When those fancy new multi-space meters were installed around the Southeast side of Capitol Hill, I assumed that they were about efficiency (fitting more parking spots on each block), aesthetics (2 big green machines in place of 20 ugly metal meters), and revenue (the city can increase rates more easily and reduce the frequency of […]
NBC4 featured a story about the unexpected impact of the CSX project on residents of Capitol Quarter. Thanks to JDLand for the link.
With the National Gateway project already under way in North Carolina and Ohio, many people left a recent meeting feeling CSX has done little to plan for Capitol Hill community objections and concessions. At ANC6B’s November meeting, CSX’s Stephen Flippin told community members and business owners that the public “can’t stop [freight rail] growth” and […]
In a setting meant to evoke potential, the Capitol Riverfront BID and the Washington, DC Economic Partnership hosted a Storefront Summit on October 27th in the unfinished top floor of 55 M Street, SE. With representatives from the BID, WDCEP, Monument Realty, and local eateries, an upbeat picture emerged for progress on the Riverfront. At […]
I know it’s a little early to put things on your “to-do” list for next weekend, but I didn’t want anyone to hear about this activity too late and miss out. Last summer I experienced my favorite DC event so far when I went to Opera in the Outfield at Nationals Park. I’m delighted that […]