Live-Work Units and Retail Proposed For Florida and Q

Another proposal has been laid out for a coveted seven-lot site at Florida Avenue and Q Streets NW that the city put out for bid this past summer. Evergreen Urban recently outlined plans to UrbanTurf for a mixed-use project with retail, residential units (that would include live-work spaces for artists) as well as a theater. … More Live-Work Units and Retail Proposed For Florida and Q

BACA meeting minutes for this month (10/6/14)

Monday, October 6, 2014 – Meeting Minutes 7:05  Geovani A. Bonilla, President – Meeting Called to Order 7:05-7:13 Christa Fields, Secretary – Review of Last Meeting Minutes (detailed re prior developer presentations to compare with 3rd developer presentation tonight), update Uncle Chip’s has ABRA placards on doors now so see there for more 7:14-7:15 Kyle … More BACA meeting minutes for this month (10/6/14)

BACA meeting minutes for last month (9/8/14)

Monday, September 8, 2014 – Meeting Minutes 7:05 Meeting Called to Order, Summary of Agenda – Geovani A. Bonilla, President – (Secretary Review of Last Meeting Minutes – no August meeting) – (Treasurer’s Report – not here, he’ll update next week) 7:07-7:30 Mixed Use Development on Florida & Q – Maedwell Companies – have been … More BACA meeting minutes for last month (9/8/14)

Reminder: Still Accepting BACA Board Member Nominations

The current term for BACA Board Members is coming to a close. We are still accepting nominations for all positions.  Board members serve for two years and the positions available are: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer At-Large (4 positions) You can nominate by completing this online form or contacting David Hall at davidhall.dc@gmail.com Elections will … More Reminder: Still Accepting BACA Board Member Nominations

National Symphony (Brookland to NoMa) ~ call for activity requests

Bates Area Civic Association:  See the forwarded message below and the two attached Word documents.   North Capitol Main Street would be interested in partnering with the Bates Area Civic Association to help bring events to the neighborhood.                 If the Bates Area Civic Association is perhaps interested in hosting … More National Symphony (Brookland to NoMa) ~ call for activity requests

O Street Artist Studios artist Lisa Marie Thalhammer featured on the 09-29-2014 Washington Post Magazine cover

Lisa Marie Thalhammer is an artist at the 52 O Street Studios.  Great to see her profile in the Washington Post Magazine! Subject: LMT Featured on The Washington Post Magazine Cover! From: lm@lisamariestudio.com Date: Sun, 28 Sep 2014 18:53:14 +0000 Lisa Marie Thalhammer is featured on the cover of the Washington Post Magazine this weekend … More O Street Artist Studios artist Lisa Marie Thalhammer featured on the 09-29-2014 Washington Post Magazine cover

1428 and 1430 (P and N Cap) Demolition to Start 9/29

Good afternoon Geovani, I am the project manager working on this raze for the referenced address.  Our ANC SMD recommended I reach out to BACA to also notify you of the upcoming demolition (I met with the Hanover Civic Association in July).  Attached are raze permits for 1428 and 1430 which were filed May 2013 … More 1428 and 1430 (P and N Cap) Demolition to Start 9/29

BACA Receives IRS Approval as 501(c) 3

The Bates Area Civic Association is an IRS approved 501(c) 3 organization. Though the Civic Association was always a non-profit, a 501(c)3 status will allow all contributions to be tax deductible under IRS guidelines and make the corporation eligible to apply for and receive different grants. Thank you to the efforts of Christa Fields, Recording … More BACA Receives IRS Approval as 501(c) 3