Overview
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The CCCN Campus is located in the heart of Washington, DC and within minutes
of the US Capitol, Union Station, and the National Mall
- Great access to Metro's Red Line
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The north end of the campus is bordered by a future pedestrian
bridge, linking the Rhode Island Ave - Brentwood Metro to the
Metropolitan Branch Trail
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The south end of the campus is a short 2300 ft. walk from
the New York Ave - Florida Ave Metro via the Metropolitan Branch
Trail
- The Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT) runs the entire length of the campus
- This multi-use trail / bike path stretches from Silver Spring to Union Station
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The MBT includes connections to the Anacostia Tributaries Trail System,
the Capital Crescent Trail, and the East Coast Greenway as well as access to
seven of Metro's Red Line stations.
- Part of the Eckington Neighborhood
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Eckington is "a mix of young professionals, government workers, artists and young families
who want to live in the city and avoid commuting an hour. . . Those who choose to make Eckington
their home say they are drawn by a diverse, friendly community, the solid housing stock and myriad
transportation options." -- Slater, Mary Ellen. "An Urban Neighborhood on the Rise." The Washington Post
3 Jan. 2009, natl. ed. : F01.
- Part of the NoMa Business Improvement District (BID)
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Located just north of Capitol Hill and Union Station, NoMa
is one of the District's most exciting mixed-use neighborhoods.
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The BID is helping to make NoMa safe, clean, and attractive for businesses,
residents, and visitors through a variety of services and events.
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CCCN makes up NoMa's northern section. See the NoMa Development Map.