RFK Stadium Site Redevelopment Study

摘要

An important site in the nations capital could be transformed into a dramatic gateway to the city if plans envisioned by the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) are realized. The Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Memorial Stadium site, located on East Capitol Street along the banks of the Anacostia River, has long been considered a strategic location. The site serves as the eastern gateway to the citys monumental core and is a direct link between the Capitol Hill neighborhood and the Anacostia Rivers western banks. Redevelopment of the RFK site presents an opportunity for new cultural and commemorative uses to attract visitors, but the site also presents an opportunity to address the recreational needs of local residents. NCPC envisions a mixture of residential and neighborhood commercial development in this area of the city that is ripe for revitalization. Recognizing that the stadium may be vacated by the sports teams now using it, NCPC staff recently completed an in-depth analysis of potential uses for the site. Through the recommendations offered in this report, NCPC seeks to balance local and federal interests by creating a lively destination for residents and visitors.