The Invisible Hand Part II: The Future of Stevens School

This past Friday, the DC Office of Property Management (OPM) held an informational meeting for charter schools’ representatives at the Reeve Center to answer questions about the Sept. 25 release of “Request for Offers for the Reuse of DCPS Excess Space.” First preference will go to charter schools, which are allowed to have teams for mixed-use development. Those not attending the meeting will most likely miss the scheduled one-time school walkthrough this week.

Stevens School was newly added to the existing list of schools scheduled for reuse. Attendees asked what would happen to the properties if the OPM rejects the applications or there are no development offers made. No answer was forthcoming. It was also noted that even if there is an offer made, it is non-binding. Offers are due by October 27. — FBN