Howard University has applied for a demolition permit for its three-story College of Nursing and Allied Health Building, also known as Freedmen’s Hospital Annex. The building is located at 516 Bryant St. NW in Washington D.C., according to a report from the Washington Business Journal.
The university’s decision to demolish the building is part of their efforts to make room for a new $650 million, 225-bed Level I trauma center. This project has secured significant funding, including $225 million in tax abatements and $25 million in infrastructure support from the District, as well as a federal grant worth $100 million.
The hospital is expected to be completed by 2027. Along with this development, Howard University plans on investing an additional $785 million into various academic centers such as the Health Sciences Complex, Center for Arts and Communications,and STEM center.
This news was originally reported by the Washington Business Journal but can now be found on Connect CRE’s website under “Howard University Plans Demolition of Freedmen’s Hospital.”
