Author: scottrobertsinbloomingdale

Housing Complex’s prediction for the LAYC/YouthBuild plans for the J.F. Cook School

January 6, 2011

Washington City Paper Housing Complex’s Lydia DePillis provides her preview of District development activity in 2011. Year in Preview: D.C. Development in 2011, Before it Happens. Posted by Lydia DePillis on Jan. 6, 2011 at 8:25 am http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/2011/01/06/year-in-preview-d-c-development-in-2011-before-it-happens/ She briefly mentions J.F. Cook School, LAYC and YouthBuild: • Speaking of charter schools: The council will also have … More Housing Complex’s prediction for the LAYC/YouthBuild plans for the J.F. Cook School

take the North Capitol Main Street survey evaluating our business district

December 20, 2010

  See this message from Lonna Hook, Executive Director, North Capitol Main Street:                                                                                                                    North Capitol Main Street would like your feedback as we formulate our plans for 2011.  Please take a few moments and complete the survey our business corridor.  Hard copies were distributed with the year-end Newsletter and you can also get a … More take the North Capitol Main Street survey evaluating our business district

LAYC seeks support at JF Cook Disposition hearing

December 2, 2010

On December 10th, the DC Council will begin considering the proposed redevelopment of the currently vacant J. F. Cook School by YouthBuild Public Charter School and Latin American Youth Center.  YouthBuild will serve 150 additional students, aged 16 – 24, per year at Cook who have not found success in traditional public schools. LAYC will … More LAYC seeks support at JF Cook Disposition hearing

two-night McMillan developer salon — 12/6 & 12/7

November 29, 2010

See this 11/29/2010 message from Tania Jackson:  In response to the request made at McMillan Meeting #3 on Saturday, 11/20/2010, Vision McMillan Partners will be hosting a two night Developer Salon at the Big Bear Cafe.  On Monday, December 6th and Tuesday, December 7th, Jair Lynch, Adam Weers and Aakash Thakkar will be available for … More two-night McMillan developer salon — 12/6 & 12/7

Public meeting #3 on the McMillan development

November 16, 2010

See this 11/16/2010 message from Tania Jackson: McMillan Sand Filtration Site The Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development Councilmember Harry “Tommy“ Thomas, Jr. Vision McMillan Partners Meeting #3: What We Heard — Preliminary Design Concepts Join us for a look at the preliminary design concepts based on feedback garnered from meetings and salons. This … More Public meeting #3 on the McMillan development

WaPo: MPD investigating 11/14 fatal shooting on unit b/o Q St NW

November 15, 2010

From the Monday, 11/15/2010 Washington Post: Police investigate fatal shooting of D.C. man, 19, on Q St. NW By Bill Turque Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, November 15, 2010; B06 D.C. police were investigating the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man Sunday morning in the unit block of Q Street NW. Officers responded to reports … More WaPo: MPD investigating 11/14 fatal shooting on unit b/o Q St NW

McMillan’s Wikiplanning site

November 9, 2010

Dear Neighborhood Residents, The McMillan Sand Filtration Site Planning sessions continue apace– we had more great turnout last Saturday, and hope to have more participation going forward.   The next meeting will be Saturday, November 20, 2010 from 9AM to 12PM. Please take the time to visit ENVISION McMILLAN (http://www.wikiplanning.org/), the wikiplanning site for the project, … More McMillan’s Wikiplanning site

S.O.M.E. first stop on “homeless bus” route from shelter

November 6, 2010

Here are two paragraphs that mention S.O.M.E. — on the Unit b/o O Street — as one of the stops on the “homeless bus” route. For Homeless, Too, A Daily Commute in Rush-Hour Traffic By Steve Hendrix Washington Post Staff Writer Saturday, November 6, 2101; A01 The bus goes all the way to Union Station, … More S.O.M.E. first stop on “homeless bus” route from shelter