The long-vacant 304 Q NW is on its way to becoming an apartment building. Buyer Jason Bonnet of Bonnet Development Group, who was wielding his weed-wacker in the property’s front yard on Saturday morning, plans to build a 2-BR, 1-bath apartment on each of the structure’s three floors. An additional basement apartment is possible, if … More New Apartment Project
I don’t know yet who took first place in the various Flower Power categories. But it’s clear to me that the big winner is the neighborhood. On the tour of the nominated sites that I took with some neighbors Saturday, our corner of Shaw, or Truxton Circle or whatever you want to call it, positively … More Neighborhood Wins
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
Whoever he is, this resident of the 1600 block of 4th Street has taken it upon himself to sweep the gutters along his block, and at least part of Q Street as well. The work makes a big difference. He’s only one of many people who are doing their parts – more than their parts, … More Unsung Heroes
From “Criminal Justice Journalists” daily roundup: CA Sheriff Offers Interactive Public Crime Map ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The San Bernardino County, Ca., Sheriff’s Department yesterday became the region’s first large agency to offer an interactive public crime map through its Web site — one covering all 20,000 square miles of its jurisdiction, reports the Riverside Press-Enterprise. Residents may … More An Interesting Idea
A couple of us who play music have been wondering – any rehearsal space near here? Wouldn’t have to be fancy, but a drum kit on premises would be essential; probably soundproofing as well. If you own or know of any likely spots, let me know in comments, please.
The big and long-empty dwelling (once a church) at 304 Q St. NW is finally for sale. We spent quite a while getting the city to get the owners to clean up the property, secure the building and otherwise prevent further deterioration. I’m glad it’s on offer and hope someone buys it for some worthwhile … More More Vacant Property
Today’s crop of fliers includes one designed to look like a government document: DC HOMEOWNERS 2009 GUIDE. The flier goes on to say that you “may be eligible for home improvements.” But there’s no government program mentioned. Small print at the bottom gets to the bottom line: CRC (initials unexplained) will “Place Your Application With … More Check it First
Residents who don’t subscribe to the Truxton Circle site should be aware of the attack reported below. This follows the shooting at 4th and Q. As near as I can tell, the endlessly discussed low level of consistent police presence remains a relevant issue – to put it mildly. MandNofR 4/1/2009 3:47 AM PDT Last … More Crime News
A quick note about 3/12 BACA meeting to supplement Caryn’s post about the list of needed repairs, as well as the posts about the Metropolitan Church matter. –Allan Fye, the new DC Dept. of Transportation planner for Ward 5, welcomed proposals for stop signs, speed humps (the reverse potholes formerly known speed bumps) and other … More March 12 BACA/ANC5c01 Meeting Notes
Bates Area Civic Association 