Sharing a couple of development updates further from the neighborhood but within or adjacent to ANC 5A
Providence Campus
In his Ward 5 newsletter, Councilmember Zachary Parker shared a letter he sent to DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb regarding the Providence campus redevelopment project. Recall that AG Schwalb’s office is investigating the sale of the property for redevelopment. CM Parker’s letter notes that the property is slated to be redeveloped with approximately 250-300 townhomes and 120 rental units, with 20 percent designated as income-restricted, below market rate housing. CM Parker writes that he is “concerned about the extended review process and delays in moving the Providence redevelopment project forward.”
North Capitol Crossroads
In its July 2024 newsletter, the DC Office of Planning shared updates about the North Capitol Crossroads initiative. The update states:
North Capitol Crossroads is the District’s initiative to envision a transformational future for the area surrounding the intersection of North Capitol and Irving Streets. The project is centered around Catholic University and Trinity Washington University, the Irving Street NW hospital complex, the Armed Forces Retirement Home, and McMillan Reservoir.
OP has identified four opportunities to reimagine North Capitol Crossroads as a more open, well-designed, and multi-modal area anchored by places to live, work, visit, and heal. Each of the opportunities aim to create more interconnected neighborhoods while elevating the area’s cultural heritage.
Wing Stop is open at 300 Riggs Road NE in the former Culture Coffee Too space. Hours are 11am-11pm Sunday through Thursday and 11am-midnight Friday and Saturday.
Yesterday’s opening was described as a soft open because they are still training workers. They will have an official ribbon cutting in a few weeks.
Wing Stop joins the other culinary offerings, Subway and Five Guys, at Fort Totten Square. I’d say we’re tapped out on fast food for the neighborhood.
Work is taking place in many facets of the building at once and is broken down as follows:
Exterior Work and Power
Wet Utility installation has started at the SW corner of Riggs Road NE and South Dakota Ave NE. Our deep sanitary and storm piping is complete and being backfilled. The fire service line has been installed, inspected, flushed, and backfilled. We’ll have a crane in about 1 week to set the water meter vault and the wet utilities should be completed in the next 2-3 weeks or so.
Our dry utilities for our incoming PEPCO power lines are being completed now. We’re going for PEPCO inspections on our ductbanks to kickoff PEPCO setting our transformers and pulling wire to get us permanent electrical power. This is the largest milestone needed to complete the project on time. At the same time, we should be receiving our main electrical equipment to power the building in the next few weeks. Once this is installed and inspected and the exterior work is complete, PEPCO can finalize our power on site.
The grey brick will be installed on the rest of the east (near the terrace / townhomes), west (Riggs Road Side), and North sides of the site in the coming month. Brick should largely be completed by the end of July. Storefront installation at our level 1 retail areas will commence in mid-July following the brick installation.
Siding should commence in August after brick and after we load the building with drywall and gypcrete to allow the wood to properly compress prior to siding installation. Once east side siding is competed, we’ll mobilize our site concrete and landscape contractors to excavate for the bioretention basin on the east side of the building before completing our pavers and sidewalks around the property.
We will have a crane likely on a Saturday in July (either the 13th or the 20th) to deliver and set all of our rooftop mechanical equipment. Once the is complete, worker will being tying in power for units and preparing refrigerant lines for HVAC start-ups once permanent power is established by PEPCO.
Interior Work (Rough-Ins and Finishes)
Garage level MEP rough-ins are nearly complete. WE have some minor HVAC fans and equipment to install and we need to complete our Sanitary connection to the main sanitary line outside of the building. Once this is complete, we will begin installing our garage drywall ceilings and start painting our back of house rooms.
Elevators will mobilize to site in the next few weeks and commence installation. We should have operable elevators by September roughly.
Level 1 OH plumbing and HVAC is nearly complete. We’re framing our amenity space ceilings now to terminate light fixtures, sprinkler heads, and HVAC ducts to. Level 1 units are ready to hang drywall pending sprinkler hydro inspections which should be completed any day now.
Level 2
MEP rough-ins and blocking inspections are complete. We’ve insulated our unit ceilings and have begun hanging one side of our drywall partitions. This will allow us to insulate and air seal our walls properly. Air sealing is done to minimize air transfer between units / outside of the unit which promotes HVAC and energy efficiency. It’s a unique process to one-side walls in wood framing, but a critical piece to pass our final Energy Star certifications.
Bulk drywall hanging and finishing shall commence in the next 2 weeks or so.
Level 3
Final MEP adjustments are being made in preparation for blocking completion and ceiling insulation installation. We’ll start one-siding drywall and begin our finishes sequence accordingly.
Level 4
Final MEP rough-ins are taking place, particularly for mechanical rough-ins and plumbing loose-ends. We’re going through our MEP inspections now in preparation for our framing and firestopping inspections.
Community + Safety
As we are in the midst of hot summer months, DAVIS has implemented worker safety measures to manage heat stress. This includes a designated break area on the lower floor with misting fans. We’re also occasionally providing electrolyte popsicles to our workers. We also have fans on site to promote airflow on each floor while we await permanent power and permanent conditioning start-ups.
We completed our ABC CORE program at the end of May. We graduated 10 / 18 candidates and had 13 /18 attend consistenly. Our trades/partners ahve hired or are in the process of hiring (8) of the (13) candidates. We’re working with our trade partners to help find them employment opportunities and grow meaningful careers.
The Fire Marshal’s office of DC held a meeting on site with DAVIS and the adjacent community. They expressed concern about vehicles from the neighborhood parking within Riggs Park Place NE, a fire lane. The main entry needs to be kept clear of parked vehicles save for temporary deliveries and with drivers in place to move vehicles immediately in the event of an emergency. DAVIS is working diligently within the confines of our permitted traffic control plan to keep traffic and neighbors from being impacted. We’ve even moved/relocated our perimeter fencing along Riggs Road to keep the eastbound bus stop open based on neighborhood requests, even though our permit allows us to utilize this space. Once our utility work is completed, we intend to further narrow our perimeter fence line to open up as much space as possible for bus stop access. We want to respect our neighbors and communities with as few disruptions as possible.
Aldi is now hiring for full-time and part-time positions at the new store that will be opening at 5300 South Dakota Avenue NE (at Kennedy Street NE) in fall 2024.
Note, the starting wage of $19.50/hour listed on the hiring poster is the wage that will be in effect starting August 26, 2024. The starting wage listed on the website will be updated in August.
Applicants who are selected for an interview will likely be asked to interview at an existing Aldi location. Interview days are already being scheduled, so apply as soon as possible.
Aldi’s website offers the following tips for potential candidates:
Do your research – Make sure you understand ALDI and the job requirements.
Arrive early – Try to arrive 10-15 minutes before your scheduled interview to allow yourself time to get settled.
Come prepared – Research common interview questions and brainstorm your answers. Prepare questions for your interviewer, to show you are interested in the position. Also, be sure to bring extra copies of your resume, and a pen and paper to take notes.
Follow Up – Kindly follow up with your interviewer(s) by sending a thank you email or handwritten note, thanking them for their time and expressing your interest in the position.
Please let your neighbors who are looking for part-time or full-time work know about these employment opportunities right here in the neighborhood and encourage them to apply.
The store is several weeks behind in construction due to delay in getting an interior buildout permit. Previously they were anticipating opening around October 1, 2024. They are still anticipating a fall opening.
Ward 4 ANC map from DC Office of PlanningWard 5 ANC map from DC Office of Planning
If you call yourself a reasonable, respectful person interested in improving where you live, please consider running for a seat on the Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC). Each ANC commissioner represents approximately 2,000 residents who make up a single member district (SMD). Find your ANC/SMD.
Nominating petitions to run for ANC in the November general election are available from the DC Board of Elections. Petitions are due at 5:00 pm on August 7, 2024. Information about how to run for the ANC is available on the Board of Election website at https://www.dcboe.org/candidates/anc-advisory-neighborhood-commissioners.
Riggs Park is served by ANCs 4B and ANC 5A, specifically ANC 4B08, 4B09, 4B10, 5A01, 5A02, and 5A09. So far, there are no candidates for 4B08, 4B09, 4B10, and 5A01 serving Riggs Park. If you have been a resident of one of these SMDs for at least 60 days, please consider running for ANC. There is still time to pick up petitions and collect 25 signatures from registered voters in the SMD.
As always, I like to put in a plug for someone to run in my SMD, which is ANC 5A01. It is a nice manageable area with the Lamond-Riggs Library and UDC Lamond-Riggs campus. I think the residents in this pocket of the neighborhood are pretty low-key, nice folks (I promise).
As a whole, ANCs 4B and 5A need several more candidates so that each has a full commission.
ANC 4B has 10 SMDs. So far 3 candidates have picked up petitions:
4B01 – Slobodan Milic
4B06 – Incumbent commissioner Tiffani Nicole Johnson
4B07 – Incumbent commissioner Michael Cohen
ANC 5A has 9 SMDs. So far 5 people have picked up petitions:
5A02 – Tim Thomas
5A03 – Incumbent commissioner Emily Singer Lucio
5A06 – Derrick Holloway
5A08 – Elaine Alston
5A09 – Incumbent commissioner Shelagh Bocoum
ANCs can weigh in on all sorts of matters that affect residents (planning and development projects, services by District agencies, etc.) so it really can make a difference to have proactive, reasonable people in these positions. If you are a reasonable, respectful person who would not mind doing some unpaid community work and would enjoy interacting with residents, District agencies, and neighborhood businesses to make our neighborhood a bit better, go ahead and run. We all thank you in advance.
Aldi is now hiring for full-time and part-time positions at the new store that will be opening at 5300 South Dakota Avenue NE (at Kennedy Street NE) in fall 2024.
Individuals must apply online. Current opportunities posted on Aldi’s career site:
Applicants who are selected for an interview will likely be asked to interview at an existing Aldi location. Two interview days have already been set up at Aldi in Takoma Park.
Aldi’s website offers the following tips for potential candidates:
Do your research – Make sure you understand ALDI and the job requirements.
Arrive early – Try to arrive 10-15 minutes before your scheduled interview to allow yourself time to get settled.
Come prepared – Research common interview questions and brainstorm your answers. Prepare questions for your interviewer, to show you are interested in the position. Also, be sure to bring extra copies of your resume, and a pen and paper to take notes.
Follow Up – Kindly follow up with your interviewer(s) by sending a thank you email or handwritten note, thanking them for their time and expressing your interest in the position.
Please let your neighbors who are looking for part-time or full-time work know about these employment opportunities right here in the neighborhood and encourage them to apply online.
The store is several weeks behind in construction due to delay in getting an interior buildout permit. Previously they were anticipating opening around October 1, 2024. They are still anticipating a fall opening.
North Michigan Park residents are invited to place their bulk trash, e-cycle and paper shred items in the trash roll off located in front of the North Michigan Park Recreation Center located at 1333 Emerson St NE between the hours of 10:00 am and 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 27, 2024
If you are a senior resident, age 50+ or a disabled resident, and would like the bulk trash and e-cyle picked up from your residence, you must register. A volunteer will pick the items up from your residence during the event hours. The volunteer will not be allowed inside the residence, so the trash must be moved outside. Because of the privacy laws the senior pick up DOES NOT include the items for paper shredding.
SENIOR/DISABLED REGISTRATION:
You must register by contacting one of the individuals below by Friday, July 19, 2024.
Contact: Carmen Roberts-Williams, President NMPCA – 202-841-5256
Debra Whitford, Treasurer – 202-744-9082
The following information is needed for registration:
· Name
· Address
· Age
· Phone Number
· List of items you would like to be picked up (Limit 10 items)
Acceptable Bulk Items • Air conditioners (drain water and fluids) • Hot water heaters • Household furniture • Large toys (kiddie pools, playhouses, disassembled swing sets) • Major appliances, e.g., refrigerators (doors removed) • Mattresses and box springs (MUST be wrapped in plastic), bed frames • Rugs (MUST be rolled and tied)
Unacceptable Bulk Items • Books • Bricks* • Ceiling tile* • Construction Materials* • Demolition materials* • Dirt* • Drywall* • Hazardous and/or liquid waste • Household trash or garbage – • Small tree limbs • Tree stumps • Tires
6:30 Planned one-block bike lane at Riggs and South Dakota
7:00 Possible future bike lane on South Dakota Ave
Anyone who lives in 5A09 or near Fort Totten Metro Station, please attend the meeting to discuss these issues.
You can also email bike.lanes@dc.gov(please provide your address / distance from Fort Totten) so your opinions will be given more weight) and [copy Commissioner Bocoum at 5A09@anc.dc.gov].
— [Ed. note: I am not sure why Commissioner Bocoum is having another SMD meeting about the alcohol license issue when the protest deadline is July 22. (The hearing was pushed back because Aldi did not post the placard until June 7). It seems Commissioners Fletcher and Lucio are telling her what to do, but neither of them is giving good advice. One or both told her that the license had been approved already, which was obviously not correct, and residents told her that was not correct. Then one or both told her she should have another SMD meeting, which does not make any sense and residents told her that does not make any sense. The full ANC should be having a special meeting to vote on a resolution. So, I am not sure what the ANC is doing and why other commissioners are telling Commissioner Bocoum things that do not make any sense.]
ANC 5A held its monthly public meeting on June 26, 2024. Commissioners present: Karlus Cozart (5A02); Emily Singer Lucio (5A03) – Vice Chair, Secretary; Tyeron Boston (5A05); Gordon Fletcher (5A08) – Chair; Shelagh Bocoum (5A09) – Treasurer. ANC 5A06 & 5A07 are vacant.
This meeting was super long. Chair Fletcher left about halfway through, but there was still a quorum of commissioners present.
Commission Business
Commissioner Lucio was elected secretary, retroactive to February 2024. An official from the Office of Advisory Neighborhood Commissions conducted the installation.
The ANC apparently previously approved drafting a job description for an assistant to the ANC. That was tasked to Commissioner Bocoum to complete by the ANC’s September 2024 meeting.
Public Safety Update
The ANC held a public safety summit on June 20. Commissioner Cozart, who is heading up the ANC’s public safety committee, stated the ANC had presentations by the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), Catholic University’s public safety office, and Carlos McKnight representing Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker’s office. Commissioner Cozart will submit a report on the summit at the ANC’s September 2024 public meeting. The ANC also wants to have a public safety summit in the fall.
Owners of Sahara Market & Cafe presented on their alcohol license application. They have vague plans to open some type of eatery in the Avondale Shops strip mall at 1901 Michigan Avenue NE (near Eastern Avenue NE) in ANC 5B. The property sits across the street from ANC 5A02, so Commissioner Cozart has been communicating with commissioners in ANC 5B. The owners also have a restaurant in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.
Commissioner Cozart held a single member district (SMD) meeting prior to the full ANC meeting. At his SMD meeting, residents expressed concerns about hours of operation, proximity to the childcare center at YMCA, proximity to the church across the street from the proposed eatery, and about the patrons that a restaurant with late night hours serving alcohol in a residential neighborhood would attract.
In response, representatives of Sahara stated that they have changed hours to shut down at midnight, though that apparently had not been reflected in their actual application just yet.
Sahara reps said they want to work with residents to provide amenities that neighbors would support. They said they have heard from Queens Chapel residents that they do not want a liquor store and that they want a bakery or coffee shop. So the owners are bouncing around ideas for a space that will have a coffee component, provide a lunchtime option, and possibly sell fresh produce. They said they are not trying to bring a liquor store to the community.
The ANC voted to oppose Sahara’s applications for a Class B and Class C alcohol license.
Ward 5 Council Report (Carlos McKnight, Constituent Services Coordinator for Ward 5 CM Zachary Parker)
Carlos McKnight, constituent services coordinated for CM Parker, noted that residents shared concerns about buses idling on Galloway Street NE for Metro’s bus bridge. The buses will be in the neighborhood until the end of August 2024 to support Metro’s red line construction.
CM Parker reached out to Metro. Metro stated that they will send personnel to monitor idling and will provide a cooling bus for bus operators. Metro sent a letter to ANC 5A Chair Fletcher. Residents asked if someone could share the letter with residents. (Note: CM Parker’s office shared the letter in the Ward 5 newsletter). A resident asked if Metro could stage buses in the parking lots on Eastern Avenue by the Giant instead of on Galloway because of the poor sightlines created by having buses parked on both sides of the street. In addition, the resident expressed concern about the annual practice of people coming to the field to shoot fireworks.
The Takoma station has reopened. Red line closure from Takoma to Glenmont continues until the end of August. Sign up for red line construction alerts. For more information, visit wmata.com/majorconstruction.
The comment period for Metro’s proposed bus redesign network closes July 15, 2024. Give input at https://betterbus.wmata.com/share. CM Parker’s office produced a scorecard of the proposal.
The Council approved the FY2025 budget. Some Ward 5 wins include funding for improvements to the playground at the North Michigan Park Rec Center.
The comment period for the South Dakota Avenue NE corridor safety study project is open until mid-August. Give input: DDOT Questionnaire and at DDOT Public Input Map.
Councilmember Parker attended a public safety meeting at Social Justice School. Metro Transit Police Department representatives attended as well. CM Parker has reached out to Ramdass Pharmacy, which was robbed in mid-June.
(Aside: This was the last ANC meeting for Carlos. In the Ward 5 newsletter, CM Parker’s office notified residents Carlos is no longer with the Ward 5 office. ANC 5A residents should contact Oliver Stoute at ostoute@dccouncil.gov for constituent services requests. Carlos is a wonderful person & we wish him the very best.)
Safety improvements on Fort Drive NE & Taylor Street NE (Anne Welch, DDOT)
DDOT is studying bike lanes along Taylor Street NE and along Harewood Road NW. Construction on bike lanes on Taylor Street is anticipated in Fiscal Year 2025. Construction on bike lanes on Rock Creek Church Road/Harewood Road NE corridor is expected in Fiscal Year 2026
Currently, DDOT is in Phase 1, looking at needs assessment and interagency coordination
Commissioner Boston (5A05) asked if DDOT has taken into consideration that Washington Yu Ying and Washington Latin will be opening campuses on Taylor pretty soon. He asked if DDOT has decided which side of the road the bike lanes will be go on. DDOT responded that they are aware of the schools’ plans and that they are still assessing where the bike lanes will go.
A resident noted that ANC 5A06 is an impacted SMD and that they are without representation.
South Dakota Avenue Corridor Safety Study (Sayra Molina, DDOT)
DDOT is conducting a safety study of the South Dakota Avenue NE corridor between Bladensburg Road NE and Riggs Road NE with the goal of implementing a road diet. DDOT is conducting the first round of public meetings, gathering input, and developing concepts. Give input by mid-August, 2024: DDOT Questionnaire and at DDOT Public Input Map.
St. Anselm’s Abbey School is looking to expand on its existing campus. The plan is to build a new wing to house a new library, office space, a student chapel, and admissions office. The expansion will be served by the existing parking and existing driveway. The school needs BZA relief for the expansion. They are requesting a modification to their private school plan. They do not plan to increase enrollment.
Commissioner Lucio asked if the school could reconfigure the driveway. A representative stated that is currently not included in the scope of work.
Commissioner Lucio asked if St. Anselm had any interest in buying any property from Boys Town, which is being sold. A school rep stated that he did not see any current program needs for additional property and that the sale price will probably be too high, but he stated he will alert his board of the opportunity.
The ANC voted to support St. Anselm’s BZA application.
Community Concerns
I noted that the deadline for protesting Aldi’s beer/wine license application was approaching and that at Commissioner Bocoum’s SMD meeting, residents noted that this would be a good opportunity to pursue a friendly settlement agreement with Aldi. Commissioner Bocoum was misinformed that their beer/wine license application had been approved already, which created some confusion. The ANC agreed to have Commissioner Bocoum pursue a friendly settlement agreement. Commissioner Boston opposed. (Aside: The protest deadline for the application was pushed back to July 22).
UPDATE: DC Water Lifts Boil Water Advisory For All Affected Customers – Effective 7:30 AM July 4, 2024
July 04, 2024
All DC Water customers under the precautionary boil water advisory can use tap water for all purposes after it was confirmed that drinking water provided by the Washington Aqueduct never deviated from U.S. EPA established water quality standards as had been anticipated.
Under advice from the Washington Aqueduct, DC Water issued the precautionary boil water advisory as a conservative measure to protect public health, and we sincerely appreciate our customers’ patience while we took necessary precautions to ensure the safety of the tap water we deliver.
The advisory affected all customers in the District of Columbia, as well as the Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery and Reagan National Airport. Arlington County customers were also impacted.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this public notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
DC Water will work with customers to answer questions and respond to additional issues following the Boil Water Advisory. Questions can be directed to DC Water Customer Service at 202-354-3600 (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) or the 24-Hour Command Center at 202-612-3400. Information is also available at dcwater.com and Bilingual FAQs are provided at http://www.dcwater.com/boilwaterFAQ.
DRINKING WATER ADVISORY: DC Water Issues Boil Water Advisory For All Customers In The District Of Columbia, The Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery And Reagan National Airport
July 3, 2024
The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) issued a Boil Water Advisory today for all customers in the District of Columbia, as well as the Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery and Reagan National Airport, due to a drop in water supply from the Washington Aqueduct. This is a precautionary notice to all customers to boil water that may be ingested due to water of unknown quality. Customer should not drink the water without boiling it first. This advisory will remain in place until follow-up testing confirms the water is safe to drink.
Customers should:
• Discard any beverages and ice made after 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. • Run cold water prior to boiling. • Run cold water for 2 minutes if known sources of lead are present prior to boiling. • Bring water to a rolling boil for 1 minute and let it cool. • Store cooled water in a clean, covered container.
Cooled, boiled water or bottled water should be used for:
• Drinking • Brushing teeth • Preparing and cooking food • Washing fruits and vegetables • Preparing infant formula • Making ice • Washing dishes by hand • Giving water to pets
*Do not use home filtering devices in place of boiled or bottled water.
What happened (Background) On Wednesday, July 3, 2024, DC Water was notified by the Army Corps of Engineers Washington Aqueduct that due to turbidity the Dalecarlia Water Treatment Plant reduced production and all water treatment operations were being conducted at the McMillan Treatment Plant. The current water treatment must be adjusted to meet current water demand for all our customers. To ensure there is enough water for firefighting activities, the Aqueduct resumed pumping water from the Dalecarlia Treatment Plant Wednesday evening. We anticipate the water could have increased turbidity and therefore providing this cautionary boil water advisory.
Turbidity as a measure of the cloudiness of water as described by the EPA. It is used to indicate water quality and filtration effectiveness (such as whether disease-causing organisms are present).
Turbidity has no health effects. However, turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea and associated headaches. They may pose a greater health risk for infants, young children, the elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems.
The symptoms above are not only caused by microbes in drinking water. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice. People at increased risk should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.
We have no information that the water was contaminated by this incident, but we issue this advisory as a precaution while we test the water. We will update you when the water supply has returned to normal production and meets water quality standards.
Please share this information with all other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
Customers with questions can contact DC Water Customer Service at (202) 354-3600 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or the 24-Hour Command Center at 202-612-3400.
Ward 4 ANC map from DC Office of PlanningWard 5 ANC map from DC Office of Planning
If you call yourself a reasonable, respectful person interested in improving where you live, consider running for a seat on the Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC).
Starting today July 1, nominating petitions to run for ANC in the November general election are available from the DC Board of Elections. Petitions are due at 5:00 pm on August 7, 2024. Information about how to run for the ANC is available on the Board of Election website at https://www.dcboe.org/candidates/anc-advisory-neighborhood-commissioners.
Greater Greater Washington is hosting a virtual training on how to run for ANC tonight, July 1 at 6:00 pm. Register at the link.
Each ANC commissioner represents approximately 2,000 residents who make up a single member district (SMD). Find your ANC/SMD.
Maybe you like researching, have ideas about DC’s budget or how to improve the neighborhood, or want to advocate for the community before DC agencies. Maybe you have asked yourself, “Did anyone think of this or that?” when it comes to development. Maybe you have a list of things you wish DDOT were doing in the neighborhood. Well, serving as an ANC commissioner is a chance to serve in a position that matters because views of the commission are given great weight.
ANCs can weigh in on all sorts of matters that affect residents (planning and development projects, services by District agencies, etc.) so it really can make a difference to have proactive, reasonable people in these positions. If you are a reasonable, respectful person who would not mind doing some unpaid community work and would enjoy interacting with residents, District agencies, and neighborhood businesses to make our neighborhood a bit better, go ahead and run. We all thank you in advance.
Neighborhood boundaries and corresponding ANCs
The boundaries of Riggs Park generally are New Hampshire Avenue NE to the north, Eastern Avenue/MD-DC border to the east, Galloway Street to the south, & the Metro red line tracks to the west. (I don’t make the rules). Riggs Park is represented in part by commissioners in ANC 4B08, 4B09, 4B10, 5A01, 5A02, and 5A09.
Lamond is north of New Hampshire Avenue to about Underwood Place NE/NW. Lamond is represented is represented by commissioners in ANC 4B07 and 4B10.
I always like to put in a little plug for my SMD, which is ANC 5A01. It is a nice manageable area with the Lamond-Riggs Library and UDC Lamond-Riggs campus. I think the residents in this pocket of the neighborhood are pretty low-key, nice folks.
Next Stop...Riggs Park 