Ballpark Is Ready, but the Neighborhood Isn’t – The Post
The headline pretty much says it all.

Roughly $6.1 billion worth of construction is underway, with planners estimating that it will eventually include more than 12 million square feet of office space, 9,000 residential units, 1,200 hotel rooms and 800,000 square feet of shops, restaurants and other entertainment venues.

This is going to be a wonderful neighborhood — eventually.

Interactive Neighborhood map | Paying for the Ballpark

Nationals’ new ballpark is a D.C. showpiece – The Sun
The architecture critic takes a look at the new ballpark, comparing and contrasting it to Camden Yards.

GEORGE SOLOMON – Nationals’ New Stadium Should Produce Enduring Fun – The Post
In anticipation of the ballpark, Solomon gets friends, family and Stan Kasten to tell him about their first trip to a ballpark.

THOM LOVERRO – At first glance, park is big improvement – The Wash. Times
“It is remarkable it turned out as well as it did.”

A guide to the best ways to reach Nationals Park – The Wash. Examiner
How to get to the ballpark.

A Ballpark Begins Its Inning – The Post
Nationals Park gets first trial run – nationals.com
Nationals Park draws rave reviews – nationals.com
GW, St. Joseph’s honored to open field – nationals.com
The first baseball game at Nationals Park was on Saturday with George Washington University vs. St. Joseph’s University.

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