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Welcome to Southwest, DC
Near Southwest DC is a walk-able residential community on the Washington South Riverfront.
Billions of dollars are being spent on new construction along the Anacostia riverfront to
· Redevelop the Maine Ave. Waterfront with residential, retail and office
· Create a new Town Center called Waterfront with residential and local retail at 4th & M St. SW
· Build a new Nationals ballpark on So. Capitol St. with its adjacent commercial and entertainment area
· Replace 23 Acres of Arthur Capper public housing with Capitol Quarter mixed income housing.
· Replace 40 Acres of “brownfield” on the Anacostia River next to the Washington Navy Yard with The Yards, with 2,800 residential units, office and retail now under construction.

Residents of Near SW/SE are vigilant in requiring zoning authorities and developers to keep the mixed-income residential character of this area and in requiring affordable housing throughout.

Attractions within walking distance include the National Mall, Smithsonian Museums, national monuments, the waterfront promenade with its fine restaurants, marina, cruise lines and famous fish market, the Arena Stage theater, several schools and churches, fitness centers, and a public library with free Wi-Fi internet access.

The area is served by four Metro stations -- L'Enfant Plaza, Federal Center SW, Waterfrontl/SEU and Navy Yard -- accessing the Green, Yellow, Orange and Blue lines.

Come discover Near Southwest/Near Southeast Washington, DC!