Resolution against the LAYC moving into the Cook School was approved almost unanimously at the BACA meeting two nights ago. There was one voice who opposed the resolution. Attached here is a copy of it. This or a close version of it has been approved by the BACA, the Hanover Association, the Dunbar Homeowners Assn, … More Storm over Cook Part II, and other issues
The notice, authorized by DCRA Director, Linda Argo, cites DC Code that stipulates that billboards must not be located within 200 feet of another billboard and within 200 feet of a residential neighborhood. The notice also stipulates that the billboards must come down by Oct 6.
After months of languishing, it came down to an entourage of DCRA/DPW personnel and mega machines to abate the accumulated trash and debris on the billboard lot today. This blogger hopes that Clear Channel is appropriately fined and billed for the City’s efforts to clean up this nuisance property.
Correcting the link for letter. See here: CM Thomas wrote a letter of support for the removal of the billbaords on NJ and P St NW. Thanks CM. See the letter at the link below. sept 23 letter re support for removal of bill boards.pdf
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
Via: The City Paper Posted by Lois Kapila on Jul. 31, 2009, at 10:57 am To hear Theresa Sule tell it, the year-long campaign against illegal billboards in D.C. has finally paid off. Originally authorized in 1931 for a period of three years, the boards on New Jersey Avenue and P Street NW have remained … More Cleaning D.C. Streets, One Billboard at a Time
Here’re my unofficial notes from today’s BACA meeting Flower Power Mary Ann presented awards to the Flower Power winners. Cake and punch was shared by all and presents given out. (Some photos forthcoming.) Big kudos to the hard work of the Flower Power Team. They really went above and beyond. Mary Ann especially thanked Mr. … More BACA Meeting Minutes, July 13, 2009
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
Bates Area Civic Association 