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National Harbor apartments underway

National Harbor apartments underway

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The , of Greenbelt, and the , of Fairfax, Va., announced the start of construction of The Esplanade, ‘s first rental apartment .

The $70 million high-rise project will include 262 luxury , 14,400 square feet of street-level retail, and a 420-space parking garage.

Residences will be available in studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans.

Construction is expected to be completed in early 2015. National Harbor, developed by Peterson Cos., opened in 2008.

A 350-acre mixed-use community on the banks of the Potomac River in Prince George’s County, it presently contains hotels, restaurants, retail stores, offices, entertainment, and nearly 600 residential condominiums and townhouses.