Fire House May 21st Event buy your tickets online at www.ncmsinc.org or from Geovani Bonilla.
May 21st. Be One of The First to Rock The New Fire House
Bates Area Civic Association
Washington, DC, between North Capitol St NW/New Jersey Ave NW & Florida Ave NW/P St NW
Bates Area Civic Association 
Unfortunately it looks as though the opening has been delayed yet again…
http://bloomingdaleneighborhood.blogspot.com/2011/05/open-letter-to-community-from-engine.html?showComment=1305216913984#c1145017231362855884
Has BACA written a letter in support? I certainly hope so, as we need to be doing all we can to encourage development of that blighted area of North Capitol.
I’m not sure a letter of support was ever requested. Anyone care to verify that?
Mac – The issue is not as simple as issuing a letter of support. First, I know the developers through my work with North Capitol Main Street. BACA was never approached for a letter of support. The reason letters of support from Bloomingdale or Eckington were issued are ones which I support. The main reason being is that the developer has failed to inform the community of what their hours of operations would be, they had originally had said 3pm. There are concerns that giving the developer letters of support not knowing what it is that is being supported may leave us with a night club down the road should the restaurant not be as profitable. I encourage you work with me, North Capitol Main Street or Commissioner Thomas’s Economic Development Committee to contribute to our efforts to bring economic development to our area. Geovani Bonilla, Bates Area Civic Association.
Thanks Giovani for your response. Hopefully Mr. May and the Firehouse team can respond regarding hours of operation and address any other issues that may be of concern to the community. I also hope that BACA makes very clear what would be required in order to provide a letter of support, and do whatever is possible to help expedite the approval process and eliminate unncessary beauracracy for obtaining the necessary permits. I personally think the restaurant concept as proposed (assuming it’s NOT just another night club), would be a tremendous boost the neighborhood and development of North Capitol St.