FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 6, 2014

Contact: Stephanie Liotta-Atkinson

The Menkiti Group
202.808.8243
Stephanie@menkitigroup.com

The Menkiti Group Awarded Development Rights to Mixed-use Properties in

the Heart of Mount Rainier Maryland
WASHINGTON, DC The Menkiti Group has been selected by the Redevelopment Authority
of Prince Georges County, Maryland to redevelop the 3300 block of Rhode Island Avenue in
the Mount Rainier Gateway Arts District. The three historic buildings comprising the 3300 block
will be restored by the Menkiti Group and will consist of 12 residential units above 10,000
square feet of commercial space. The Menkiti Group has already obtained commitments from
Annies Ace Hardware, famed restaurateur Joe Englert, and arts incubator ReCreative Spaces, to
occupy the three commercial spaces fronting Rhode Island Avenue.
We are honored to be entrusted with the redevelopment of this site and we are very excited to
breathe new life into the existing buildings, stated Mark Rengel, Vice President of Development
for the Menkiti Group. The vibrant collection of uses that we have planned for the site will
activate the commercial core of Mount Rainier and bring much needed economic activity to heart
of the neighborhood.
The Menkiti Group is partnering with the Gateway Community Development Corporation, a
local nonprofit dedicated to the revitalization of the Route 1 corridor, in the development of the
project. During the design phase, the project team will conduct a number of public design
charrettes to engage local residents and gain a practical understanding of the needs of the Mount
Rainier community.
The proposed redevelopment will involve a number of sustainable design practices including
provisions for an extensive green roof capable of retaining storm water on site, solar hot water
heating, in addition to the potential for solar photovoltaic arrays on all roof areas.
Mount Rainier benefits from many economic and physical attributes, including many historic
and cultural assets, that position the neighborhood for a resurgence, stated Bo Menkiti, Founder
and CEO of the Menkiti Group. The renewal of the 3300 block of Rhode Island Avenue will be
catalytic for Mount Rainier, and we intend to devote our time and resources to building the
vibrant urban centerpiece that has been long desired by the local community.

About the Menkiti Group

The Menkiti Group is a real estate services company dedicated to transforming lives and
communities in the Washington, DC area. The Menkiti Group is focused on strengthening
neighborhoods through the strategic development, management, and sale of real estate in urban

markets. The company has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing
private companies in America for the past four years. For more information on the Menkiti
Group, visit www.menkitigroup.com.
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