# Alteration or repair permit BCIV2600099 at 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington

DC Department of Buildings permit BCIV2600099: issued Sep 9, 2026 for alteration or repair work at 3001 Connecticut Ave NW. This project redevelops the unused habitat space previously for the bison on the campus of Smithsonian Institution's National Zoo for a new animal habitat. Approximately 36,000 square feet of redevelopment includes rerouting of existing utilities, introduction of new utility piping, and the expansion of the existing Care Building. Erosion and sedimentation controls will be required. Stormwater best management practices, bioretention and planter box, and the preservation of select existing trees are planned to meet retention and detention requirements.

- Permit number: BCIV2600099
- Issued: Sep 9, 2026
- Type of work: Alteration or repair (city: Construction, civil plans)
- Status: Issued (city: Permit issued)
- Reported cost: Not listed
- ZIP code: 20008
- All permits at this address: https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/3001-connecticut-ave-nw/

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Source: DC Department of Buildings permit data (https://opendata.dc.gov/datasets/7296e6392349498bb6ba6ba3db836644_18), District of Columbia, CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Checked 2026-10-07 03:32 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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