Metro selects developer for future mixed-use buildings at Deanwood Metro Station
Published: 04/21/2025
Metro announced today the selection of Northern Real Estate Urban Ventures (NREUV) and the Nix Development Company (NixDev) as the development team for the Deanwood joint development. The team also includes local architect Cunningham Quill, and general contractor, Bozzuto Construction Company.
The future development will bring new housing and retail options to the community just steps away from the station entrance in Northeast D.C.
Today’s milestone is the result of several years of planning and engagement with community leaders. To enable development at the Deanwood station, Metro held a Compact Public Hearing and received Board approval in 2023 to close the surface parking lot, as well as rezoned the property from production, distribution, and repair to medium density mixed-use in September 2024.
The mixed-use development will be complemented by a new 20,000 square foot DC Public Library, which Metro’s Board approved in April 2024. The DC Public Library, which has allocated $24 million in funding for the project, is working with Metro separately on developing an agreement.
“We look forward to this site getting a fresh start by transforming an underutilized space into a vibrant, mixed-use hub of housing and amenities for Ward 7,” said Mayor Muriel Bowser. “We have a world-class public transit system, we have a world-class library system, and this project will bring them together and deliver jobs, housing, and more for DC residents.”
Metro has worked hard to make sure land near its stations are fully utilized to drive new ridership and bring new community amenities.
“Deanwood station is a fantastic example of Metro working with the city and the local community to replace a mostly empty parking lot with a development that will enhance the neighborhood,” said Metro General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Randy Clarke. “Transit-oriented development is a key component of Metro’s Regional Opportunity and Partnership strategic goal and Metro remains a national leader in cultivating livable communities near our stations that create new transit users and connect people to economic opportunities.”
“The NREUV-NIXDEV Team is incredibly excited for the opportunity to reimagine and responsibly revitalize the Deanwood Metro Station as a vibrant, people-centered hub with a world-class, mixed-use transit-oriented development – always keeping the community in mind,” said Dr. Gina Merritt and Ray Nix of NREUV and NIXDEV. “Our team is committed to working with communities and building a future that celebrates the community’s heritage and fosters meaningful connections through high-quality residential and an ecosystem that economically empowers the local communities.”
Staff will commence negotiations on the joint development agreement in anticipation of bringing it to Metro’s Board of Directors later this year for approval to execute the agreement. Specific development timelines are still being determined and subject to obtaining financing, however, NREUV and NixDev proposed a closing and construction start by 2028.
Since issuing its 10-year Strategic Plan for Joint Development in April 2022, Metro and its joint development partners have broken ground on seven developments throughout the region (five have been completed), totaling approximately 1,900 units including 1,100 affordable units. Leveraging Metro’s real estate holdings helps to foster regional partnerships to generate revenue, build ridership, connect people to more jobs and create new tax revenues for local and state partners.
To learn more about Metro’s joint development program visit wmata.com/realestate.
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