Refresher: April 2013 BACA minutes

Since the next BACA meeting is coming up soon, here are the last meeting minutes for those of you that didn’t see them on Facebook: Bates Area Civic Association Monday, April 1, 2013 Meeting Agenda 7 PM, Mt. Sinai Church, 3rd and Q ST NW  7:00 PM – 7:10 PM I.          Meeting Called to Order – Geovani Bonilla, President II.          Review … More Refresher: April 2013 BACA minutes

Over 40 Community Members Attend Florida Ave. Park Community Meeting

On August 15, 2011, DPR and The Bates Area Civic Association held a community meeting to discuss the development of the Florida and First St Park. The meeting had over 40 community members in attendance, DPR Project Team, Dr. Nicole Johnson from Counsel Member Thomas’s Office, Terri Quinn – President of Bloomingdale Civic Association, Sylvia … More Over 40 Community Members Attend Florida Ave. Park Community Meeting

80% of Crimes Can Be Prevented by YOU!!!

Bates Area Civic Association hosted the 5th District Crime Watch Block Captain Training. Ms. Samantha Nolan, At-Large Member Chief’s Executive Citizen Advisory Council & Renown Neighborhood Watch Trainer of the Second District facilitated the training.  The training focused on teaching our community members on how to prevent “crimes of opportunity”. Statistics show that 80% of … More 80% of Crimes Can Be Prevented by YOU!!!

Metropolitan Police Service Area (PSA) 501 Meeting Information

Dear Neighbors and Friends, I attended the PSA 501 meeting this evening to receive updates from MPD on crime in our neighborhood, MPD initiatives and discuss community concerns. Sadly, not many of our neighbors attend this meeting, so I voiced concerns you have discussed with me. During the meeting, I learned the following: Sgt. Michael … More Metropolitan Police Service Area (PSA) 501 Meeting Information

Did You Miss a BACA Meeting? You Missed A Lot!!!!!

Quick Recap of BACA Meetings  The first quarter of BACA meetings and projects have been extremely eventful and productive.  In January – William P. Regan, Principal, Urban Matters provided and overview of the final plans for the M.M. Washington building. The 90 unit senior housing project will include a 5,000 square foot community room. Commissioner … More Did You Miss a BACA Meeting? You Missed A Lot!!!!!

Youth Build/LAYC Respond to Community Questions

Youth Build and Latin American Youth Center are scheduled to occupy the J. F. Cook Building. This project has been met with opposition from the neighborhood. During a community meeting, the project and management team from Youth Build Charter School and Latin American Center responded to community concerns; a transcript of those answers was submitted … More Youth Build/LAYC Respond to Community Questions