Washington DC (northwest)

Northwest DC is the northwestern quadrant of the city, located north of the National Mall and west of North Capital Street. It is the largest section of the city, and it includes such neighborhoods as Dupont Circle, Georgetown, Adams Morgan, Tenleytown, Foggy Bottom, Cleveland Park, Mount Pleasant, the Palisades, Shepherd Park, Crestwood, and Friendship Heights.

Related Topics:
DC - Quadrant - National Mall - Dupont Circle - Georgetown - Adams Morgan - Tenleytown - Foggy Bottom - Cleveland Park - Mount Pleasant - The Palisades - Shepherd Park - Crestwood - Friendship Heights

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Northwest DC has a reputation for being predominantly affluent and white (particularly west of Rock Creek Park), as opposed to the other three quadrants, which are predominantly black. In reality Northwest is the most diverse quadrant of the city. Northwest contains many college campuses, including American University, George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, and the University of the District of Columbia. The MCI Center, home of the Washington Wizards, the Washington Capitals, and the Georgetown Hoyas as well as the venue for many concerts and other events, is located in Northwest, as are the National Cathedral, the White House, and Rock Creek Park.

Related Topics:
Rock Creek Park - American University - George Washington University - Georgetown University - Howard University - University of the District of Columbia - MCI Center - Washington Wizards - Washington Capitals - Georgetown Hoyas - National Cathedral - White House

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Politically, Northwest is made up of Wards 1,2,3,4,5, and 6. Wards 1 and 3 are the only wards located entirely within the quadrant.

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Northwest is the only quadrant accessible via all lines of the Washington Metro.

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