1915.1 Buzzard Point is located at the confluence of the Potomac and the Anacostia rivers, roughly one mile south of the U.S. Capitol building. Buzzard Point is bounded by the existing Southwest residential area to the north, the Anacostia River to the south and east, and Fort McNair to the west. Fort McNair, housing the National Defense University, is the oldest use on the Buzzard Point peninsula, with historic buildings dating to the 18th century. Buzzard Point is currently transitioning from primarily heavy industrial sites used for much of the 20th century to a new mixed-use neighborhood anchored by the D.C. United soccer stadium, Audi Field, which opened in 2018. The District's South Capitol Street corridor and Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge Project will better connect the Buzzard Point neighborhood with Downtown Washington, DC and neighborhoods across the Anacostia River.

1915.2 Following the selection of the Buzzard Point site for a new D.C. United soccer stadium in July 2013, planning for the larger Buzzard Point neighborhood began. This planning effort built upon earlier planning through the AWI in 2002, Comprehensive Plan guidance, and previously adopted medium- to high-density zoning, with the goal of coordinating investments in public infrastructure and private redevelopment. OP completed the Buzzard Point Vision Framework and Design Review Guide in 2017, with the collaboration and input of multiple stakeholders, including area residents, private property owners, the Capitol Riverfront BID, Fort McNair, and NPS.

1915.3 This urban design-driven plan for Buzzard Point provides additional guidance for the transformation of a former industrial area into an environmentally sustainable, mixed-use waterfront neighborhood that leverages its location as a regional destination for spectator sports along the Anacostia River. The Vision Framework articulates a vision for Buzzard Point as a well-designed waterfront neighborhood with dynamic parks and public spaces and a well-connected transportation network. Given Buzzard Point's location along the waterfront, multiple properties are within the current floodplain, and the area is vulnerable to future flooding from riverine flooding, storm surge, and sea level rise. Strategies for ensuring resilience against these climate hazards are central to the Vision Framework's successful implementation and to Buzzard Point's transformation into a new, vibrant waterfront neighborhood.

1915.4 Policy AW-2.6.1: Buzzard Point Vision Framework Implement the policies and recommendations of the Buzzard Point Vision Framework and Design Guidance. Use the framework to guide public and private investment and evaluate new development.

1915.5 Policy AW-2.6.2: Buzzard Point Development

New residential development in Buzzard Point should be concentrated near the waterfront, between Potomac Avenue SW and P Street SW. Commercial, cultural, and retail uses should be concentrated around the traffic oval along Half Street SW, Audi Field, and the waterfront park and plaza. Support the long-term redevelopment of Buzzard Point with mixed-use medium- to high-density development.

1915.6 Policy A W-2.6.3: Buzzard Point Design and Architecture Promote innovative design and architecture for new development in this area and for the creation of a unique urban waterfront. Encourage water-oriented uses near the river, and through site planning and design, facilitate public access to the water and marine transportation.

1915.7 Policy A W-2.6.4: Buzzard Point Resilience Design public and private infrastructure, buildings, streets, and park spaces for climate adaptation and flood risk reduction. Buffer the Buzzard Point neighborhood against current and future climate threats through model resilient development.

1915.8 Policy A W-2.6.5: Buzzard Point Public Spaces Following the guidance of the Buzzard Point Vision Framework, identify and implement a set of interconnected parks and playgrounds designed for a variety of users. Develop Half Street SW with green features that link to the stadium plaza, other parks, and the Anacostia River.

1915.9 Policy A W-2.6.6: National Park Service Properties in Buzzard Point Coordinate with NPS to plan and design their waterfront properties in Buzzard Point, including Buzzard Point Park and the James Creek Marina.

1915.10 Action A W-2.6.A: Buzzard Point Transportation/Riverwalk Connections Implement a well-connected street grid for all transportation modes that supports future transit expansion and comfortable walking and biking. Reconnect streets, where possible, and redesign Second Street SW as the inland extension of the Anacostia Riverwalk. Complete new sections of the Anacostia Riverwalk as each new development in Buzzard Point is constructed, extending a 75-foot waterfront esplanade. Use aquatic vegetation along the shoreline as part of the riverwalk design to mitigate flooding, soften the river's edge, and clean the water. Initiate a workshop with Fort McNair to explore extending the Anacostia Riverwalk around the point.

SOURCE: District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1984, effective April 10, 1984 (D.C. Law 5-76; 31 DCR 1049 (March 9, 1984)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1984 Land Use Element Amendment Act of 1984, effective March 16, 1985 (D.C. Law 5-187; 32 DCR 873 (February 15, 1985)); as

amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Amendments Act of 1989, effective May 23, 1990 (D.C. Law 8-129; 37 DCR 55 (January 5, 1990)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Amendments Act of 1989 NCPC-Recommended Amendments, and Closing of Public Alleys in Square 669, S.O. 88-452, Act of 1990, effective May 23, 1990 (D.C. Law 8-132; 37 DCR 2213 (April 6, 1990)); as amended by District Government Land Use Temporary Amendment Act of 1994, effective October 1, 1994 (D.C. Law 10-190; 41 DCR 5360 (August 12, 1994)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendments Act of 1994, effective October 6, 1994 (D.C. Law 10-193; 41 DCR 5536 (August 19, 1994)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1984 Land Use Amendment Act of 1994, effective March 21, 1995 (D.C. Law 10-235; 42 DCR 30 (January 6, 1995)); as amended by Technical Amendments Act of 1996 effective April 18, 1996 (D.C. Law 11-110; 43 DCR 530 (February 9, 1996)); as amended by Second Technical Amendments Act of 1996 effective April 9, 1997 (D.C. Law 11-255; 44 DCR 1271 (March 7, 1997)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 1998, effective April 27, 1999 (D.C. Law 12-275; 46 DCR 1441 (February 19, 1999)); as amended by Technical Amendments Act of 1999, effective April 12, 2000 (D.C. Law 13-91; 47 DCR 520 (January 28, 2000)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2006, effective March 8, 2007 (D.C. Law 16-300; 54 DCR 924 (February 2, 2007)); as amended by Technical Amendments Act of 2008, effective March 25, 2009 (D.C. Law 17-353; 56 DCR 1117 (February 6, 2009)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2010, effective April 8, 2011 (D.C. Law 18-361; 58 DCR 908 (February 4, 2011)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2021, effective August 21, 2021 (D.C. Law 24-20; 68 DCR 006918 (July 16, 2021)).