Though the RFP submitted by Mt. Lebanon, Urban Developers should be a public record available through the D.C. Website, the document is not available. I have made a request from the Deputy Mayor’s Office to receive a copy of this record under the Freedom of Information Act as well as from Urban Developers. I … More Terms for M.M. Washington Development
Dear Neighbors, The developers for the M. M. Washington school would like additional input from out community in the design of the Community Center to be located at the Senior Housing Building. Please review the attached documents and complete the survey by December 31st. We will discuss this project and your input at the January … More Community Survey for Senior Community Center at M.M. Washington
Please see this opinion piece by ANC 5c01 Commissioner-elect Bradley Thomas: As an observer of local and national politics for over a quarter of a century, I’ve come to appreciate the significance of a three word phrase that I’ve heard repeated by many pundits and political analysts far wiser than I. That phrase is: “Follow … More Follow the Money: A perspective on the LAYC proposal
Please see this question from Brian on Bates St. Does anyone have any thoughts? I think it’s an important issue, as we are all advocates for our neighborhood, for improving it and for advocating it as a great place to live. I personally call it East Shaw. Also see this previous post and this one … More Truxton Circle the name
Thomas Brokers Meeting Between Walmart and Organized Labor Washington, DC – Ward 5 Councilmember Harry “Tommy” Thomas, Jr. today hosted representatives from Walmart and organized labor to discuss the retailer’s plans to open four stores in the District of Columbia, the largest of which will be located in Ward 5 at New York Avenue and … More CM Thomas: Meeting b/w Walmart and Labor
Moving Forward in Shaw: A Year in Review by ANC Commissioner Alexander M. Padro [Via Capital Community News]. Back in 2008, it looked like all the major projects proposed in central Shaw were preparing to get underway. Then came the world financial crisis, and the wheels of progress came to an immediate screeching halt. It`s … More Shaw: A Year in Review
Harris Teeter Opens in NoMa with Ribbon Cutting & Taste of Teeter Washington, D.C., December 7, 2010 – Harris Teeter opens in NoMa today, after more than two years of anticipation and excitement from the surrounding community. The new 50,000-square-foot store at 1201 First Street, NE, will anchor NoMa’s growing retail offerings and provide grocery … More Harris Teeter Opens in NoMa TODAY!
At Monday’s BACA meeting, representatives of DC Department of Public Works presented a preview for the plans of the preview of plans for the new and improved Florida Ave. Park at 1st St NW. There has been approved a $1.7 million renovation plan and the reps showed the diagrams of the new design, which include … More Renovations at Florida Ave Park in the works
Monday, December 6, 2010 at 7pm. Mt. Sinai Church on Q and 3rd ST NW. Agenda will include: MPD update on crimes and homicide in November Preview of plans for the new and improved Florida Avenue Park Development updates on the development of M.M. Washington and J.F. Cook Schools Reception and Celebration Remember, BACA membership … More Bates Area Civic Association Meeting and Reception Reminder
Youth Build and LAYC Announcement of Community Meeting Wednesday, December 8, 2010 7 pm – 9 pm Big Bear Café, 1st and R Streets NW Topics for Discussion: The Proposed Redevelopment of the Cook School by YouthBuild and LAYC Future Cook Residents How YouthBuild and LAYC can Promote/Support Public Safety Efforts in the Cook Neighborhood … More Cook School Community Meeting
Bates Area Civic Association 