummus and a new frozen yogurt concept to this burgeoning neighborhood, which experienced a retail explosion in 2010 with eight new shops and restaurants. The Perfect Pita will open in April 2011. The highly visible location at 1300

Washington, D.C., January 28, 2011 – Development and investor interest in NoMa continues to flourish, as Skanska closed on a development site at First and M Streets, NE. Skanska purchased the 63,790-SF Capitol Plaza II and III site earlier this week, for nearly $41 million from AP-VN Capitol Plaza II-III Venture LLC, an affiliate of

Washington, D.C., January 20, 2011 – Renowned owners of Equinox Restaurant, Todd and Ellen Gray, plan to open Todd Gray’s Watershed in NoMa’s Hilton Garden Inn in April 2011. Award-winning Chef Todd Gray’s culinary skills will be showcased throughout Watershed’s inventive assortment of time-honored American fare with a focus on seafood specialties prepared in traditional

Washington, D.C., January 18, 2011 – CVS opened on January 16th at 1200 First Street, NE, further solidifying the intersection at First and M Streets, NE, as the heart of the new NoMa. The store offers a pharmacy, snacks, drinks, greeting cards, cosmetics, toiletries and more. Retail offerings continue to grow in NoMa, with 16

Washington, D.C., January 18, 2011 – The private sector has announced a preference for NoMa, as think Mathematica Policy Research Inc. signed a 15-year 125,429-SF lease in Tishman Speyer’s trophy building at 1100 First Street, NE. Mathematica joins the Department of Veterans Affairs (122,756 SF in November 2010), and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (35,000