We posted recently about the visible and invisible work that Main Street organizations do. Van Ness Main Street’s annual meetings highlight accomplishments that most of us might not notice, but nevertheless make this neighborhood a better place to live, work and visit. Key to that is supporting a variety of small businesses that serve local […]
More Neighborhood in the News: Landlords accused of conspiring; Mystery cars behind the former Burger King
Neighborhood in the News is usually a monthly feature, at most, and we just published one a week ago. But we didn’t think this news could wait. In case you missed it, DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb is suing a real estate tech firm and 14 of the District’s largest apartment owners, accusing them of […]
‘Spirit of Van Ness’ awardee is a gardening late bloomer who’s been greening the neighborhood
by Marlene Berlin A self-described “late bloomer” has been recognized for her efforts to bring more blooms and beauty to Connecticut Avenue at Van Ness. A standing room crowd at the April 26th Van Ness Main Street annual meeting watched as Kathy Sykes received the first annual “Spirit of Van Ness” award for her contributions […]
DDOT has design money for new Van Ness streetscape. What’s next?
by Mary Beth Ray Van Ness Main Street Thanks to the hard work of Van Ness Main Street and the support of DC Council Member Mary Cheh, the Council has budgeted $1.5 million to DDOT for designing a better Van Ness streetscape. What does that mean as a practical matter for Van Ness, and when […]
News from Van Ness Main Street’s annual meeting: Ibhana pop-up going permanent; crosswalk ribbon-cutting
The room was packed for a Friday morning in July. Van Ness Main Street board and committee members were joined by ANC 3F commissioners, representatives from local businesses and neighbors for the organization’s annual meeting on July 13th. The Van Ness Main Street office at 4340 Connecticut has been doing double duty as the site […]
Support Van Ness Main Street’s vibrant streetscape and retail work at its June 23 fundraiser
Van Ness Main Street has literally “jazzed up” the neighborhood with monthly jazz performances at local businesses. It is working to attract new, local businesses to the area and promoting and supporting the work of existing ones. It has plans for developing inviting outdoor spaces. And there’s more in store. You can learn about Van […]
Oct. 22 Van Ness walking tour to highlight commercial area changes
Much has changed since the Coalition for Smarter Growth led its first walking tour of Van Ness four years ago. The walk’s leaders talked about the history of development in the area and about coming changes. On Saturday, October 22nd, from 10 a.m. to noon, CSG is leading is second tour of Van Ness to […]
DC planners to unveil Van Ness improvement strategy at April 21 open house
by Ryan Hand Office Planning Ward 3 planner The DC Office of Planning (OP) is hosting an Open House to share the recently completed Van Ness Commercial District Action Strategy on Thursday, April 21st from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the UDC Student Center at Connecticut Avenue and Van Ness Street, NW. A presentation on […]
2015 Flashback: Van Ness on the verge
It’s a question we at Forest Hills Connection often ask ourselves: Was change in our neighborhood this constant before we launched our little site in 2012? Or is this something entirely new? In 2015, it sure seemed like it was the latter. The changes this year and in years to come have roots in years […]
Van Ness commercial development efforts win $200,000 grant
Connecticut Avenue at Van Ness is becoming a Main Street with the aid of a $200,000 grant awarded today. The grant will support the work Van Ness Main Streets, Inc. has already been doing to promote the commercial district to developers, support the area’s small businesses – and to ensure the community’s needs are met […]