The narrow arc of land between the Potomac and the National Mall has become one of the most fertile areas for new development in Washington. From The Wharf on the waterfront to Buzzard Point and L'Enfant Plaza, Southwest D.C. is seeing new interest. How much do you know about construction, leasing and development in Southwest D.C.? Find out with our quiz!
1
Which of these sites is not in Southwest D.C.?
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Poplar Point is across the river in Anacostia, technically in Southeast D.C. Extra points to you if you actually know Fort Lesley J. McNair, the original Army post on Buzzard Point.
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Poplar Point is across the river in Anacostia, technically in Southeast D.C. Extra points to you if you actually know Fort Lesley J. McNair, the original Army post on Buzzard Point.
2
How many visitors did Southwest D.C. receive in 2019?
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With the Jefferson and MLK memorials, the D.C. waterfront and Audi Field drawing in tourists and locals alike, Southwest D.C. counted a whopping 16 million visitors in 2019.
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With the Jefferson and MLK memorials, the D.C. waterfront and Audi Field drawing in tourists and locals alike, Southwest D.C. counted a whopping 16 million visitors in 2019.
3
Which of these museums is not in Southwest D.C.?
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
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The Spy Museum is in L'Enfant Plaza, while the Air and Space and Hishhorn museums are along the southern edge of the National Mall, all in Southwest. The Natural History museum is technically in Northwest D.C.
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The Spy Museum is in L'Enfant Plaza, while the Air and Space and Hishhorn museums are along the southern edge of the National Mall, all in Southwest. The Natural History museum is technically in Northwest D.C.
4
What is the full name of the joint venture behind The Wharf?
Hoffman, Marquette & Associates
Hoffman Madison Waterfront
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The Wharf is being led by a joint venture of Hoffman & Associates, Madison Marquette and PSP Investments. The group has dubbed itself Hoffman Madison Waterfront.
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The Wharf is being led by a joint venture of Hoffman & Associates, Madison Marquette and PSP Investments. The group has dubbed itself Hoffman Madison Waterfront.
5
To build Phase 2, The Wharf secured D.C.'s largest-ever construction loan. How much was that loan worth?
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A syndicate led by Wells Fargo provided $847M to The Wharf for its seven-building second phase of construction, setting a new record for the largest construction loan the city has ever seen.
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A syndicate led by Wells Fargo provided $847M to The Wharf for its seven-building second phase of construction, setting a new record for the largest construction loan the city has ever seen.
6
What is the name of the former school being redeveloped by Lowe in Southwest D.C.?
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Randall School closed as a school in 1982, and has been boarded up since 2004. A new redevelopment effort from Lowe could give it a new lease on life.
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Randall School closed as a school in 1982, and has been boarded up since 2004. A new redevelopment effort from Lowe could give it a new lease on life.
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What law firm has leased up much of the new office space coming to The Wharf?
Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer
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The white-shoe firm of Williams & Connolly is moving from its longtime headquarters near Metro Center to The Wharf, becoming the anchor for the project, which is adding its first office spaces in Phase 2 of construction.
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The white-shoe firm of Williams & Connolly is moving from its longtime headquarters near Metro Center to The Wharf, becoming the anchor for the project, which is adding its first office spaces in Phase 2 of construction.
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Which of these retail tenants does not have a current or forthcoming location at The Wharf?
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The Wharf is sticking right along with the rise of boutique exercise chains with a branch of District Yoga and Orangetheory Fitness. For a workout at Barry's Bootcamp in D.C., though, you'll have to go to Dupont Circle.
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The Wharf is sticking right along with the rise of boutique exercise chains with a branch of District Yoga and Orangetheory Fitness. For a workout at Barry's Bootcamp in D.C., though, you'll have to go to Dupont Circle.
