The saga of “What to do with RFK?” should be a straightforward one: get input from neighbors first, and then from the city at large to insure that those who will benefit or be most affected by what is likely to be years of construction and inconvenience to the neighborhood’s easternmost boundaries have been heard. […]
As the old RFK Stadium crumbles to dust, we have an incredible opportunity to grow our city in innovative ways. The RFK complex occupies something on the order of 190 acres on the Anacostia river, easily accessible to transit, and is a tabula rasa for the entire city. There’s so much we could do with it. […]
Tonight, join neighbors and community leaders in discussing the future of RFK Memorial Stadium. The meeting takes place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center West Salon (Street Level), 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW. The community is welcome to attend, but the organizers ask that you please RSVP following the following link: http://rfkcommunity2.splashthat.com If you would like to learn […]
By K. Denise Rucker Krepp, ANC 6B10 Commissioner I’m disappointed with the lack of information Events DC representatives provided neighbors last Wednesday September 16 regarding the future of RFK stadium. Events DC entered into a contract on October 2, 2014 with Brailsford & Dunlavey to complete a study on future uses for the stadium site. […]
Greater Greater Washington and District Source reported that Mayor Bowser is most interested in a new football stadium at the RFK site and is considering other ideas a “fallback plan.” Housing Complex shared that Eastern Market vendors are not afraid of Trader Joe’s (as they shouldn’t be). PoPville found out where Las Placitas is moving […]