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CONTEXT Catholic University Brookland - Park View CUA Metro Washington VA Medical Hospital Center Center Park Place Children’s Hospital Pleasant Trinity Plains College Stronghold Howard University Edgewood Bloomingdale Rhode Island Ave Metro Cardozo / Shaw Eckington LeDroit Park 3

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DISTRICT’S GOALS FOR McMILLAN 1. COMMUN UNITY TY – Ensure engagement 1. 2. INTEGRA EGRATI TION ON – Opportunities for all 2. 3. CONTE TEXT XT – Create fabric with existing 3. neighborhood 4. PRESERV SERVATION TION – Respect history of site 4. 5. WORLD LD-CLAS CLASS S DESI SIGN – Development of 5. the highest quality 6. OPEN N SPACE E – Significant, contiguous & 6. interspersed 7. HOUSIN SING – Diverse income levels 7. 8. RETAIL – Neighborhood serving retail 8. 9. COMM MMERC ERCIAL AL USES – Provide jobs & serve 9. community 10. SUSTAINAB NABILITY TY – Innovative solutions to 10. reduce environmental impact 12

THE PLAN HAS BEEN VETTED Today’s Master Plan is a DIRECT ECT result ult of the COMMUN UNITY TY ENGAGEMENT EMENT proc ocess ess that began n 27 ye years rs ago Collaborative Community Process followed the  selection of VMP as developer Over 200 Community events since 2007  Charrettes & presentations • Open houses & community forums • ANC 5E, 5A & 1B  8 civic associations • • McMillan Advisory Group Key community requests:  • Improve transportation Manage stormwater • Grocery store plus local retail • House seniors • Increase park & open space • • Preserve more historic resources Distinguish the landmark • 13

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HISTORIC ANALYSIS OF LANDMARK  Designated landmark includes areas A, B & C  Areas B & C are federally owned & operated by the Army Corps of Engineers Historic industrial use (areas A & B) • Historic recreational use – (area C) • McMillan Park Sand Filtration ration Site was a n never r a p park k and has been closed ed to the public c since the early 1900’s, fenced since the 40’s – no public access s or benef efit 15

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF UNDERGROUND VAULTS EXIST STING NG CONDI NDITIO TIONS NS 20 above grade silos and 4 regulator houses  20 below grade cells (2-3 saved)  Unreinforced Concrete Vaults • Never intended for human occupancy • No water barrier • Not intended to support added loads • Structural failure at anytime • Unsafe for any use on top or inside • 2 demolished by DC Water, 15 to be • demolished by VMP 16

SURPLUS AND DISPOSITION 1987 1987 District purchased the site for mixed-use development purposes – initial decision for disposing of the land 1987 1987 – 2006 2006 Due to complexity of the site, many public private partnerships attempted to redevelop the site 2006 2006 NCRC and the Fenty Administration select VMP as the District’s development partner 2007 2007 DC Council approves the Comprehensive Plan articulating mixed-use development for the site 2008 2008 – 2014 2014 Community process and approval of plans by all regulatory bodies consistent with the Comp Plan 17

SELECTING THE TEAM 2006 2006 RFQ for McMillan redevelopment issued by NCRC  5 development teams respond • Competitive process similar to Walter Reed, Skyland, City Center and  the Wharf 2007 2007 VMP team is selected by the District WITH COMM MMUNI NITY TY SUPPORT  December 2007 - Letter of Commitment outlining consensus on VMP’s  role as developer is signed by: District • McMillan Advisory Group • • Vision McMillan Partners PARTNERS ERSHIP HIP APPROACH CH VMP investment of $2 million and 8+ years in pre-development  • $0 in fees paid to VMP District and VMP have partnered pursuant to our Exclusive Rights  Agreement World-class design team • Stellar master plan with community input • • Obtained challenging approvals The process has worked  18

AN EMPHASIS ON ENGAGEMENT AND INPUT 2010 0 MASTER PLAN CHARRETTE 4-part public ic charrette arrette to improve and change site  plan ending Dec 2010 Preliminary traffic fic, storm rm water and fiscal al impact  studies to empower community Online civic engagement tools & website  COMBINE NED D EFFORTS SINCE 2007 Over 200 community events and meetings  12 neighborhood organizations directly involved:  ANC 5E, ANC 5A, ANC 1B • McMillan Advisory Group • Bloomingdale Civic Association, Stronghold • Civic Association, Park Place Owners’ Association, Bates Area Civic Association, Pleasant Plains Neighborhood Association PUBLIC IC HEARINGS GS SINCE 2010 19 public hearings to-date  Historic Preservation Review Board (8), Zoning • Commission (6), Mayor’s Agent (2), National Capital Planning Commission (1), DC Council (2) 19

DESIGN EVOLUTION – HISTORIC PRESERVATION OCT 2014 Dec 2008 –  18 historic structures preserved  Minimal preservation of underground cells Jan 2011 –  22 historic structures preserved  Cell 14 & portion of Cell 20  Partial restoration of Olmsted Walk Oct 2014 –  All 24 historic structures preserved  Cell 14 & portion of Cell 28  Existing topography & full restoration of Olmsted Walk 20

DESIGN EVOLUTION – PARK & OPEN SPACE Dec 2008 –  6 AC of Open Space centered on North & South Service Courts Jan 2011 –  9 AC of Open Space, including addition of Cell 14 May 2014 –  12 AC of Open Space, almost double the 2008 plan 21

GREAT PARKS Yards ds Park, k, DC • ULI Park Winner 2013 • 5 acres • High-Density surroundings • One of the most vibrant and diverse place in DC City Garden, en, St. Louis • ULI Park Winner 2012 • 3 acres • High-Density surroundings • Designed by Nelson, Byrd, Wolz Propo oposed ed McMillan an Park rk • 8 acres • Lower density surroundings • Designed by Nelson, Byrd, Wolz • Exemplary design and activation 22

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MASTER PLAN – SCALE COMPARISON – COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 24

TRANSPORTATION Expanded nded Networ work Ddot seeking to expand 80 and H Bus  Service and create a Circulator Route Multi-modal transit hub that  accommodates Metrobus, Circulator and future Streetcar New streets and intersection improvements  Privately run shuttles to address all transit  gaps Bikeshare docks  Short- and long-term bicycle storage  facilities On- and off-street parking facilities  Full Ddot and ZC Approval  Longer Term – Street Car  25

COMMUNITY REQUESTS Strong Preservation  Large, Public Park System  Community Center  Olmstead Walk  Full Service Grocer and Retail  Affordable Housing of all types  Jobs for District Residents  Enhanced Transportation Network  Building Compatibility  Connect the Neighborhoods  Embrace Sustainability  Strong Community Benefits Package  26

ENTITLEMENTS APPROVALS RECEIVED  Septemb ember er – July 2012/13 – HPRB submission and hearings  July 2013 2013 – OHP and SHPO approval Historic Preservation  Oct 2013 – HPRB Approval & referral to Mayor’s Agent Review Board  2007 to Sep 2014 2014 – Over 200 public meetings  Sept 2014 – ANC resolution of support  Nov v 2014 – ANC’s re -elected ANC’s  Nov v 2013 – PUD submission  May 2014 2014 to Sept t 2014 – Public Hearings and OP/DDot approval Zoning  Sep 2014 2014 – Preliminary PUD approved by Zoning Commission Commission  Nov v 2014 - NCPC approval (PUD)  Nov v 2014 - Final PUD approved by Zoning Commission  May 2014 2014 – Demolition permit submission Mayor’s Agent  Oct 2014 to Nov 2014 2014 – Public hearings complete  2011 2011 – 2014 2014 – Surplus hearing, 2 public hearings  Oct 2014 – Package submitted to Council Land Disposition Process  Nov v 2014 – Joint Committee Hearing 27