Developers In Fast-Growing Southwest D.C. Grapple With How To Support Longtime Neighbors
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CityPartners, alongside other Southwest DC developers, was featured in a BisNow panel discussion on how rapid neighborhood growth can better serve longtime residents — not just new ones.
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DC Investing $66M in Affordable Housing
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CityPartners, in a joint venture with Hoffman & Associates and Paramount Development, was recognized as part of DC's $66 million affordable housing initiative — receiving low-income housing tax credits for Waterfront Station II, a mixed-use project at 1000 Fourth St. SW comprising 136 affordable units and 314 market-rate units.
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Still Struggling Despite Tourism Bump, D.C. Hotels Call For More Relief
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CityPartners founder Geoffrey Griffis was quoted in this BisNow piece examining how DC hotels were navigating the uneven post-pandemic recovery — with leisure tourism returning on weekends but business and group travel still largely absent, leaving most hotels far below normal occupancy levels.
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The Wharf’s Second Wind
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As part of the master development team behind The Wharf, CityPartners celebrates the grand completion and Phase II delivery of the $3.6 billion waterfront megaproject. This monumental milestone reinforces the incredible resilience and momentum of the Southwest submarket, solidifying it as one of the District’s premier destinations for world-class retail, dining, and community connection.
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See the finalists for the Best Real Estate Deals of 2020 in Greater Washington
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Opened in October 2020, the citizenM is the first area location of the European hotel brand. The 252-room CitizenM Washington DC Capitol, located at the corner of Sixth and E St. SW, is the Dutch hotel brand’s fourth on the East Coast. The hotel is part of the second phase of CityPartners' redevelopment of E St. SW, which includes the adjoining 555 E St. The building includes 194 affordable and market-rate apartments and 10,000 square feet of retail in addition to citizenM, which shares amenities with the overall building.
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Southwest DC’s Luxury Development 555 Ready for Move-Ins
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CityPartners Founder Geoffrey Griffis and Partner Greg Faron were spotlighted in this in-depth feature on 555 E St. SW — the first multifamily building to be built in close proximity to the National Mall in decades, pairing 194 luxury residential units with DC's first citizenM hotel.
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Design, Develop, Construct Journal: Spring 2020
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DDC Journal highlighted CityPartners for its visionary approach to urban development and architecture across major market segments. The feature showcases the firm’s commitment to delivering complex, high-impact mixed-use spaces that strengthen local communities and set new standards for design excellence.
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DC2021 Presents Plan for the District of Columbia's Economic Recovery from COVID-19 Impacts; Offers to Assist the District with Coronavirus Testing and Federal Lobbying Efforts
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In response to the unprecedented economic challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, CityPartners co-founded DC2021, a powerful coalition of local business and civic leaders dedicated to saving tens of thousands of District jobs. The group presented a comprehensive COVID-19 Impact & Recovery Plan to the Council of the District of Columbia, outlining critical legislative actions and public-private partnerships needed to protect the city's economic infrastructure.
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Luxury apartments, first citizenM in D.C. near opening in Southwest
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CityPartners, alongside joint-venture partners, is nearing completion on 555 E St. SW, a transformative 12-story mixed-use development in Southwest DC. The project successfully introduces the District's very first citizenM boutique hotel to the market, paired seamlessly alongside innovative co-located market-rate and affordable senior apartments.
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Here's How Bad The Coronavirus Could Be For American Hotels
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As the coronavirus pandemic began shifting the landscape of the hospitality industry, CityPartners shared critical insights on how early travel disruptions and event cancellations would impact the Washington, DC hotel market. The feature outlines the firm’s proactive perspective on market resilience and navigating the unprecedented challenges facing local hotel owners.
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European Hotel Brand CitizenM Still Moving Forward With D.C. Expansion Despite Pandemic
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Despite unprecedented global disruptions in the hospitality sector, CityPartners and its joint-venture partners successfully pushed forward with the delivery of the District's first citizenM hotel at 555 E St. SW. The project highlights the firm's resilience and long-term confidence in the Washington, DC market during a critical economic period.
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9 New Hotel Brands Entering The D.C. Market
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CityPartners is proudly helping reshape Washington, DC’s hospitality landscape by bringing cutting-edge global hotel brands to the local market. The firm’s mixed-use development at 555 E St. SW marks a major milestone for the region, introducing the District's very first citizenM boutique hotel to a vibrant, expanding neighborhood.
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Congress Heights Metro Development would be a win for all of the District
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A Washington Post opinion piece highlighted the immense economic and civic potential of the Congress Heights Metro redevelopment project, calling it a major win for the entire District. The article emphasized how transit-oriented, mixed-use infrastructure can serve as a vital catalyst for community enrichment, retail access, and long-term investment east of the Anacostia River.
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CityPartners advancing $120M Congress Heights Metro project, minus Sanford
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CityPartners plans to move forward on the construction of the development's first phase in May 2019. There will be the potential for hundreds of jobs, including retail and professional services positions, says the developer.
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Southwest D.C. Developers See More Demand For Apartments, Hotels Than Ever Before
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As Southwest DC experiences unprecedented demand for modern residential and hospitality spaces, CityPartners is at the forefront of reshaping the neighborhood's urban landscape. Through highly anticipated mixed-use projects like 555 E St. SW, the firm is injecting vital residential density and boutique hospitality options into a rapidly expanding submarket.
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Mayor Bowser Delivers More Senior Affordable Housing and Retail to Southwest at Kickoff of Phase II Construction on 555 E Street
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CityPartners, alongside joint-venture partner Potomac Investment Properties, joined Mayor Muriel Bowser to celebrate the construction kickoff of Phase II at 555 E St. SW. The transformative 12-story development highlights the firm's focus on inclusive community growth, delivering vital market-rate apartments, street-level retail, and dedicated affordable housing for District seniors.
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Multi-Generational Development Coming to SW
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Hill Rag highlighted CityPartners' major role in the ongoing revitalization of Southwest DC, focusing on the architectural and community vision for the 555 E St. SW mixed-use project. The feature details how the development thoughtfully balances contemporary design, boutique hospitality, and essential neighborhood-serving retail to create a dynamic public realm.
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Developer bringing new ‘low-cost luxury’ hotel to Southwest DC.
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The 252-room hotel will be the first for citizenM in Greater Washington. The project will also include 194 apartments. The building has a striking design with a 10-story-tall image of people on its facade.
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For Other Southwest D.C. Developers, The Wharf Is A Rising Tide Lifting All Boats
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As The Wharf transforms the Southwest waterfront into a premier destination, neighboring developments are experiencing a powerful surge in activity. CityPartners is leveraging this submarket momentum to deliver highly anticipated, transit-oriented mixed-use projects that expand residential opportunities and elevate the community.
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New Hyatt Place Hotel Grand Opening Set for Next Week
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CityPartners, in joint venture with Potomac Investment Properties, announced the grand opening of the highly anticipated 200-room Hyatt Place hotel in Southwest DC. Located at 4th and E St. SW, the project represents a major step forward in the neighborhood’s transformation, bringing modern lodging, flexible meeting space, and a vibrant rooftop lounge to the area.
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Work on fire station-anchored mixed-use project could start in April
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E St. Development Group LLC hopes to start site work in April on a long-planned mixed-use project in Southwest DC, slated to include a new city fire station, hotel, and office building.
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