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In a city short of vacant land, the adaptive re-use of obsolete buildings has become the norm for developers.  One of the best transformations in recent years is the Parker Flats at Gage School project located on the border of LeDroit Park and Bloomingdale neighborhoods.  This 92-unit project is anchored by the meticulously restored circa 1904 Gage School which houses 33 loft-style condos.  The project also includes two new buildings designed to complement the historic neighborhood and a 70-space underground parking garage.

Parker Flats developer finishes in many of the Gage School units include exposed brick, 14-foot ceilings, 12-ft historically accurate windows, stainless appliances, granite counters and maple cabinets.  Common amenities include…

Have you heard about the new mezzanine-level people watching perch at the P Street Whole Foods?  Now you can sit high above the action and watch health-conscious mid-city-ites shake melons, squeeze oranges and occasionally sneak a grape or two. People watching doesn't get any better than this!

For those who like to people watch.....and who doesn't in DC...how about a DC condo with a prime-time people watching balcony?  What could be better than checking out the scenery from your private balcony?

Much of the DC housing stock has outdoor balconies and space orientated away from the action towards the rear property.  After much introspective thought, here are our picks for the best people watching balconies in the District:

Q14 - Tough to top a balcony…

Harrison Square Townhomes is a community of modern DC row houses with a commanding presence on the block bounded by 12th, 13th, V and W Streets NW.  This location just a block north of Ben's Chili Bowl is very convenient to the entertainment, dining and transportation of U Street.  Harrison Square is truly a walker's paradise with a WalkScore rating of 97/100.

The Harrison Square community consists of 98 three-story townhomes designed to seamlessly blend with the existing architecture in this historic neighborhood.  The community was developed by EYA on the site of the former DC Children's Hospital.  EYA has developed other large scale townhouse projects in the District including Bryan Square Townhomes, Capital Quarter Townhouses and Hillandale.