Well, maybe Ellwood Thompson’s isn’t dead after all. I contacted the company and here’s their spokesperson’s response:
Our owner is still working with, and negotiating with the NY landlord. We very much want to be a part of Columbia Heights and DCUSA. The process is taking much longer than originally anticipated. Once negotiations are complete, we will let you know. And, we hope to have a “Neighborhood Meet & Greet” once everything is finalized.
I think the key part is “The process is taking much longer than originally anticipated.”
For those unfamiliar, Ellwood Thompson’s is an organic supermarket that’s been planning to come to DCUSA for years.
I believe the “NY landlord” is Grid Properties, who also developed the Harlem USA project in New York City, among others.
