A comprehensive plan combining historic preservation, new development, and a network of open public spaces for a vibrant and healthy community in the District of Columbia.
Constructed at the end of the 19th century as the McMillan sand filtration facility, which provided clean drinking water to DC city residents, the site had been unused and inaccessible for many decades. To bring the 25 acres of unused land and historic structures back to life, Perkins Eastman engaged in a robust public engagement process to arrive at a vision comprised of diverse market and affordable housing opportunities, medical office space, retail, and open spaces that includes the largest new park in the city. Built in a time when works of civic infrastructure were constructed with great care and consideration, the plan preserves underground filtration beds, large concrete sand storage bins and the unique topography of the landmark. The resulting Reservoir Park is a new neighborhood that enhances the surrounding districts and brings new amenities to the local community. Its central community center, designed by Perkins Eastman, was the first completed building to open in 2024.
| Client | Vision McMillan Partners, LLC |
| Size | 25 acres |
| Services | Architecture, Planning, Urban Design |
| Project Partner | Quinn Evans, Architect of Record |
| Sustainability | Targeting LEED-ND Gold |
News Coverage
News Release: Perkins Eastman DC Celebrates Grand Opening of Reservoir Park in Washington, DC
Insights post: “Cracking the Code on Affordable Housing,” Aug. 24, 2023
Awards
2014 DC Unbuilt Awards, American Institute of Architects