Featured Projects: The ARC The Town Hall Educational Arts Cultural Facility (THE ARC) is a public/private initiative between Building Bridges Across the River (a non profit organization that was formed by William C. Smith & Co., a District-based development and property management firm for the specific purpose of developing this project) and DHCD. THE ARC is located at 19th Street & Mississippi Avenue, SE. This facility sits on 16.5 acres of National Park Service land that was transferred to the jurisdiction of the District. Several public service entities occupy this building, including the Boys and Girls Club, Covenant House, the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Levine School of Music and the Washington Ballet. THE ARC has become a centerpiece of the Ward 8 community. The DHCD served as a major funding partner in this initiative by providing $7 million of the $25 million total development cost. For more information, please visit The ARC website.