On a parallel track with removing the billboards from a legal standpoint, we’d like to explore ideas for what the billboard lot could be: A gateway to our community. To help realize this vision, I’m seeking pro bono landscape architects that could sketch something up for us for presentation to the Mayor. Does anyone have connections … More Seeking Pro Bono Landscape Architect
I sent this as a follow up to this article: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/Spotting-illegal-billboards-tough-for-the-District_05_28-46259532.html This issue warrants further investigation. ======== Dear Mr. Neibauer: This is in regards to your article, “Spotting illegal billboards tough for the District” Thank you for writing about a very important issue in the District of Columbia: Billboard Blight. I appreciate your efforts to … More Letter to the Washington Examiner
Capital Pride Stand Up for Equality Reception, Honoring Mayor Adrian Fenty, 12 City Council Members and GLAA – Hosted by the Gertrude Stein Democratic Club 6pm-9pm The Madison 15th and M, NW Free event, but $20 suggested contribution. You can join both Gertrude Stein and the National Stonewall Democrats for only $35 SATURDAY, JUNE 13 … More DC Pride Events
Thomas Outlines Initiatives Targeting Ward 5 Hot Spots Ward 5 Councilmember Harry “Tommy” Thomas, Jr. held a press conference on May 21, 2009 at the office of North Capitol Main Street, Inc. (NCMS) to discuss initiatives targeting North Capitol Street and other Ward 5 hot spots. Two days prior to the press conference, four individuals … More Ward 5 Hot Spots – Council Member Thomas
I can’t get this PDF to insert into the blog space. But please click on it! See attached info on the Flower Power Garden Walk and how to sponsor the Flower Power event, which goes toward neighborhood beautification. Please consider sponsorship. Flower Power 2009.PDF – Adobe Reader.PDF
Preview of the Month: 1423 New Jersey Ave., NW This is a beautifully renovated 3 bedroom, two full baths and a half-bath house. With hardwood floors and granite counter-tops, this house is a nice find to be close to all of the “happenings” at 5th and K. A short 4 block walk to the new … More Truxton Circle June Real Estate Update
Monday night’s good news is that BACA found out formally that City Hall has approved a plan for the Cook School building on P Street NW. The bad news is that it’s not the project we thought we were going to get. The word was that KIPP was going to open another of its schools … More Storm Over Cook
From Ryan on 3rd St: The newest issue of Rolling Stone magazine is what they call the “Hot Issue”. In it, the editors tell us what they feel is “hot” in the worlds of music, movies, politics, society, etc. They even went as far as naming a “Hot Hood”. Guess who won? Shaw/Logan Circle. Check … More Rolling Stone Mag says Shaw is “hot”
Join North Capital Main Street, Inc. (NCMS) and the Urban Land Institute (ULI) to Improve the North Capital Main Street Business Corridor NCMS invites you to be a part of the ULI Technical Assistance Study for the North Capital Main Street business corridor. Come and discuss corridor issues with a panel of professionals selected by … More Join ULI to Discuss North Capitol Street Corridor Issues — Wednesday, 6/17/2009
Bates Area Civic Association 