Zoning commission takes proposed action to rezone Northwest 1 Phase 3, including IZ Plus and replacement housing

The D.C. Zoning Commission on Dec. 15 took proposed action to rezone 1010 North Capitol St. NW (Square 621, Lot 860) from MU‑4 to MU‑9A, including an IZ Plus designation, to enable the third and final phase of the Northwest 1 redevelopment. The motion, made by Commissioner Imamura and seconded by Vice Chair Miller, passed on a roll-call vote recorded as 4 yes, 0 no, 1 not present; Commissioner Stidham was absent.

The move would permit higher-density mixed‑use residential development on the applicant’s 25,450‑square‑foot site two blocks north of Union Station. Applicant counsel Lawrence Farris said the rezoning would facilitate a 10‑story building that could accommodate roughly 180–233 units and potential ground‑floor retail. "We are very pleased to be presenting to you today for the requested zoning map amendment to facilitate the third and final phase of the Northwest 1 redevelopment," Farris told the commission.

Why it matters: city and agency support and replacement commitments The application ties into a…