VMP submitted a Transportation Impact Study (TIS) recently completed by Gorove/Slade to the DC Department of Transportation (DDOT) 45-days in advance of the first scheduled PUD hearing for McMillan. There is also a six-page summary with diagrams of street improvements recommended for First Street NW, North Capitol Street and Michigan Avenue. The purpose of … More April 3 Meeting to Discuss McMillan Traffic Impact Study

In Celebration of Earth Day 2014    Bates Area Civic Association is Hosting Neighborhood Beautification, Planting and Clean Up Day Saturday, April 19 9:30am – 12pm  Volunteers Needed to  Organize the event  $1,000 Grant from the ANC for Plant  Coordinate DPW compost and tool delivery  Organize clean up  Coordinate purchasing of plants to distribute  Handle … More $1,000 FOR CELEBRATION OF EARTH DAY 2014

We are excited to offer $10,000 grants for projects modeled after our successful Soul of the City program for a second straight year! Soul of the City is the Humanities Council’s youth program that teaches leadership through the humanities disciplines. Participants use the city as both classroom and laboratory as they learn about DC’s local, … More Soul of the City Grants for Youth Programs

Help Us Document and Preserve DC’s Unique History and Heritage The DC Community Heritage Project Grant awards up to $2500 for projects that explore Washington’s local history and historic preservation. Past projects have included neighborhood walking tours, oral histories, documentary films, online exhibits, digital archives, and many more! You don’t need to be an expert … More Grants Available for Local History Projects and Youth Programs

Reminder of the Special Joint Meetings of the Bates and Hanover Civic Associations and ANC Commissioner to discuss the McMillan Community Benefits Agreement and Mid City East Small Area Plan draft recommendations. Please review the attached Mid City East Draft Recommendations to expedite the discussion. Meeting: Tuesday, March 25 at 6:15 pm, New York Avenue … More Small Area Plan for Discussion at Tuesday Special Meeting

Tuesday, March 25, 2014  6:15pm  New York Avenue Playground Recreation Center 100 N St NW (Corner of N and First ST) This a special joint meeting for the Single Member District, Bates Area Civic Association and Hanover Civic Association residents to solicit community input in the McMillan Community Benefits Agreement (CBA). As part of any … More Special ANC 5EO5 Single Member District Bates and Hanover Civic Associations

In Celebration of Earth Day 2014 Bates Area Civic Association is Hosting Neighborhood Beautification, Planting and Clean Up Day   Saturday, April 19 9:30am – 12pm Volunteers Needed to Organize the event Coordinate DPW compost and tool delivery Organize clean up Coordinate purchasing of plants to distribute Handle plants and supplies distribution  Please contact Geovani … More IN CELEBRATION OF EARTH DAY 2014

Northeast Boundary Tunnel Construction Brings Lane Closures to Rhode Island Avenue Beginning March 24 (Washington, DC) – DC Water is performing construction activities on Rhode Island Avenue, NW as part of the Northeast Boundary Tunnel (NEBT) portion of the Clean Rivers Project. Beginning Monday, March 24, 2014 through Friday, March 28, 2014, weather permitting, there will … More Traffic Advisory

Neighbors, volunteers are needed to assist in coordinating the 2014 Series for Movies at the Park. Volunteers will: make movie selections, assist MPD with equipment set up, coordinate purchasing and availability of refreshments,  and solicit sponsors. If you interested in volunteering, please email Geovani Bonilla at gbonilla@hospicemanagement.com Come for a fun family night and enjoy … More 2014 Movies at the Park

Metro News Release For immediate release: March 20, 2014 Metrobus service changes effective March 30 include more trips to improve reliability, reduce crowding A new Route W1 that will provide improved connections between Bellevue/Fort Drum and Southern Avenue Station via Congress Heights Station and restructured service on the Hunting Point-Pentagon Line and McLean-Crystal City Line … More Metrobus service changes effective March 30