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CityCenterDC

Imagine a giant playground and city all in one, built right in Washington, D.C.!

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CityCenterDC Courtyard In 2019

CityCenterDC Courtyard In 2019

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Amazon Prime van blocking bike lane at CityCenterDC
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CityCenterDC - looking west across Gould lot - 2011-08-20
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CityCenterDC - Clark-Smoot Joint Venture - 2011-08-20
CityCenterDC plaza

Key Facts

Location
Downtown Washington, D.C.
Area
Covers more than five city blocks.
Started Construction
April 4, 2011.
Fun Fact
It's so big, it used to be the largest new city development on the East Coast of the USA!

Where is This Amazing Place?

CityCenterDC is like a super-duper neighborhood right in the middle of Washington, D.C. It's in a busy part of the city called downtown. Think of it as a big, exciting block party that never ends! It's so big, it covers more space than five regular city blocks put together. That's a lot of room for fun and exploring!

How Did It Get So Big?

A long time ago, where CityCenterDC is now, there used to be a big building called the Washington Convention Center. Then, people decided to build something new and exciting! They started building CityCenterDC in 2011, and it took a few years to finish. It's like building a giant LEGO castle that takes a lot of time and pieces!

What Can You Do There?

CityCenterDC is a place where people can live, work, and play! It has tall buildings where people live in apartments and condos. There are also places for people to work in offices, and even a fancy hotel for visitors. Plus, there are parks and open spaces to relax and have fun. It's like a mini-city all by itself!

Super Cool Facts!

Did you know CityCenterDC is one of the biggest new projects like it in the whole United States? It's so big that it used to be the largest urban development on the East Coast! That means it was the biggest new city-like place being built on that side of the country for a while. Wow!

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