New Vision for Poplar Point: Big Changes Ahead for Key Waterfront Site in Washington, D.C.

Exciting changes are on the horizon for Poplar Point, a 110-acre site along the eastern edge of the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C.'s Ward 8. Earlier this month, the National Park Service (NPS), working with District of Columbia government, shared a concept master plan that lays out the future of this important property.

Poplar Point holds historical significance – it was created in the early 20th century as part of an Anacostia River dredging project – and today it is home to open spaces, wetlands and several federal administrative facilities. However, under the DC Lands Act of 2006, the site is set to transfer from federal to District control, paving the way for a new chapter.