The Bike Estate scours local blogs and government websites for information about bike facilities in new, recently opened, or planned residential or commercial buildings. The following is recently-filed development applications with the D.C. Zoning Commission.
UrbanTurf reports that the EDENS project, an expansive development in Union Market and pictured above, will offer public access to it rooftop and a total of 222 bicycle parking spaces.
According to the plan documents, the first level of the garage will include a secure bicycle storage room capable of accommodating 185 spaces. Residents will have separate bicycle storage from office and retail users, and all bicycle parking is located conveniently at the entrance of the top level of the garage.
The plans call for an additional approximately 37 short-term bicycle parking spaces located in public areas around the property. Showers and lockers will be provided for cyclists who commute to the project for work.
The building will include approximately 360 units, retail, and up to 250 vehicle parking spaces. The highlight of the project includes public access to a 28,800 sq feet of space with a quarter-mile walking and jogging path and multi-use recreational space that can be used for events.
Around the site, a pocket park will be built and contain fixed and movable site furnishings, dining areas, planters and other streetscape elements to hold sidewalk events and the daily use for residents, visitors, and office workers. On Street bicycle parking will also be available on or near sidewalks surrounding the site.