Narrative Description

The redevelopment of the Saint Elizabeth’s East Campus represents an opportunity to continue to serve District residents and the nation by building on its storied history, respecting the natural, scenic, cultural and historic landscapes.  This redevelopment opportunity will support connections between people, families, businesses, agencies and institutions, opening up the campus and strengthening its connection to the rest of the city.  Additionally, residents will be provided with open spaces, diverse urban character, mixed uses, versatile transportation systems, a variety of housing options, and retail and community amenities.

The 173-acre East Campus was transferred to the District in 1987 as part of the deregulation of mental healthcare. The transfer included a requirement the campus be used "for the provision of mental health services". 86 acres of the East Campus is planned for redevelopment by the District. Part of the site, not to be offered for redevelopment, will be occupied by a new mental health facility.

Development Partners

To Be Determined

Location

2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE

Next Steps

• Mid-2009 - Groundbreaking for West Campus Headquarters Consolidation
• Late 2009 - Release Solicitation for mixed-use development on East Campus
• Mid 2010 - Opening of new 450,000 sq-ft St. Elizabeth's Mental Hospital
• 2011-2012 - Groundbreaking for East Campus redevelopment
• Mid-2013 - Occupancy of West Campus Coast Guard Building and installation of new water tower

• Residential: TBD
• Retail: TBD
• Office: TBD
• Hotel: TBD
• Parks/Open Space: TBD
• Parking: TBD
• Development Cost: TBD

• New state-of-the-art mental health facility to serve community members in need
• Improved connections between the Anacostia River and Historic Anacostia and the rest of the District
• Close proximity to Metrorail (Congress Heights station)
• Adaptive reuse of up to 28 buildings designated as historic landmarks

• Job opportunities across different sectors and employment levels
• Variety of mixed-use possibilities