District Links: Metro picks team for mixed-use development project at Deanwood Metro site; encampment closures continue amid Trump pressure; and more

By Chris Kain On Apr 21, 2025 Last updated Apr 21, 2025

Plans to build long-envisioned housing and retail across from the entrance to the Deanwood Metro station are inching forward with the selection of Northern Real Estate Urban Ventures and Nix Development Co. to lead the project.

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