RT. 1 Between College Park and Hyattsville Set To Look Very Different in 3 years. (Silver Spring: storage, floor)

[adelphi_sky]

Originally Posted by RickyRoma

Reference to several other projects to be announced this summer:

Demolition of Koons Ford dealership on Route 1 makes way for hotel - The Diamondback : News

This will be a nice addition to Rt. 1 and get College Park some of those white-collar jobs in the area that people complain about the lack thereof. It will be at the entrance to the university.

a new center for computer science innovation is in the design stage.

I'm thinking this is an early sketch.

See lower right-hand corner. Being on Rt. 1 though they could add a cafe or something on the first floor. Not sure why they would close it off to Rt. 1.



Developer unveils plans for 4-star hotel at University of Maryland in College Park - The Washington Post

[Mr Beco]

Koons Ford showroom sat empty for a decade on one of Prince George County’s busiest corridors. On Tuesday, workers began demolishing it to make way for a hotel and retail development that officials say supports their new vision for the once auto-centric character of Route 1.

Another hotel is the latest project in the plans to revitalize College Park - The Washington Post

[Catcprtc]

Not really true. Koon's left the space for Silver Spring about 2009, but still owned the land. Koon's spent about a year figuring out how to redevelop the property, looking at various uses. They then discovered that the County considered the property to be in the Paint Branch flood plain and spent a year satisfying the County as to how the construction would address this issue. The DSP process with the County took about a year to complete for the hotel and CVS. Koon's then spent about a year addressing State Highway Administration issues and getting building permits. Then for the past 6-9 months the project stalled because of financing issues, until Hillman purchased the project.

So about six years have passed, but at no time was the property forgoten.

[Mr Beco]

Originally Posted by Catcprtc

Not really true. Koon's left the space for Silver Spring about 2009, but still owned the land. Koon's spent about a year figuring out how to redevelop the property, looking at various uses. They then discovered that the County considered the property to be in the Paint Branch flood plain and spent a year satisfying the County as to how the construction would address this issue. The DSP process with the County took about a year to complete for the hotel and CVS. Koon's then spent about a year addressing State Highway Administration issues and getting building permits. Then for the past 6-9 months the project stalled because of financing issues, until Hillman purchased the project.

So about six years have passed, but at no time was the property forgoten.

It can be pretty rough over there due to Paint Branch stream, I am told. Good that they got it underway. Its a really important corner, close to Campus Drive and all

[Mr Beco]

Originally Posted by Catcprtc

Not really true. Koon's left the space for Silver Spring about 2009, but still owned the land. Koon's spent about a year figuring out how to redevelop the property, looking at various uses. They then discovered that the County considered the property to be in the Paint Branch flood plain and spent a year satisfying the County as to how the construction would address this issue. The DSP process with the County took about a year to complete for the hotel and CVS. Koon's then spent about a year addressing State Highway Administration issues and getting building permits. Then for the past 6-9 months the project stalled because of financing issues, until Hillman purchased the project.

So about six years have passed, but at no time was the property forgoten.

Reporters from the Washington Post....what do you expect?

[adelphi_sky]

Originally Posted by Barry Rock

Reporters from the Washington Post....what do you expect?

And people take the media as gospel. lol I swear I have seen more grammatical and outright factual errors in these articles. It's sad. It's like these people don't care. Sloppy, sloppy work.

[adelphi_sky]

A recall of a few less well-known projects along Rt. 1. that are in the pipeline.

1. Studio 3807 by Landex that will replace the old plumber's building in Brentwood on Rt. 1.



Landex chosen for Prince George?s County Gateway Arts District addition - Washington Business Journal

Grimm + Parker Architects: Projects

2. Pizza Paradiso. This will be part of the Artowrks building in Hyattsville which will be housed along with Pizza Paradiso in the renovated Marche florist building. Official groundbreaking was this past Saturday. The highly regarded pizzeria can also be found in Georgetown and Dupont Circle among other locations in DC.

The 5,200-square-foot Art Works will more than double the size of the Mount Rainier Art Works Now. And Johnson's spouse, Ruth Gresser, will open a Pizzeria Paradiso, a fourth location for the pizza and beer spot in the building. Paradiso will be one of a small but growing cadre of full-service restaurants in the neighborhood.

Art Works Now breaks ground on new home in Hyattsville that will include a Pizzeria Paradiso - Washington Business Journal


3. Kapnos. Even though Franklins of Hyattsville will be opening an upscale restaurant in the new Hotel in College park, let's not forget that College Park will be getting a celebrity-chef restaurant. And no, it won't be like Rays The Steaks in East River.

A Kapnos Is In The Works For College Park - Eater DC

[CBMD]

Originally Posted by adelphi_sky

A recall of a few less well-known projects along Rt. 1. that are in the pipeline.

1. Studio 3807 by Landex that will replace the old plumber's building in Brentwood on Rt. 1.



Landex chosen for Prince George?s County Gateway Arts District addition - Washington Business Journal

Grimm + Parker Architects: Projects

2. Pizza Paradiso. This will be part of the Artowrks building in Hyattsville which will be housed along with Pizza Paradiso in the renovated Marche florist building. Official groundbreaking was this past Saturday. The highly regarded pizzeria can also be found in Georgetown and Dupont Circle among other locations in DC.



Art Works Now breaks ground on new home in Hyattsville that will include a Pizzeria Paradiso - Washington Business Journal


3. Kapnos. Even though Franklins of Hyattsville will be opening an upscale restaurant in the new Hotel in College park, let's not forget that College Park will be getting a celebrity-chef restaurant. And no, it won't be like Rays The Steaks in East River.

A Kapnos Is In The Works For College Park - Eater DC

Why do you believe Kapnos won't be like RTS in East River?

[adelphi_sky]

Originally Posted by CBMD

Why do you believe Kapnos won't be like RTS in East River?

Because I've been to Rays the Steaks in East River. It was basically one open room with tables. The atmosphere was very cheap and basic. For a popular chef, it was pedestrian. Kapnos won't even be in the same type building. Have you seen the decor of Kapnos?

Also, The Rays franchise has had issues not only east of the river, but in NoVa as well with leasing problems.

I think Kapnos, also run by a popular chef, has a better chance in a hotel/convention center.

It was a more tongue in cheek statement than anything.

[CBMD]

Originally Posted by adelphi_sky

Because I've been to Rays the Steaks in East River. It was basically one open room with tables. The atmosphere was very cheap and basic. For a popular chef, it was pedestrian. Kapnos won't even be in the same type building. Have you seen the decor of Kapnos?

Also, The Rays franchise has had issues not only east of the river, but in NoVa as well with leasing problems.

I think Kapnos, also run by a popular chef, has a better chance in a hotel/convention center.

It was a more tongue in cheek statement than anything.

The point of RTSER just like Yes, was to get healthy food to low income people. Expensive decor was not part of the equation.
I never visited East River but have been to the Va locations, and to Silver Spring when Landrum owned it. They're well run restaurants, even if Landrum is a mercurial personality. And just like Yes he is successful in other locations.