News in the nation’s capital Your meeting and event options continue to expand in Washington, DC. Year a er year, new developments and high-end hotels open in the District, making the nation’s capital a go-to destination for a successful and unforgettable event. WHAT’S NEW The Wharf will transform DC’s Southwest waterfront into a bustling new marina. NEWURBANHUBS The Wharf Phase I opening fall 2017 This $2 billion mixed-use development along the Washington Channel will sport 3.2 million square feet of hotel and retail space, along with waterfront parks, piers and promenades. Dining will emphasize local restaurateurs. A 140,000-square-foot venue for concerts and conventions will have conference seating for 3,200, dinner seating for 1,200 and capacity for 6,000 general admission. CityCenterDC Phased opening in progress Spread across 10 acres downtown near the convention center, the high-end CityCenterDC o ers a wealth of retail and dining options. Shops include Burberry, kate spade new york and Louis Vuitton, while restau-rants like Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse , DBGB Kitchen & Bar and Centrolina satisfy taste buds. City Market at O Phased opening in progress An award-winning mixed-use development in historic Shaw, this urban market features 86,239 square feet of retail space. Cambria Suites Washington, DC and local gelato maker Dolci Gelati have opened and more eateries are on the way, including a casual 4,400-square-foot restaurant with an outdoor patio. 14 | EVENT PLANNING GUIDE
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