Construction on Cheltenham Drive

Construction and CVS

Most of the construction in Bethesda ends up being on the west side of Wisconsin Avenue, but here is some on the east side.  The old Midas auto repair location next to the CVS pharmacy has been torn down.  It will be replaced with a mixed-use residential building with up to 102 residential units as well as up to 8 live/work units. You read the site plan here.

Cheltenham Drive and demolition

 This is a pretty small piece of property, 110 units seems like a lot. The maximum height allowable is 90 feet. The average space per unit works out to only 710 square feet (probably a bit smaller due to walls and hallways).

From behind

 Anyone else remember when Midas was called "Midas Mufflers" and they specialized in replacing (wait for it)...mufflers?

The Pinnacle: North Bethesda construction

Pallas is behind and to the left, Old Georgetown Road in the foreground

The Pinnacle is a senior living building arriving in 2026. It is being built across from Pike and Rose on the corner of Old Georgetown Road and, um, Old Georgetown Road.  When complete it will have 191 units in 17 stories with a mix of independent living, assisted living and memory care.

As seen from Executive Blvd

Executive Boulevard in the foreground, construction behind it.

Pinnacle from Pike and Rose

Old Georgetown Road (the part that isn't also MD-187) in the foreground, construction behind it. It looks like it is 13 stories so far with more to be added.

Pinnacle North Bethesda<