The Neighborhood Farm Initiative will present a special 30-minute work-in-progress screening of my new documentary, “A Community of Gardeners,” on Thursday, August 27, at the Letelier Theater in Washington, D.C. “A Community of Gardeners” explores the vital role of seven urban community gardens in Washington, D.C., not only as sources of fresh, nutritious food, but as … More Calling all Urban Gardeners!
From CarbonFreeDC.org We are excited to announce that two neighborhoods have been chosen for the Extreme Green Neighborhood Makeover. Ten houses from Deanwood in Northeast Washington and ten houses from Shaw in Northwest Washington will receive the green makeover treatment in the coming months. Thanks to our members, Pastor and Mrs. Newell of the New … More CarbonfreeDC Chooses Deanwood & Shaw for the Extreme Green Neighborhood Makeover
If you haven’t already signed the billboard removal petition, we need your help! We now have over 350 paper and online signatures, but our goal is 500 by September. Tell all your friends and neighbors to visit: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/endshawbillboardblight/
Here’s a wrap up of events for the NJ and P St Billboard Removal Campaign for the week of August 3rd. Tuesday, August 4th: Presentation to Ward 5 Councilmember Harry “Tommy” Thomas, Jr.: We’ll regroup with the Councilmember next month. Sunday, August 9th: Petition drive at the Bloomingdale Farmers Market. We’re up to over 300 signatures … More Billboard Weekly Update
Here’s a wrap up of events for the NJ and P St Billboard Removal Campaign for the week of July 27. Tuesday, July 28: Presentation at Convention Center Community Association (CCCA). Thanks to our neighbors in Ward 2 for their support! Friday, July 31: Press in the City Paper – Cleaning D.C. Streets, One Billboard at … More Billboard Weekly Update
Join The Friends of Bundy Park on Friday, Aug 21 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM for jazz on the green at Bundy and enjoy Brazilian music of the DC Choro Ensemble. Bring a picnic basket and the kids! The Friends of Bundy Park are excited to be a part of activities that bring the community together … More Brazilian Jazz at Bundy
Check out the park that’s slated for a vacant lot that faces 10th Street between L and M. I’m curious to know what the status is, and if it’s public or private land. My guess: public. http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post.cgi?id=2425
The “Authorized List” that DCRA couldn’t find, has been found. The P ST billboards are indeed on the list, but the land is zoned as residential, and the list itself said that any billboards zoned as such were authorized for a time period “not to exceed three years from November 30, 1931.” (see below links) … More New Billboard Evidence!
I was out with Jennifer R. today looking at parks, and she pointed out the Westminster Park on Westminster St. between S and T Streets NW, near 9th Street (picture below). It’s a great space, with a great mural. So I emailed my college alum, Shepard Fairey (you know, the genius behind the Obama posters) to … More Shepard Fairey Mural?
Hi all – I’ll have petitions to sign this Sunday at the clean up. It’s a double opportunity to improve the the community! The meeting point is at First and P Street, NW, starting at 10:00 AM and it is planned to go on until noon. ~ Denise
Bates Area Civic Association 