"This is a major step towards economic revitalization for Southeast DC," says Michael Stevens, president and CEO of the Washington, DC Marketing Center, a public/private partnership for economic development in the District. "The new Giant Food store will demonstrate the buying power of Ward 8 residents and will drive additional retail to the area."
Construction is on schedule to begin in the spring of next year. Giant will lease the space from the JV.
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