Revitalization Drama: D.C. Council Approves $515 Million Project to Modernize Capital One Arena, But Controversy Looms
Washington, D.C. – The D.C. Council has approved a $515 million investment over the next three years to support the modernization of Capital One Arena by Ted Leonsis, the owner of the Washington Wizards and Capitals. This initiative aims to transform the Gallery Place and Chinatown area into an entertainment district to revitalize the downtown economy. Following an agreement between Leonsis and Mayor Muriel E. Bowser to keep the sports teams playing in the downtown …