There is an excellent post on GGW about Brookland and the Monroe Street Market. I had no idea that this development was so far along. Brookland has tremendous potential. It is more affordable than much of the rest of DC and it is only a few metro stops away from both Union Station and Columbia Heights.
According to the GGW post and other news sources, a Barnes & Noble will be opening in this development as well.
Shops begin to open at Brookland Metro development
http://greatergreaterwashington.org/...o-development/
Here are some excellent photos on Flickr:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/beyond...th/9659716856/