Repurposing churches is all the rage these days. Whether they’re being turned into condos, or offices, or bars, the grand spaces and architectural details give the architects in charge a huge variety of options. In some cases, though, it seems as if the best idea would be to keep it as a church. Today’s subject, […]
Perhaps you’ve overlooked it or you’ve seen it and wondered about the octagonal glass structure that looks like the “storefront takeout” version of a library. To me, it always seemed more like a flower growing in a sidewalk crack – a tenacious outpost bringing books and programs to residents who would not otherwise have convenient […]
Welcome back to another Ask Nichole! This week is all about setting, upgrading and/or improving boundaries. (For background on what this feature is all about, check out last month’s installment.) What are the politics of fencing? In other words, I want to put up a fence and I’m curious about how this responsibility, and ensuing […]
Temperatures in the 90’s one week, and 50’s the next…yes, it’s a typical spring in DC. But that’s alright, before we know it it will be near 100 degrees with record humidity and we’ll be longing for cooler days. Besides, it seemed like the cold wind didn’t keep too many people from enjoying the Market […]
It’s time again for the monthly ANC meetings, which is a chance for you to get the scoop on developments around the neighborhood, and to have your voice heard. Be sure to check our Community Meeting Calendar for events each month so you can stay up to date with what’s going on around the Hill. […]