The Beauregard is going to be built 2 blocks from the U street metro and is being advertised as a stunning 6 story development, but the rendering below looks more like a whole lot oh mess. Beauregard, by the way, was a confederate general best known for his victory at the first Bull Run, so know you can see how appropiate it is for the U street area
So far the website lists the following amenities; Lobby, Two elevators, parking…. um what are they going to offer next? Windows! Doors!?!
I do like the couple holding hands with the backpacks in the picture though, makes it look even more like a college dorm is being built in the middle of U Street
[...] The George Washington U – The new Hospital built a few years ago helped reshape the look and feel of campus from the North. Now, due to the lack of reasonable housing options for many students the Capital Projects focus is going to be on housing. The townhouses on 23rd street and renovations to the of Business and Public Management’s new building (below) are the major current initiatives finishing up before new work begins. Maybe GW can ship some of their students to live on U Street. [...]