Major development over I-395 moves closer to reality
By: Liz Farmer
Washington Examiner
October 20, 2010
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/lo...105382813.html
“A $425 million plan to cover the intersection of Interstate 395 and Massachusetts Avenue's web of paved roads and freeway signs with a hub of offices, retail and residences is nearing reality.
Called "Return to L'Enfant," the development would pave over the cavern created by I-395 between First and Second streets Northwest, reconnecting the eastbound and westbound F and G streets, as Pierre Charles L'Enfant had designed in Washington's original master plan.
The development would total 2.1 million square feet, completely submerging the currently open section of freeway. The latest plans call for four 12-story office buildings with ground-floor retail and one residential building. The Jewish Historical Society also would be moved to the complex….”