As the area grew, so did the company’s role, expanding from residential developments into commercial spaces, shopping centers, and mixed-use projects. Today, CCLC continues to build on its legacy, managing a diverse portfolio of properties and contributing to the ongoing vitality of the communities it serves.
CCLC fully acknowledges that, despite Senator Newlands’ contributions to developing this region, his views on race were discriminatory and left an impact on our community. While our founder’s legacy is part of our history, CCLC stands firmly opposed to those beliefs and is committed to fostering communities defined by inclusivity, respect, and openness.
Today, we dedicate ourselves to creating welcoming spaces and to building neighborhoods that reflect and celebrate diversity.
After more than a century as The CCLC, we’ve evolved into CCLC, reflecting of our modern identity, expanded reach, and continued commitment to thoughtful growth. The name may be shorter, but the values behind it remain just as deep.
CCLC marked a milestone decade with the grand opening of Chevy Chase Lake, the launch of the Ascend shared amenity program, a $25M renovation at 2 Bethesda, and the formation of the Friendship Heights Alliance.
CCLC enters a joint venture with Bozzuto to redevelop Chevy Chase Lake, setting the stage for a vibrant, mixed-use destination.
CCLC transitions from family ownership to independent governance, setting the stage for a more strategic, future-focused organizational model.
392,000 SF of premier office and retail shops open at The Collection in Chevy Chase. The retail site operates today with a vibrant mix of shops, services, restaurants, and an 8-story office building, 5425 Wisconsin Avenue.
The company opens 2 Bethesda Metro office, expanding its reach into Bethesda. The 17-story building exists today and is located 30 feet from the Metro's Bethesda station.
The CCLC plans a 12-story office at Wisconsin and Western. Built with Metro’s Friendship Heights station, it remains 2 Wisconsin Circle.
Two of suburban Maryland’s first strip shopping centers are built, now known as The Collection and Chevy Chase Lake.
The CCLC provides land for Montgomery County's first public school, now known as Chevy Chase Elementary School.
From 1901-1906 Chevy Chase begins to be divided into Sections to be developed for housing.
The company builds the Chevy Chase Inn on Connecticut Avenue. This property later became Chevy Chase Junior College (1903–1950) and is now under housing redevelopment.
The Rock Creek Railways Trolley line is completed, running seven miles along Connecticut Avenue from D.C.’s Cardoza/Shaw neighborhood to Coquelin Run in Maryland. The CCLC also builds a manmade lake—Chevy Chase Lake—which powered the trolley’s generator and later became the centerpiece of a popular amusement park.
CCLC marked a milestone decade with the grand opening of Chevy Chase Lake, the launch of the Ascend shared amenity program, a $25M renovation at 2 Bethesda, and the formation of the Friendship Heights Alliance.
CCLC enters a joint venture with Bozzuto to redevelop Chevy Chase Lake, setting the stage for a vibrant, mixed-use destination.
CCLC transitions from family ownership to independent governance, setting the stage for a more strategic, future-focused organizational model.
392,000 SF of premier office and retail shops open at The Collection in Chevy Chase. The retail site operates today with a vibrant mix of shops, services, restaurants, and an 8-story office building, 5425 Wisconsin Avenue.
The company opens 2 Bethesda Metro office, expanding its reach into Bethesda. The 17-story building exists today and is located 30 feet from the Metro's Bethesda station.
The CCLC plans a 12-story office at Wisconsin and Western. Built with Metro’s Friendship Heights station, it remains 2 Wisconsin Circle.
Two of suburban Maryland’s first strip shopping centers are built, now known as The Collection and Chevy Chase Lake.
The CCLC provides land for Montgomery County's first public school, now known as Chevy Chase Elementary School.
From 1901-1906 Chevy Chase begins to be divided into Sections to be developed for housing.
The company builds the Chevy Chase Inn on Connecticut Avenue. This property later became Chevy Chase Junior College (1903–1950) and is now under housing redevelopment.
The Rock Creek Railways Trolley line is completed, running seven miles along Connecticut Avenue from D.C.’s Cardoza/Shaw neighborhood to Coquelin Run in Maryland. The CCLC also builds a manmade lake—Chevy Chase Lake—which powered the trolley’s generator and later became the centerpiece of a popular amusement park.
The company is established and launches an unprecedented effort to create a streetcar suburb in Washington, D.C. Acquiring 1,700 acres—including 385 in Chevy Chase.