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What’s the progress of stormwater mitigation and other Hearst Park improvements? Is the swimming pool on track for construction next year? An update on the Hearst Park renovation project is on the agenda for the next meeting of ANC 3F. The meeting will be on a Monday this time: September 17th, 7:30 p.m. at UDC’s […]
At some point, the daylighted Broad Branch Stream may be far enough along in its recovery that nature can do the job on its own. But long-buried streams need care and attention after they’re brought back to life. Interns for Rock Creek Conservancy spent Summer 2017 watering new plants and trees, keeping an eye for […]
Bernstein Management Corporation presented updated renderings and plans for the renovation and modernization of 4250 Connecticut Avenue at the June 19th meeting of ANC 3F. CEO Josh Bernstein, accompanied by the architect, landscape designer and lawyer, was also asking the ANC to review and vote on Bernstein’s application for the modifications. It did so. Bernstein […]
The crosswalk was striped. The new signals installed. All that remained was to uncover and turn on the lights – and the new crosswalk on the south side of Connecticut Avenue at Windom Place was open for business as of Tuesday, June 26th. Here’s closer look at the walk signal on the other side of […]
by Marlene Berlin The agenda for ANC 3F‘s June 19th meeting was jam-packed. Many of the headlines below will be updated with links and details as we write them up. ANC looking to appoint non-voting commissioner for Single Member District 3F04 ANC 3F Chair Pat Jakopchek announced that due to the resignation of Commissioner Deirdre […]
At ANC 3F’s May meeting, commissioners called on Metro to provide more information on proposed L2 and L2 bus route changes, and to provide more opportunities for community input. At the June meeting, representatives from Metro will discuss the bus lines as well as the Kiss & Ride behind 4250 Connecticut. The June 19th agenda […]
4250 Connecticut’s new owner plans to renovate and modernize the 37-year-old office and retail building when Fannie Mae moves out in November. Bernstein Management presented some early plans at ANC 3F’s March meeting. Bernstein is seeking to modify the 1978 and 1980 Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) that allowed this structure to be built in the […]
After conducting rider surveys last November, WMATA is considering changes to the L1 and L2 bus lines. Community engagement on those changes thus far has been limited to an online survey WMATA sent out on May 3rd and was open only until May 11. ANC 3F, like everyone else, found out about the survey on […]
What is Initiative 77? It’s something every DC voter, regardless of party affiliation, will see on their ballots in the June 19th primary election. A “yes” vote is in favor of raising the minimum wage for wait staff, bartenders and other restaurant workers who earn tips. The base wage in the District is $3.33 per […]
by Theresa Cameron Executive Director, Van Ness Main Street Van Ness Main Street sees a public art as an important component in transforming Van Ness and distinguishing it from other commercial districts in upper Northwest DC. Over the past year, it has worked to find the right artists with the right design, model and plan […]
