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Map of Selected Projects in District of Columbia

Community Testimonials

The NMTC is a powerful win/win opportunity that empowers the private sector to spark job creation and new economic opportunities where they are needed most. These investments are rigorously evaluated, carefully vetted, and generate sustainable impacts in communities across the country. Our organization is now able to generate $130 million in measurable community benefits annually because of our NMTC project, creating jobs, boosting farmers and small businesses, and reducing hunger and poor health.

-Alexander Moore, DC Central Kitchen

Selected Projects in District of Columbia

DC Prep Anacostia

Washington,
DC
(2018)

Community, Daycare and Early Childhood, Schools, Youth and Families

CDE(s): DC Housing Enterprises, Enterprise Community Partners

Redevelopment and expansion of a vacant 18,000 sq. ft. school building that formerly housed Our Lady of Perpetual Health Catholic School.

THEARC Phase III/Children’s National Medical Center

Washington,
DC
(2018)

Community, Healthcare, Hospitals and Emergency Services, Schools, Theaters and Performing Arts Spaces

CDE(s): Enterprise Community Partners

Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus was developed by a nonprofit called Building Bridges Across the River to address the economic, academic and social challenges facing families living east of

Martha’s Table

Washington,
DC
(2017)

Adult Education, Behavioral Health, College or Vocational Training, Community, Daycare and Early Childhood, FQHCs, Healthcare, Shelters and Community Food, Youth and Families

CDE(s): Capital Impact Partners, City First, Corporation for Supportive Housing, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Morgan Stanley

New headquarters for a social service organization offering early childhood education, youth and parent engagement programs, healthy food, and other services. Also located on site - The Commons, Community Of

Briya and Bridges Public Charter Schools

Washington,
DC
(2017)

Community, Daycare and Early Childhood, FQHCs, Healthcare, Mixed-use, Mixed-use and Commercial, Youth and Families

CDE(s): Civic Builders, Harbor Bankshares Corporation

Renovation and new construction for Briya and Bridges Public Charter Schools with space for a FQHC health clinic.

The Beacon Center

Washington,
DC
(2016)

Community, Housing, Mixed-use, Retail, Supportive Housing

50,000 sq. ft. redevelopment of a church community facility, office and program space, and neighborhood retail.

Bright Beginnings Daycare

Washington,
DC
(2016)

Behavioral Health, Community, Daycare and Early Childhood, Healthcare, Shelters and Community Food, Youth and Families

CDE(s): City First

Financing for an early childhood center educating nearly 100 infants, toddlers and preschoolers whose families are living in crisis shelters or in transitional housing.

Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington,
DC
(2016)

Adult Education, Affordable Housing, Boys and Girls Clubs, Children's Hospital, College or Vocational Training, Community, Daycare and Early Childhood, Healthcare, Housing, Mixed-use, Recreation, Schools, Theaters and Performing Arts Spaces, Youth and Families

CDE(s): City First, Enterprise Community Partners, Low Income Investment Fund, Truist

Mixed use facility including a children's hospital, school and early childhood agency services to low-income people.

Two Rivers Public Charter Schools

Washington,
DC
(2015)

Community, Schools

CDE(s): DC Housing Enterprises, Truist

Redevelopment of a 53,480 sq. ft. charter school providing interactive, hands-on approach.

KIPP DC Hamilton

Washington,
DC
(2014)

Community, Schools

CDE(s): Civic Builders, DC Housing Enterprises, PNC

NMTC financing supported the construction of the KIPP DC Hamilton Campus, adjacent to Union Market and Gallaudet University.

DC Prep 1

Washington,
DC
(2014)

Community, Schools

CDE(s): Bank of America, City First, Low Income Investment Fund, Telesis CDE Corporation

By transforming a deserted block of former warehouses in Ward 5 into an award-winning elementary and middle school, and a former DCPS facility into a state-of-the-art learning space in Ward

Conway Center: So Others Might Eat

Washington,
DC
(2014)

Affordable Housing, Behavioral Health, College or Vocational Training, Community, Daycare and Early Childhood, FQHCs, Healthcare, Mixed-use, Retail, Retail and Commercial, Shelters and Community Food, Vocational Training, Youth and Families, Youth Program

CDE(s): City First, DC Housing Enterprises

$21.3 million of NMTC financing for the construction of 20 transitional housing units, SOME office headquarters and CET.

Mixed-Use with the Bowen YMCA

Washington,
DC
(2013)

Community, Daycare and Early Childhood, Mixed-use, Office, Retail, Retail and Commercial, Youth and Families, Youth Program

CDE(s): City First

The Bowen YMCA began a redevelopment project to turn it's dilapidated building into a modern, mixed-use facility featuring 170 residential units, retail space and underground parking.

Site visits and recent news related to District of Columbia NMTC Projects

The Beacon Center, a $55.3 million project, will provide housing for individuals transitioning out of homelessness.

April 27, 2017

A model for neighborhood renewal

August 18, 2022

CDFI Fund Announces Plan for Census Data Update

June 30, 2022