740 9th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

Voted one of the 10 Great Neighborhoods in America - 2007 by the American Planning Association,they describe it as: "Sitting in the shadow of the nation's Capitol, the Eastern Market neighborhood has retained its unpretentious, charming nature for more than 200 years. As a result of its original design and the community's commitment to local preservation, the area has weathered many political and economic storms to emerge today as a thriving residential community with a strong sense of its history as well as its future. The American Planning Association has selected the Eastern Market neighborhood as one of 10 Great Neighborhoods in America for its continued success in balancing the demands of growth and change, while preserving the fundamental values of the community." Read the rest at: http://www.planning.org/greatplaces /neighborhoods/easternmarket.htm