The NoMA area presents an incredible opportunity for the District, with the possibility of well over 20 million square feet of development. If the land is developed with a 50/50 mixture of commercial office and residential uses, with a substantial amount of ground floor retail, it could be a major new neighborhood – vibrant, healthy and serving as an attractive connection between the Near Northeast and Eckington on the east and north, and Mount Vernon Triangle, Northwest One, Shaw, Bates and Bloomingdale on the west and south.

RECOMMENDATIONS
ONE: Land Use Mix
Provide a diverse mix of uses that creates a variety of options for living,
working, shopping, recreation, and culture

TWO: Transportation & Infrastructure
Pursue a balanced approach to transportation, creating a pedestrian-friendly
neighborhood with improved transit accessibility and vehicular circulation

THREE: Public Realm & Open Space
Create a vibrant, highly walkable environment with landscaped streets and
attractive open spaces, active ground floors and pedestrian links

FOUR: Identity & Building Design
Design to a new standard of architecture and urban design to create a
lasting, competitive identity

FIVE: Existing Neighborhoods
Preserve and enhance rowhouse neighborhoods and guide new
development to address unmet community needs

SIX: Environment & Sustainability
Address sustainability with high performance design and
environmentally-friendly planning, design, and construction