D.C. Mayor Bowser unveils final phase of Skyland Town Center transformation

By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political WriterTmcqueen@afro.comD.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) announced the final phase of a three-part transformation for the Skyland Town Center on June 20. The new development will bring 126 townhomes, 75 affordable housing units for seniors, 10,000 square feet for retail, a public square and a plaza to Ward 7.D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) announces the third and final phase for the transformation of the Skyland Town Center on June 20. Photo credit: AFRO Photo/Tashi McQueen“It’s been 10 years since we broke ground here. We’re excited about Skyland,” said Bowser at the live-streamed groundbreaking ceremony. “I want to thank the community for trusting, believing and fighting for this neighborhood. When we all work together we not only get economic development, but we get economic development that enhances the neighborhood and delivers what the people want.”The residential area’s nearly 90,000 inhabitants will benefit from the complete transformation of the Skyland Town Center. As 83 percent of Ward 7 residents are African-American and 7 percent are White, according to 2022 U.S. Census data, Black residents should largely benefit from this investment.Bowser acknowledged the delays in the process but emphasized that they are on track now and will get done.“I have...