ANC2C02 Forum

Although there was nothing on the scheduled agenda for this evening's ANC2C meeting aside from housekeeping matters, there were a few interesting projects coming to the area that will not doubt be beneficial to the community.

One developer, whose project will bring eight units of condos (or rental apartments) to 1513-1515 11th Street, asked for ANC approval for the use of pubic space to create planting boxes to conceal the handicap access ramp to the building. This type of project is encouraged by the HPRB to maintain an attractive curb appearance while accommodating this feature for those with mobility problems.

Another merchant will be bringing Nando's Peri-Peri African/Portuguese chicken to a vacant commercial property in Chinatown at 819 7th Street NW.

A representative from the DC Office of Planning announced the upcoming meeting for the Shaw NIF plans. The NIF plans are designed to promoted projects and developments that enhance a neighorhood. They proposals for plan uses input from community stakeholders including the Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners, residents, business owners, faith community, not for profit organizations, among other groups.

All community stake holders should particularly consider attending this meeting. Only ANC 2C01 Commissioner Alexander M Padro attended the first meeting, but the Office of Planning rep intends to reach out to more local stake holders for the meeting next week.

6:30-8:30pm, Thursday, June 12
Shaw Neighborhood Investment Fund Plan information meeting
Shaw Middle School, 925 Rhode Island Ave NW

The DC Office of planning is partnering with the Deputy Mayor's Office to work with community stake holders to prepare investment plans for the 12 Neighborhood Investment fund target area which includes Shaw. The $10 million NIF is funded through an annual appropriation of 17 percent of a personal property tax and awarded to projects in the area of Florida to Massachusetts Avenues and North Capitol to 9th Streets.

For more information about the meeting, meeting notes, and the opportunity to provide input, please visit the Office of Planning web page for the Shaw NIF or call (202) 422-7600. Or contact Tarek Bolden, Tarek.Bolden ]at[ dc.gov, (202) 442-7619.