A European spa operator, Therme, has put forward plans to develop a 15‑acre wellness resort along the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C.'s Ward 8. The proposal has generated discussion among local residents about the potential benefits and the possible costs and impacts on the neighborhood.
Residents of Ward 8 are weighing the anticipated advantages of the large wellness complex against concerns about how the project could affect their community, leading to mixed reactions to the plan.