Assembly Meeting & Meet-N-Greet
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
7:00PM • Room 412*
John A. Wilson Building
{*in the event room 412 is in use, room 123 will be used}
Special Presentation
Mr. Keith Morris, Director of Community Affairs,
East Region, Walmart
Walmart opening 4 stores in Washington, D.C. in 2012
Home Accents Today Staff — Home Accents Today, 11/18/2010 12:53:51 PM
Washington, D.C. — Walmart announced a two-year plan to open four stores across the District, all scheduled to open in 2012. The new stores will be located at 801 New Jersey Avenue NW; Georgia and Missouri Avenue NW; Capitol Heights (East Capitol Street and 58th); and New York Avenue and Bladensburg Road. The size of each store will be between 80,000 and 120,000 square feet.
The stores will offer a full grocery selection, including fresh produce, a bakery, delicatessen and organic food items as well as a full service pharmacy and a wide variety of general merchandise. Walmart plans to open local hiring centers and will announce details soon. The retailer also plans to broaden its commitment to supporting local organizations, particularly in the areas of workforce development and education.
Last year, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation contributed more than $2.2 million in cash and in-kind gifts to D.C.-based non-profit organizations including the D.C. Central Kitchen, Rachael’s Women’s Center, Latino Economic Development Corporation, Capital Area Food Bank and the Center for Inspired Teaching.
Bates Area Civic Association 
I always remind myself that the 801 New Jersey Avenue NW store is just a few blocks south of the Bates Area. This could affect traffic. While it is the closest, the New York Avenue and Bladensburg Road store could make it even more difficult to get out of town. However, it does mean that Walmart would be convenient stop for all the parents taking their kids back to Maryland after school lets out.
It would be great to see Maryland residents leave some revenue in the District for a change. I am all for VA and MD residents spending money in the District and help fund the roads they help congest and deteriorate.
I also know plenty of folks that work across the street or very near the NJ Ave site. They even live in Virginia. I do see a benefit in having them leave the sales tax contributions inside the District as well. Great co-workers, nice people, but I still would like a fair share of their money.