by Marlene Berlin “My biggest concern at Van Ness is pedestrian safety. As a pedestrian, I feel my safety is constantly at risk,” Benae Mosby said at a recent meeting […]
New group guiding Van Ness DC’s development vision
by Mary Beth Ray President, Van Ness Main Streets, Inc. Get ready for a new vibe at Van Ness! The Van Ness Vision Committee has become Van Ness Main Streets, […]
You’re invited: Free jazz concert Monday at UDC’s outdoor amphitheatre
The University of the District of Columbia has a well kept secret. It has a beautiful outdoor amphitheatre right next to the tennis courts, hidden away among some evergreens. And […]
Planners mull upgrades for Van Ness commercial strip
by Katie Pearce Current Newspapers staff writer Reprinted, with permission, from the May 6th edition of the Northwest Current. Download the newspaper here. The effort to improve the look and […]
Help the Office of Planning fill out its ‘Vision Framework’ for Van Ness
by Marlene Berlin One week ago, the DC Office of Planning hosted an open house on its “Van Ness Commercial District Action Strategy” at Forest Hills of DC. Some of […]
OP revealing plans for Van Ness DC retail and public space at 4/28 open house
The DC Office of Planning has been collecting input on the Van Ness commercial district from community stakeholders including the Van Ness Vision Committee and members of the community since […]
Windom Place’s ‘warrior tree’ shows signs of wear
by Marlene Berlin The “warrior tree,” a magnificent oak, has guarded the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and Windom Place for many years. The Van Ness Vision Committee gave the tree […]
‘Northwest Current’ Viewpoint: Van Ness efforts aim to capture the potential
The Northwest Current covered the January 31st Van Ness Vision Framework workshop in its February 4th issue, and this Viewpoint, written to add more context to that article, appears in […]
What a year’s worth of work on revitalizing Van Ness DC looks like
What began as a neighborhood walk a little more than two years ago quickly grew into the Van Ness Vision Committee, a hardworking, dedicated group of 12 of your neighbors. […]
The Singing Capital Chorus will help you feel the love this Valentine’s Day
by Mary Beth Ray Few people would associate the duties of an advisory neighborhood Commissioner with a title like “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.” But a recent rehearsal of […]