GGW endorses Gordon-Andrew Fletcher for ANC 5A08

The blog Greater Greater Washington endorsed Gordon-Andrew Fletcher to represent single member district (SMD) 5A08 on Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 5A. GGW sent each ANC candidate a questionnaire regarding development, housing, and transit. Mr. Fletcher is challenging incumbent commissioner Angel Alston for the two-year position in the upcoming general election.

ANC 5A08 covers parts of North Michigan Park as well as Riggs Park, in particular Aventine Fort Totten, the Art Place at Fort Totten development, and the Riggs Plaza apartments. To read Mr. Fletcher’s full responses to the short questionnaire, click here.

The general election is on November 8, 2016. Early voting begins at One Judiciary Square on October 22, 2016.

October 3: LRCA General Body Meeting

Update: Walmart was not scheduled to present at the October meeting.

Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association Meeting
October 3, 2016
7:00 pm
LaSalle Backus Education Campus (501 Riggs Rd NE, enter on Madison St.)

Packed Agenda:

  • JBG-EYA/DMPED – Fort Totten Square Phase II plans. If you have not taken the community benefits survey related to this project, please take a moment to do so by clicking the link
  • Petco management introduction
  • Walmart – Wine & beer sales
  • Justin Ralston – New principal of LaSalle Backus EC
  • Interim Police Chief Peter Newsham

LRCA relies on membership of residents to operate. Membership is $10 for individuals, $15 for families, and $50 for businesses. Membership forms are available on LRCA’s website and will be available at Monday’s meeting. Please mail membership form with payment to Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association, PO BOX 60272, Washington DC 20039, or bring your completed form with payment to Monday’s meeting. LRCA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

Final Crosstown Study Public Meeting – September 13


Crosstown Multimodal Transportation Study

Public Meeting #4
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Open House from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Presentation at 6:30pm
Columbia Heights Education Center
(3101 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20017)

 

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will host the 4th and final public meeting for the Crosstown Multimodal Transportation Study on Tuesday, September 13, 2016.  The purpose of this meeting is to present the final preferred concept that enhances multimodal connectivity, mobility, and safety in the area and gain community feedback.

As a reminder, DDOT is concluding the Crosstown Multimodal Transportation Study to identify improvements along the east-west connections in Wards 1 and 5, address safety concerns, optimize mobility and operations, and improve efficiency for all modes along the corridor. DDOT will present to the members of the community and key stakeholders the range of physical and operational improvements. The Crosstown Multimodal Transportation Study is a key project in the 2-Year Action Plan for moveDC, the District of Columbia’s multimodal long-range transportation plan.

For more information about the study, please visit the study website at www.dccrosstownstudy.com or contact DDOT Project Manager, Katherine Youngbluth, AICP at katherine.youngbluth@dc.gov or (202) 645-8625.

Study Area

For more information or to provide feedback, please go to:
http://dccrosstownstudy.com
 


Getting to the Meetings
Be sure to check out www.goDCgo.com to learn about transportation options for getting to the workshops.
Can’t Make a Meeting?
Materials from this meeting will be made available on the study website at within 24 hours of meeting conclusion.

Do you need assistance to participate?
If you need special accommodations, please contact Cesar Barreto at (202) 671-2829 orCesar.Barreto@dc.gov 72 hours in advance of the meeting. If you need language assistance services (translation or interpretation), please contact Karen Randolph at (202) 671-2620 or Karen.Randolph@dc.gov72 hours in advance of the meeting. These services will be provided free of charge.

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, its projects, programs, activities, and services on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act and other related statutes.

In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code sec. 2-1401.01 et seq. (Act), the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived:  race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination, which is prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in a violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Our mailing address is:
District Department of Transportation
55 M Street SE
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20003

September 1: Ward 5 Community Happy Hour

Ward 5 Happy Hour is back at San Antonio Restaurant & Grill for our September Happy Hour.
Come close out the summer with your friends and neighbors, old and new!
Happy hour specials on food and beverages will be extended until 8pm to accommodate us.

Thursday, September 1, 2016

San Antonio Restaurant & Grill
3908 12th Street, NE
Washington, DC 20017
6-8 p.m.

DCOA Senior Needs Assessment Survey

From DCOA’s website. Please let your neighbors know. Survey should be completed by August 30, 2016.

2016 DCOA Senior Needs Assessment Survey

  1. Purpose: The GW Center for Aging, Health & Humanities, in collaboration with the District of Columbia Office on Aging (DCOA) is conducting a Needs Assessment for older adults in DC. The purpose of the survey is to identify the unmet needs of seniors in Washington DC  to enable our team to:
    • make recommendations to DCOA and service providers to better meet your needs,
    • identify evidence-based, cost-effective practices in other communities, and
    • develop creative strategies within the wards. As a senior and a member of the DC community, your input is valuable. With your participation, together we can create an Age-Friendly DC. If you care for someone over 60 years of age or older who cannot fill out this survey, please fill it out according to your perception of their needs.
  2. How to participate in the 2016 Survey
    1. In-Person: Pick up/complete a paper copy of the survey at any of the DCOA Senior Wellness Centers and Lead Agencies. When complete please return it to the same location.
    2. Mail: You may call 202-994-6726 to have one sent to you. This can be returned by mail or dropped off at a DCOA Senior Wellness Center or Lead Agency by August 30, 2016.
    3. Electronically: You may take the survey online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DCOA-Seniors. Please complete by August 30, 2016.
  3. Deadline: Please turn in survey by AUGUST 30, 2016 by the options listed above.
  4. Questions or Concerns call Beverly Lunsford, research coordinator if you have questions or concerns, at 202-994-6726.
  5. Final Report will be available for review on the DCOA Website late 2016.

Needs Assessment for older adults in DC – Survey

National Building Museum ICEBERGS Exhibit Ward Days July 26 & August 2

The National Building Museum is offering DC residents free admission for its ICEBERG installation on designated Ward Days. Ward 5 is July 26 and Ward 4 is August 2. See information from website below.

As part of the Washington, D.C. community, the National Building Museum invites members of each D.C. Ward to visit the ICEBERGS installation with free admission during your specific Ward Day.

When is the ICEBERGS Ward Day for my neighborhood?

Participate in Ward Days from 9 am to 11 am on your designated day:Government of the District of Columbia

  • July 19: Ward 1 & Ward 6
  • July 26: Ward 5 & Ward 7
  • August 2: Ward 3 & Ward 4
  • August 9: Ward 2 & Ward 8

I’m ready to visit the Museum, what do I need to know?

  • ICEBERGS open at 9 am on each Ward Day; other Museum exhibitions open at 10 am. Ward Day hours last from 9-11 am
  • All visitors must use the main F St. NW doors between 4th and 5th Streets NW
  • Your Ward Day eligibility is determined by your zip code, please bring a valid form of I.D. with zip code
  • The general public will be admitted to ICEBERGS and the Museum starting at 10 am
  • All visitors must check in at the Museum’s admissions desk to receive their complimentary admission wristband

Riggs Park’s competitive housing market

DC Urbanturf took a look at DC neighborhoods where homes are selling the fastest. Riggs Park comes in at number 8 on the list, with an average 11 days on market for 2016, down from 19 in 2015, based on 35 home sales so far this year. This information is based partially on legal subdivisions, which may not necessarily correspond with conventional neighborhood boundaries. This is just another reminder that the housing market for the neighborhood remains competitive.

Free Pollinator Seed Giveaway this Friday at Fort Totten metro station

From DC Department of Energy & Environment:

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Agency staff will provide free seed packets at 13 Metro stations across the District

WASHINGTON, DC – April 20, 2016 — On Earth Day morning, staff from the District’s Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) will be giving out pollinator plant seeds at 13 Metro stations across the District. In line with the District’s State Wildlife Action Plan, DOEE is putting particular focus on expanding meadows in the District to provide critical habitat for bees, butterflies, and other native pollinators. As part of this effort, the agency is engaging the public to plant backyard habitats. Even a small backyard garden or balcony with the appropriate native plants can support pollinators that are necessary for healthy and diverse plant life in our city.

Press who are interested in attending should contact Julia Robey Christian at julia.christian@dc.gov or (202) 741-0842 to make arrangements.

WHO:    DOEE Director Tommy Wells and agency staff

WHAT:   Earth Day Pollinator Plant Seed Giveaway

WHEN:   Friday, April 22 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

WHERE: DOEE staff will be onsite at the following 13 Metro stations:

  • Anacostia
  • Benning Road
  • Brookland
  • Cleveland Park
  • Columbia Heights
  • Congress Heights
  • Deanwood
  • Eastern Market
  • Foggy Bottom
  • Fort Totten
  • Minnesota Avenue
  • Potomac Avenue
  • Takoma

For more information about pollinators, visit Pollinator Gardening.