PN Hoffman, StonebridgeCarras win national PPP award for Bethesda Lot 31 project

Monty Hoffman (PN Hoffman) and
Doug Firstenberg
(StonebridgeCarras) at
ribbon-cutting for
The Darcy/The Flats

Developer PN Hoffman has announced that it and partner StonebridgeCarras have received the 2016 Project Innovation Award from the National Council for Public-Private Partnerships, for The Darcy condos and The Flats at Bethesda Avenue apartments. Both partnered with Montgomery County on the massive Lot 31 redevelopment project that also delivered a 900-space public parking garage.

“The NCPPP National Public-Private Partnership Awards recognize those organizations and individuals going above and beyond to advance the concept and implementation of public-private partnerships across the country,” NCPPP President Sandra Sullivan said in a statement. “We are proud to recognize innovators and leaders whose work serves as exemplary partnership models.”

Perhaps the most complex real estate project ever built in Montgomery County, both buildings were delivered last year.

BETHESDA ROW LOT 31 CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

One question on many people's minds is, "What the heck is going on with all the construction across from Barnes and Noble?"

(pile driving sounds)

Huh?  Can't hear you!

Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row here with the answers.

WHAT'S BEEN DONE

• Stormwater management construction along the site's border with the Capital Crescent Trail
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• WSSC water line installed
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• 70' long traffic signal arm is in place and wired on Woodmont Avenue.  Now Pepco must connect it to electricity.  It will be activated by September 1
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• Pile driving on south side of former Lot 31 (delightful for adjacent residents, I'm sure)
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• Restoration of Bethesda Avenue (Barnes and Noble) crosswalk is underway, and will be complete by August 8

WHAT'S NEXT

• Seeding and mulching work to begin Wednesday, August 1, and will last for 2 weeks.  The developer advises CCT users to use caution
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• Final WSSC water connections to be made by August 15
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• Reconnection of Weiner Memorial water fountain
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• Installation of overhead protection for CCT will occur between August 1-20
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• Pile driving on western area of site, starting next week

Patience is a virtue at this time.  Just remember, a 900 space garage will be part of the completed Darcy/Flats development.