Stretching over five acres, DC USA is a pedestrian-oriented retail complex in Washington D.C. Modeled after its Gotham-built sister project, Harlem USA, the complex transformed the neighborhood and catalyzed a renaissance of revitalization. Uniquely urban in scale, density, and transparency, DC USA is a one-stop retail destination for the D.C. metro area, attracting top retailers to its 510,000 sq. ft. of above-grade retail. 

Property Facts

Role

Developer, Construction Manager, & Owner

Owner

Gotham, Development Corporation of Columbia Heights, Grid Properties, Inc.

Development Partners

Development Corporation of Columbia Heights & Grid Properties, Inc.

Architect

Bower Lewis Thrower Architects

GSF

890,000 sq. ft.

Category

Commercial

Neighborhood

Washington, DC

Complementing the Neighborhood

Offering 1,200 feet of commercial frontage and three separate elevations, the Gotham-designed concrete block structure complements the neighborhood, with heavily windowed façades and individual storefront entries that accentuate the surroundings and encourage foot traffic. A 65-foot high-glass cylindrical atrium is the entry point for big-box retailers, while a mid-block truck drive and adjacent loading docks are concealed from view to keep delivery vehicles off public streets.