D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 10-A, § 2113

NNW-2.3 14th Street NW/LOGAN Circle

Effective Aug 21, 2021Authority: Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2021, effective August 21, 2021 (D.C. Law 24-20; 68 DCR 006918 (July 16, 2021)). 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)).District of Columbia, Office of the Secretary

2113.1 The 14^th Street NW corridor extending from Massachusetts Avenue north to S Street NW, and the adjacent area between 12^th and 15^th Streets NW, includes a wide range of residential development, from large historic mansions and row houses to high-rise apartment buildings. The southern part of this area along Massachusetts Avenue is one of the most densely developed areas in Washington, DC. Low-rise and garden apartments, including subsidized housing, have also been built within this area. The Logan Circle neighborhood includes numerous churches as well. The area’s only larger-scale parks and open spaces are Logan Circle, which are owned and maintained by NPS, and the playing fields at Garrison Elementary School.

2113.2 Major building renovation has been taking place in the Logan Circle area for more than two decades. The development of a Whole Foods supermarket on P Street just west of 14^th Street NW in 2001 was a catalyst for revitalization, sparking additional commercial development on P Street NW, as well as the development of many large-scale residential projects in the vicinity. Other catalytic projects, like the Studio and Woolly Mammoth Theaters (which has relocated to Penn Quarter in 2004), have helped transform 14^th Street NW from its former life as Washington, DC’s Auto Row into a lively arts, restaurant, and loft district. The designation of the corridor as an Arts Zone district that includes incentives for arts-oriented businesses was an important factor in the transformation of the corridor into a hub for art galleries, theaters, and music venues. However, today’s strong market is attracting retail and restaurants that are replacing arts-oriented businesses.

2113.3 Current trends in Logan Circle are expected to continue into the future, with 14^th Street emerging as an even stronger center for entertainment over the next decade. Additional restaurants, theaters, lofts, and apartments are encouraged on the blocks between Thomas Circle and U Street, creating a dynamic street environment that epitomizes the best qualities of urban living. Development on the corridor should be designed to minimize impacts on adjacent residential areas, adaptively reuse important historic structures, and preserve long-time neighborhood institutions like churches.

2113.4 Policy NNW-2.3.1: 14^th Street NW Arts District Promote and encourage the presence of the arts along 14^th Street NW between M Street and Florida Avenue NW, and preserve and enhance the area's entertainment, arts, and architectural history.

2113.5 Policy NNW-2.3.2: 14^th Street NW Mixed-Use Development Promote the development of art galleries, lofts, and business incubators for the arts along 14^th Street, along with the establishment of cultural facilities and street-

level retail and neighborhood service uses, such as restaurants and local-serving professional offices.

2113.6 Policy NNW-2.3.3: Public Realm Address public safety, urban design, and public space issues along 14th Street NW to foster a safe, attractive environment conducive to the arts and arts-related businesses.

2113.7 Policy NNW-2.3.4: Lot Consolidation Encourage lot consolidation to address the many narrow commercial sites that exist along 14th Street NW to encourage suitable scale and massing and to improve conditions for new development along the corridor.

2113.8 Policy NNW-2.3.5: Arts Funding Encourage programs that support arts and cultural activities and facilities along 14th Street NW.

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)).