DC Mayor Bowser celebrates 'Phase 2' of District Wharf, creates new jobs and homes

WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser celebrated the completion of Phase Two of the Wharf on Wednesday.

Bowser was at the District Wharf discussing what the additions mean for D.C. residents and the community.

The event can be watched below:

The add-ons to the mile-long waterfront neighborhood on the Potomac River will create over 350 new homes and 3,000 jobs, the Executive Office of the Mayor said.

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An additional 1.15 million square feet of space was also added, reportedly including new multi-use spaces such as restaurants, hotels and parks.

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The first phase was completed in 2017 and the second kicked off in 2019.