A pair of new residential towers will soon rise alongside Cascade at Link and Core at Link, marking the next phase of a mega-development near the Douglas Metrorail Station. Spearheaded by Adler Development and 13th Floor Development, phase two of The Link at Douglas will deliver 824 residential units, 920 parking spaces, and ample ground-floor open space near rapid transit.
When updated plans were revealed in 2023, the project originally included 815 units, 936 parking spaces, and 27,247 SF of co-working space. However, recent revisions have increased the unit count by 9 while reducing parking by 16 spaces: an adjustment made possible by the removal of co-working spaces on levels 2-4 on the tower’s podium. Minor height changes were also made to the first tower, which has been reduced from 36 stories (411 FT) to 35 stories (396 FT). The second tower remains unchanged at 37 stories. Unfortunately, elevations also highlight a reduction in parking podium treatment, removing spandrel glass aimed at mimicking active floors to colored metal.
Designed by Arquitectonica to complement Cascade at Link in both design and functionality, the new towers will not include ground-floor retail. Instead, the ground level will feature lobby space, amenities, mechanical areas, and residential drop-off zones accessible by a colonnade. Retail needs for the community are already met by Cascade at Link, which houses tenants such as Milam’s Market, a full-fledged grocery store, and Belly Fish. Additionally, the project will integrate The Underline and contribute funding for improvements to the Douglas Road Metrorail Station.
Crane permits have been approved for the site and sponsored by L&R Structural Corp. The permits cover the shorter tower facing Douglas Road, as cranes of 509 FT and 471 FT are planned. While not a definitive schedule, the crane is said to be in use from April 1, 2025, and July 31, 2026. The second tower’s scheduling is unknown, with no FAA crane applications available for the second tower.
