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The D.C. Department of General Services recently noted three city facilities received awards this year.

The Arboretum Recreation Center in Ward 5 was feted by the Global Future Design Awards for its uniquely designed timber facility. 

The Brooks, a short-term housing facility in Ward 3, was honored with an Architectural Award at the 2023 American Institute of Architectsโ€”D.C. Chapter Design Awards. 

The St. Elizabeths East Campus in Ward 8 was awarded by the Construction Management Association of America as the best transportation construction project with a budget under $50 million.

Agency Director Delano Hunter said, โ€œEvery day, DSG builds, maintains and sustains world-class facilities for all District residents, and these recognitions reaffirm our commitment to excellence.โ€

James Wright Jr. is the D.C. political reporter for the Washington Informer Newspaper. He has worked for the Washington AFRO-American Newspaper as a reporter, city editor and freelance writer and The Washington...

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