District Wharf and liveaboard boaters declare essential partnership amid Phase 2 construction
District Wharf views the liveaboard boater community as an important example of innovative housing solutions, diversity, and an important partner in maintaining the health and safety of the Washington Channel.
Near D.C.’s Corridors Of Power, A Channel Of Laid-Back Houseboat Life
For the people living in Washington, D.C.’s only houseboat community, the easy rhythms and rituals of their days on the water are a stark contrast to the U.S. capital’s reputation as a swamp.
At Gangplank Marina, a community ‘rises and falls with the tides’
Living on the water isn’t easy, but these floating residents enjoy nature views and a tightknit neighborhood.
- More People are Using DC’s Waterways – WAMU – Jason Kopp
- Meet Your Neighbor – Laneyse Hooks and Wanda
- Changes of Latitude at Gangplank Marina – Ramsey Poston
- Life on the Water and On the Move – John McLaughlin
- Living Aboard in Southwest DC – Ethan Smith and Joan Muwahad 2018
- Gangplank Resident Portraits Project – Becky Harlan 2018
- How does Gangplank Prepare for a Hurricane? – September 2018
- WETA Neighborhoods Gangplank Marina – April 2018
- Parade of Lights Contest – January 8, 2016
- Construction Forces DC Houseboat Residents Into Smaller Docks – November 19, 2015
- How to Afford Waterfront Property: Buy a Houseboat – November 11, 2015
- Development at Southwest D.C. marina creates tensions for ‘live-aboards’ – October 7, 2015
- Meet the Neighbors: The ‘Liveaboards’ of Southwest – September 22, 2015
- Southwest DC’s Floating Homes Open to Visitors – September 10, 2015
- Southwest Waterfront Development Hits Milestone – July 16, 2015
- Contrite Over Failed Urban Renewal, Washington D.C. Refreshes a Waterfront – November 18, 2014
- Southwest Waterfront: Born of change, about to change again – November 7, 2014
- Land Ho: The District’s Best Fireboat Is on Ice – October 15, 2014
- Home sweet boat: enjoying views, commutes, camaraderie – September 3, 2013
- Ward 6: ‘The Wharf’ Aims To Redefine D.C.’s Southwest Waterfront – March 28, 2014
- Southwest Waterfront redevelopment set to break ground, but not without concerns – March 7, 2014
- Boats and Homes 2013! – September 19, 2013
- D.C. Boat Dwelling: A Surprisingly Awesome Alternative – July 11, 2013
- Houseboat replaces life on land – July 20, 2013
- In houseboat neighborhood, stunning views, minimal commutes and dock parties – June 27, 2013
- Southwest D.C. Gears Up For More Redevelopment – January 11, 2013
- My Story: Home Is Where Your Houseboat Is – January 2013
- You Think You Have It Bad During Hurricane Sandy? Just Think of D.C.’s Houseboaters – October 29, 2012
- Rock the Boat – June 29, 2012
- Down the Gangplank: ‘Dear Lord, Bless This Vessel and All Who Sail On Her …’ – May 25, 2012
- Anchoring now prohibited in Washington DC harbor – August 10, 2016
- Down the Gangplank: Our Little Pink House(boats) – March 25, 2012
- A Floating Community Fights To Keep Traditions Alive – December 16, 2011
- Southwest D.C. Waterfront Boat Home Tour – September 12, 2011
- First tour of the floating Southwest liveaboard residences to be held Aug. 13 – September 7, 2011
- With Future Finally Assured, Liveaboards Host an Open House – August 15, 2011
- Unique Spaces: The Live-Aboards of Gangplank Marina – August 11, 2011
- Murky waters for D.C.’s ‘boat people’ on Southwest waterfront – September 27, 2010