Mayor Bowser Delivers First Housing and Homeownership Opportunities at Reservoir District on Former McMillan Site

Mayor Muriel Bowser officially opened the Reservoir District Townhomes in Ward 5, adding 146 new for-sale townhomes, including 22 affordable units. This project is part of a broader effort to redevelop the former McMillan Sand Filtration Site into a lively mixed-use area. Bowser stated that the initiative exemplifies the city's ability to transform underutilized land into beneficial community resources. The partnership with Vision McMillan Partners includes plans for additional apartments, retail space, and medical offices. Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie expressed personal pride in the project, emphasizing its alignment with local community values.

The development is supported by significant funding in Bowser's FY26 Budget, which allocates over $175 million for new housing initiatives. To further engage the community, Reservoir District announced a summer event series aimed at fostering neighborhood connections. The townhome designs honor the site's history, featuring architecture that complements preserved structures from the original filtration plant.