Bethesda construction update: The Cecil apartments (Photos)

The sidewalk in front of The Cecil apartments at 8015 Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda has reopened to pedestrians. Construction is wrapping up on the mid-rise development, which replaces Christ Lutheran Church on this property. The 310-unit apartment building was developed by JLB Partners, and will be managed by Bozzuto. SK+I Architecture was the design firm.

Lighted signs installed at new Cecil Apartments in Bethesda

Lighted logo signs have been installed just below the roofline at the new Cecil Apartments at 8015 Old Georgetown Road, at the edge of downtown Bethesda. Last night, they were lit up. Such branding signage, high up on the facade and illuminated, is rare for residential buildings in our area. Similar signs were installed on the The Rae, another new apartment complex near Montgomery Mall, earlier this year. So it's a trend we may see more of in the near future.

Bethesda construction update: Cecil Apartments (Photos)

Here's a look at the current construction status of the Cecil Apartments at 8015 Old Georgetown Road at the northern edge of downtown Bethesda. The development was built on the former site of the Christ Lutheran Church, which was addressed as 8011 Old Georgetown before the house of worship was demolished. Cecil's delivery date has slipped from April 2024 to this fall, when the first residents of its 310 units are expected to move in. The project developer is JLB Partners, and the property will be managed by partner Bozzuto. There is now an official website for the development.

Bethesda apartments on demolished church site branded "Cecil Apartments"

The new apartment building on the site of the demolished Christ Lutheran Church at 8011 Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda now has a name. "Cecil Apartments" is the official branding, although there does not appear to be a website for the property online yet. The Cecil will use 8015 Old Georgetown as its official address. Holding 310 apartment units, The Cecil is expected to welcome its first residents later this year.

Bethesda construction update: 8011 Old Georgetown Road apartments (Photos)

Here's a look at the progress so far at the 8011 Old Georgetown Road construction site, where an apartment building is going to replace the now-razed Christ Lutheran Church of Bethesda. You can see that the site is being graded for excavation. Developer JLB Partners is constructing a 297-unit apartment building. Delivery is anticipated for April 2024.