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Mayor Bowser Selects Proposal to Deliver New Community Center, Library, and Housing at Chevy Chase Civic Site in Ward 3
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January 16, 2026

Mayor Bowser Selects Proposal to Deliver New Community Center, Library, and Housing at Chevy Chase Civic Site in Ward 3

Mayor Muriel Bowser and DMPED selected Rift Valley Capital to redevelop the Chevy Chase Civic Site into a modern public hub featuring a new library, community center, expanded open space, and 177 mixed-income homes. Chosen through a competitive RFP, Rift Valley’s locally led proposal was praised for delivering strong public benefits, thoughtful design, and community-focused amenities while advancing the District’s goals for inclusive growth and affordable housing in Ward 3.

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D.C. Awards Chevy Chase Civic Site Redevelopment To Local Developer
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January 16, 2026

D.C. Awards Chevy Chase Civic Site Redevelopment To Local Developer

Mayor Muriel Bowser selected Rift Valley Capital to redevelop the Chevy Chase Civic Site with 177 mixed-income homes, including 54 affordable units, alongside a new library, community center, and neighborhood retail. Chosen from eight proposals, the plan emphasizes high-quality public space, outdoor amenities, and community integration. City officials praised the locally led proposal for its thoughtful scale, strong design, limited public subsidy needs, and responsiveness to community feedback.

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D.C. selects Rift Valley Capital to transform Chevy Chase library site
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January 16, 2026

D.C. selects Rift Valley Capital to transform Chevy Chase library site

The District has selected Rift Valley Capital LLC to redevelop the Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library and Community Center into a mixed-use project that combines 177 mixed-income homes, neighborhood retail, and new public facilities. The plan replaces aging buildings with a modern library and community center while delivering 54 deeply affordable units in a high-opportunity area. City leaders say the project reflects Rift Valley’s ability to balance housing needs, community services, and long-term neighborhood value.

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D.C. Council approves budget with $1B RFK stadium funding, advances housing reform
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July 28, 2025

D.C. Council approves budget with $1B RFK stadium funding, advances housing reform

The District’s Office to Anything program is designed to jump-start downtown revitalization by encouraging underused office buildings to be converted into hotels, housing, or other active uses through tax abatements and zoning flexibility. As part of the FY2026 budget, the program’s boundaries were expanded to include a project led by Rift Valley Capital LLC in Chinatown. In exchange for the incentive, Rift Valley committed to culturally focused retail, an Asian market, and direct financial support for Chinatown preservation—linking adaptive reuse with community investment.

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WTTG/FOX5 - Holding on to Heritage While Looking to the Future
July 26, 2025

WTTG/FOX5 - Holding on to Heritage While Looking to the Future

Local coverage notes that Rift Valley Capital, in partnership with Chinatown property owner Eddie Moy, is moving forward on a thoughtfully designed boutique hotel project that blends historic rowhomes with new construction in D.C.’s Chinatown. While the neighborhood continues to evolve and some longstanding businesses have closed, developers emphasize preservation of historic structures and activation of underused space through hospitality and ground-floor retail, aiming to support long-term vibrancy and economic activity in the district.

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Rift Valley Capital seeks to build 189-room hotel near Union Market
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April 2, 2025

Rift Valley Capital seeks to build 189-room hotel near Union Market

D.C.-based Rift Valley Capital LLC is advancing plans for a 189-room hotel in NoMa, reflecting confidence in the city’s growing hospitality market. The proposal would activate a vacant lot near Union Market while thoughtfully integrating the adjacent historic National Capital Press Building for hotel use. By repurposing underused space and enhancing street-level activity, the project highlights Rift Valley’s adaptive, preservation-minded approach and its ability to align historic assets with contemporary demand in a key transit-oriented location.

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D.C. construction firm GCS-Sigal bolsters leadership as it pursues larger projects and partnership with Rift Valley (WBJ)
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March 21, 2023

D.C. construction firm GCS-Sigal bolsters leadership as it pursues larger projects and partnership with Rift Valley (WBJ)

GCS-Sigal is entering a new growth phase after promoting longtime managers Gabe Oliver and Dan Waldo to partners, strengthening its leadership team alongside CEO Mike Sigal. Following a merger and relocation to Washington, D.C., the firm has expanded its role in public, multifamily and interior construction. A key example of this momentum is its collaboration with Rift Valley Partners, with whom GCS-Sigal will redevelop Engine Co. 12 into a mixed-use project combining a new fire station and housing—highlighting the firm’s strategic, partnership-driven approach to complex urban development.

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