Jenkins Row
Open for Business
By: Adam Clampitt
Capitolcommunitynews.com

The day finally arrived – unit 469 at Jenkins Row became mine on Sept. 20. Auspiciously, I was the first person to move into the building. The development is beautiful and unlike anything else on the Hill. As somebody who grew up here, I never imagined having a large-scale luxury condominium in my neighborhood, but it was definitely worth the long wait. The gym is as nice as I have seen in any hotel, the courtyard is beautiful, the views from the roof decks are amazing and the underground parking is a wonderful convenience. As of today, I am the only person in the building, and it’s like having my own castle. That will soon change though, as more than 230 sold units are in the process of settlement. I’m excited to meet my new neighbors.

The Harris Teeter is expected to open in March, which will be a big boost to Hill East. Most residents in the neighborhood I have spoken to are very excited, but the question still remains: what about the other retail spaces? I have heard rumors that a coffee/wine bar will be opening up at the corner of Pennsylvania and Potomac, but we will have to wait and see.

Many readers may remember my column from a few months ago about the importance of supporting small business on the Hill. Rumors have been flying about a Gap retail store on Barracks Row, which I think takes our neighborhood in the wrong direction. As Jenkins Row rents the rest of their retail space, let’s hope that the developer, JPI, sticks with our neighborhood’s long-standing tradition and looks for tenants that are independent business owners. The building may be new, but the neighborhood is historic. Let’s try to preserve the character of the Hill as best as we can.

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