Brookland Lanes2023-03-13T13:42:50-04:00

A neighborhood
for neighbors

WHAT’S THE BIG IDEA?

Imagine a community that bridges the past with the present. Inspired by our neighborhood’s unique mix of American history and modern urbanity, Brookland Lanes’ big idea is to accentuate the historic building by designing a handsome yet understated new building around it. The result will be a highly walkable, family-oriented haven where beautiful streetscapes and breathtaking landscapes await.

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BROOKLAND LANES

Brookland Lanes seeks to seamlessly blend in to the already inviting and great Brookland community. Centered around the preservation, and renovation of the Historic Brookland Lanes building, the project’s new building components will complement the existing historic structure, creating a striking architectural composition.

Project developers are carefully considering the needs of the surrounding community, with a focus on improving walkability and enhancing the streetscape and landscape. In addition, the project includes pedestrian connections to the nearby Turkey Thicket Park and family-friendly retail establishments, making Brookland Lanes an ideal place for families and residents to live, work and play.

HISTORY PRESERVED

HISTORY PRESERVED

The Historic Brookland Lanes building will be the project’s centerpiece serving as an indoor and outdoor gathering space for future residents to create lasting memories.

The existing building will be retrofitted as a central amenity with a stealth glass connector pavilion and pool areas on the roof. As one of the rare surviving bowling alley structures in the city from the 1930s, the building exterior will be restored back to its distinctive art deco style.

HISTORY REVIVED

HISTORY REVIVED

The new proposed north and south buildings will be a contemporary interpretation of Art Deco design principles in respect of the existing historic building’s design and include the following architectural features:

• Vertical pattern of fiber cement panels on the building’s exterior, with window grids that mimic the historic building.

• Tall, slender window bays referencing the verticality of historic art deco.

• Brick base with detailing that matches the historic building.

THE HISTORIC BROOKLAND LANES BOWLING ALLEY PLANS

The preservation plans for The Historic Brookland Lanes building aims to give the building a renewed opportunity as an amenity space for future residents in the building. The plans include repairing the building’s facade to restore its original beauty and charm while also replacing the windows to maintain its historic style. In addition to these updates, a new mid-century style canopy will be added to further enhance the building’s retro look.

One of the most exciting aspects of the project is the addition of rooftop amenities, including a pool. These new amenities will take inspiration from the building’s rich bowling history and mid-century architecture, ensuring that they fit seamlessly into the overall aesthetic of the building.

Historic Duck Pin Bowling
Pool
Lobby
Pool
Mural
Pool

A PLACE TO PASS
THE TIME

Brookland Lanes will reimagine an important intersection and commercial area into a vibrant and inviting destination for people of all ages to come together and enjoy a variety of experiences. Taking the existing building into consideration, the plans include generous recesses to create an urban plaza that highlights the historic component while transforming this underutilized area into a lively public space for pedestrians and community engagement.

With a mix of retail stores, restaurants, and entertainment options, the retail plaza at Brookland Lanes will become a beloved hub of activity in the community, bringing people together and providing a much-needed space for socializing, shopping, and leisure activities.

A PLACE TO PASS
THE TIME

Brookland Lanes will reimagine an important intersection and commercial area into a vibrant and inviting destination for people of all ages to come together and enjoy a variety of experiences. Taking the existing building into consideration, the plans include generous recesses to create an urban plaza that highlights the historic component while transforming this underutilized area into a lively public space for pedestrians and community engagement.

With a mix of retail stores, restaurants, and entertainment options, the retail plaza at Brookland Lanes will become a beloved hub of activity in the community, bringing people together and providing a much-needed space for socializing, shopping, and leisure activities.

BUILDING DETAILS

The new architecture highlights where the new meets the old by gently stepping down the north and south building structures towards the historical building. The new parts of the building were built slightly smaller on the north and south sides, giving the entire development a seamless look.

In addition to accentuating the the Historic Brookland Lanes building, the new building’s design strives to blend in with the distinctive character of the surrounding neighborhood. The building design incorporates unique elements that differentiate them from each other, creating an interesting, and visually appealing streetscape. The new building components were further refined to emphasize the variation on a city block and highlight the presence of the historical building.

BROOKLAND LANES

The process of restoring the Historic Brookland Lanes building and being sensitive to the needs of the existing community requires careful planning, attention to detail, and a willingness to work closely with local stakeholders. However, with the right approach, this kind of project can be an excellent way to bring new energy to the community and preserve the unique character of a historic building for future generations to enjoy.

Brookland Lanes Aerial
Brookland Lanes Corner

TIMELINE OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

  • Initial Intro Meetings

    Early June 2022

    With ANC commissioner & Immediate Neighbors

  • ANC 5B
    (SMD 5B05)

    June 14, 2022

    Meeting, Presentation, and Discussion

  • ANC 5B Meeting

    June 29, 2022

    Conditional ANC Support Letter issued to Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB)

  • HRB Hearing

    June 30, 2022

    Board declined to vote and offered comments on architecture and massing

  • Resubmission

    January 10, 2023

    of revised design to HPRB

  • Presentation

    February 21, 2023

    of revised design to ANC Commissioner & Immediate Neighbors

  • ANC 5B
    (SMD 5B05)

    February 23, 2023

    Meeting, Presentation and Discussion

  • Michigan Park

    March 3, 2023

    Citizens Association & Brookland Neighborhood Civic Association Meeting @ 5:00 PM. Virtual Meeting invite to be forwarded to community by civic associations.

  • ANC 5B Meeting

    March 15, 2023

    Starts at 7:00pm

  • Project Review

    March 20, 2023

    with the DC Preservation League (DCPL)

FAQS

What is the building setback from the edge of the curb and what is the proposed width of the sidewalk?2023-03-01T15:03:37-05:00

From the face of the building to the edge of the sidewalk the distance is approximately +/- 15’-0”.

How many units will be provided?2023-03-01T15:04:30-05:00

We are currently planning for +/- 300 units.

Will the units be rental or condos? What will the average unit size be and approximate price range?2023-03-01T15:04:58-05:00

The units will be rental, average unit size and price have not been determined at this juncture, however, we suspect that it will be in line with the market rate for the area.

Will this building include any affordable housing units?2023-03-01T15:05:23-05:00

Yes, we will be setting aside 8% of the residential floor area for affordable housing.

How will traffic flow into the building (parking, loading, service)?2023-03-01T15:05:53-05:00

Current design has parking traffic enter the building from Bunker Hill Road as well as a majority of the building loading services. The existing alley will also be used to access a loading bay for tenant move-ins for the North Building. We are eliminating (7) existing curb cuts and no vehicles will access the building from 10th street, which will calm traffic in the 10th St/Turkey Thicket area. Final traffic and loading plans to be determined by DDOT.

Will this increase traffic flow and off-street parking demand on 10th street?2023-03-01T15:06:28-05:00

We are planning to conduct a full traffic impact study and share our findings with the community; however, we do not anticipate adding to the traffic load and parking demand on 10th street due to the elimination of curb cuts on 10th street and our proximity to the metro station.

What kind of retail do you anticipate leasing this building? What about the District Veterinary Hospital and the Little Petite Scholars Daycare, will these business return?2023-03-01T15:07:05-05:00

We envision local community-serving retail such as a café, a place to get ice cream with the kids, or a coffee shop. District Veterinary Hospital has committed to return to the new development, and we would love for Petite Scholars to return and are currently working towards that goal.

Are there any pollution concerns with the demolition and razing of existing buildings?2023-03-01T21:29:14-05:00

Raze clearance letters are sent with the application which requires approvals/sign-offs from a number of Department of Building agencies. The Department of Buildings (Formerly DCRA) provides more detailed information regarding the raze permit process, which can be found here: https://dob.dc.gov/node/1616071

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