Project Sequencing
DGS and DOC envision utilizing land proximate to the existing CTF and CDF for the creation of a building complex containing three connected buildings. Key components of this vision include: test
- New Building 1: The new Intake, Medical, Behavioral Health Housing & Admin Building
- New Building 2: The new Housing Building: constructed to replace current CDF housing
- CTF: continued use of CTF to house its current population
- CDF: discontinued use of the CDF after construction of the new buildings is completed
To fulfill DOC’s long-term goals, the District has developed a sequenced approach to construction of the new facilities to focus on the highest operational needs as identified through the project’s Pre-Design phase. The sequenced plan takes advantage of long-term budget opportunities and conforms to the approved plans for the area. Completion of both new buildings will support the operational goals of the DOC and enable it to discontinue the use of the existing CDF.
Begin creating a new correctional complex that meets the needs of a changing population
Create in New Building 1 (Intake, Medical, Behavioral Health Housing & Admin Building)
- Therapeutic housing
- Resident support space
- Treatment space
- Facility parking
Relocate to the New Building 1 (Intake, Medical, Behavioral Health Housing & Admin Building)
- Resident intake & release
- Intake housing
- Reentry planning
- Medical
- Facility administrationResident intake & release
Retain and Renovate in the Existing CTF*
- Kitchen
- Laundry
- Outpatient clinic
- Women's Center
Construct a new housing building within the correctional complex
Create in New Building 2 (Housing Building)
- CDF replacement housing
- Resident support space
- Staff support space
- Facility parking
*Renovation activities will be part of a separate, simultaneous CTF renovation project.
The fiscal year for the District is from October 1 to September 30. References to quarters (Q1-Q4) in the project timeline correspond to this fiscal year as follows:
- Q1 = October-December
- Q2 = January-March
- Q3 = April-June
- Q4 = July-September
Project Start: 2023 Q4 2023 – Q3 2024
Pre-Design:
- Facility Population Projection
- Site Selection
- Programming
- DOC Resident and Staff Surveys
- Advocacy Group Surveys
Entitlements:
- DC Zoning Commission
- U.S. Commission of Fine Arts
- National Capital Planning Commission
Q3 2024 – Q2 2026
Design
Q3 2024 – Q1 2025
Design and Construction Team Procurement Process
Q1 2027
Groundbreaking
Q1 2027 – Q3 2030
Sequence 1: Construction of Building 1 (Intake, Medical, Behavioral Health Housing & Admin Building); Existing CTF Renovations*
Q4 2029 – Q3 2030
Transition and Activation Process for Building 1 (Intake, Medical, Behavioral Health Housing & Admin Building)
Q2 2030 – Q1 2031
Prepare CDF Building for Construction of new Housing Building
Q1 2031 – Q3 2034
Sequence 2: Construction of Building 2 (New Housing Building; Begin discontinuance of CDF use)
Q2 2034 – Q4 2034
Transition and Activation Process for New Complex
Where will the new facility be located?
The DC CTF Annex will be located south of Massachusetts Avenue adjacent to the existing CTF.
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- Construction of Building 1 (Intake, Medical, Behavioral Health Housing and Admin Building).
- Construction of Building 2 (Housing Building with support functions).
- A new Unified Correctional Complex will be created utilizing the existing CTF Building and new construction.
- Sequenced discontinuance of CDF, including demolition of Admin Building to make way for new Housing Building.
- Extension of Massachusetts Ave. built in accordance with the Hill East Master Plan.
The Mayor’s budget has construction spread across multiple years – does this mean the project will be phased?
The District has developed a sequenced approach to construction of the CTF Annex to focus on the highest operational needs as identified throughout the project’s Pre-Design. The sequenced plan takes advantage of long-term budget opportunities; conforms to the approved Hill East Masterplan; and allows the District to create a ‘one-complex’ vision.
Sequence 1 of the project will allow the District to respond to increasing behavioral health needs of the DOC resident population through the construction of a new Intake, Medical, Behavioral Health Housing & Administration Building to include therapeutic housing, management, support and treatment spaces. This new area will allow the DOC to support residents through a modern approach focused on therapeutic treatment and reducing recidivism. Sequence 1 seeks to improve functionality of the future complex through modernized and centralized support functions, such as intake and release, kitchen, laundry, outpatient clinic and new administrative areas. Relocating support functions allows the DOC to reorganize and reconceptualize areas within the CTF including improved areas for female housing. Some support functions will be located in the new CTF Annex and others will be part of a renovation to the existing CTF (conducted under a separate project). The DOC, DGS and CGL teams are working together to determine the best use of the existing CTF.
Sequence 2 of the project involves the construction of a new housing building in line with the scale of the surrounding neighborhood to replace housing currently located in the CDF. Completion of this housing will support the operational goals of the DOC and enable it to discontinue use of the existing CDF.
Begin creating a new correctional complex that meets the needs of a changing population
Create in New Building 1 (Intake, Medical, Behavioral Health Housing & Admin Building)
- Therapeutic housing
- Resident support space
- Treatment space
- Facility parking
Relocate to the New Building 1 (Intake, Medical, Behavioral Health Housing & Admin Building)
- Resident intake & release
- Intake housing
- Reentry planning
- Medical
- Facility administration
Retain and Renovate in the Existing CTF*
- Kitchen
- Laundry
- Outpatient clinic
- Women's Center
Construct a new housing building within the correctional complex
Create in New Building 2 (Housing Building)
- CDF replacement housing
- Resident support space
- Staff support space
- Facility parking
*Renovation activities will be part of a separate, simultaneous CTF renovation project.
When will the new facility open?
Building 1 the Intake, Medical, Behavioral Health Housing & Admin Building is expected to be complete in 2030; Building 2 the new housing building is expected to be complete in 2034. These dates are subject to change. More detailed information on each sequence can be found here.
Financial/Budgetary
- Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Proposal
Outreach/Engagement
- ANC7F Information Session Presentation 5/21/2024
- ANC7F Information Session Presentation 6/18/2024
- ANC7D Information Session Presentation 6/11/2024
- Ward 8 Community Information Session Presentation 6/27/2024
- CTF Annex Project Presentation 5/29/2024
Survey Results/Findings
- DC CTF Annex Survey Executive Summary - Resident Responses
- DC CTF Annex Survey Executive Summary - Staff Responses
Other Media
- DOC and DGS Announce Public Information Sessions and Launch Website for the Correctional Treatment Facility Annex Project
Pre-Design
The Pre-Design Phase is essential to establishing the mission, size, general design configuration, building methods and capital and operating cost estimates. Significant public outreach efforts will also take place during this phase to ensure the community has ample input into planning efforts.
Validation of Need
The first step in planning for the CTF Annex involves a highly specialized, scientific process of updating population forecasts with an analysis of the impact of current and planned programs, as well as identification of potential strategies for population reduction that are consistent with an evidence-based approach to justice system management. Specifically, the Architectural Program Consultant (APC) will review criminal justice system population demographics, criminal background and special needs of the current and projected population. They also will conduct a detailed analysis of the specific needs of the mentally and behaviorally challenged population. The result of this work will be facility population projections outlining future system facility and program capacity requirements over the next 10+ years, including bed space.
Site Evaluation
In coordination with various District agencies and development authorities, including the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED), the APC will describe the area available for development; identify the maximum height of the proposed building; document existing utilities on the site; and prepare a survey of the site topographical profile. As part of site evaluation efforts, the APC will also project future parking needs and propose transportation demand management strategies and programs aimed at reducing demand for parking.
Programming
The programming phase will guide the District in the preparation of a CTF Annex project design that will capture the goals, objectives and standard of operations for this DOC facility that provides the most cost- and operationally effective outcome. Architectural program guidelines will be focused on achieving effective and staff-efficient security, resident management and operational and maintenance characteristics and will serve as a guide and benchmark throughout the design phase.
Programming will be informed by gathering feedback from DOC residents and staff.
Summaries of those survey results:
- DC CTF Annex Survey Executive Summary - Resident Responses
- DC CTF Annex Survey Executive Summary - Staff Responses
Concept Design and Cost Estimate
The APC will develop conceptual drawings including site plans, floor plans, building sections and building elevations that reflect the spatial program, relationship diagrams, parking needs and site profile. The plans will describe basic materials and methods to meet codes; illustrate types of furnishings and materials to reflect the building’s mission; and establish building criteria for engineering and security systems. Sustainable design strategies will be taken into consideration during this phase and a Pre-Design phase cost estimate will be developed.