Bellevue Neighborhood Library
(115 Atlantic Street SW, Washington, DC 20032)
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Dear friends and neighbors,
The National Park Service (NPS) is committed to revitalizing and enhancing national park land in Southeast and Southwest Washington, D.C. I'm inviting you to help us kick off a planning effort that will look at Shepherd Parkway, originally intended to be developed as a parkway, but now a largely forested area with exciting potential.
We will evaluate existing conditions and consider desired future use and enjoyment of the 205-acres of forested green space and key sites within Shepherd Parkway, such as Parkland, Fort Carroll, and Fort Greble. We will develop recommendations that will improve safety, connectivity, park conditions, and the ways people use and enjoy Shepherd Parkway. This concept plan will be informed by stakeholders and neighbors, the general public, and a recent ethnographic research study conducted in cooperation with Howard University's Department of Sociology. This study has illuminated connections and traditions that help us to better understand community perspectives on Parkland.
You're Invited!
Come to a public open house to share your vision for the future of Shepherd Parkway and to identify issues or concerns that the NPS should consider as we prepare a concept plan for future use and enjoyment of this area. NPS staff will also be available to address your questions about the project.
Share Your Thoughts
The NPS welcomes your feedback and suggestions as we move forward with this project. The meeting materials are available online through the Planning, Environment and Public Comment (PEPC) system at http://parkplanning.nps.gov/shepherdpkwy_dcp from June 25 through July 26, 2019. Please submit written comments online through PEPC or mail comments by July 26, 2019 to the following address:
Superintendent
Attn: Shepherd Parkway Development Concept Plan
National Park Service
National Capital Parks-East
1900 Anacostia Drive SE
Washington, DC 20020
Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, please note that your entire comment - including your personal identifying information - may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
If you would like additional information or to request special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting, please contact Mike Commisso, at Michael_Commisso@nps.gov.
I look forward to working with you to make Shepherd Parkway a high-quality, inspirational, natural and cultural urban space, that offers recreational and educational opportunities for the local community.
Thank you,
Tara D. Morrison
Superintendent
National Capital Parks-East
Shepherd Parkway Concept Plan Project Boundary
| NPS National Capital Parks-East | 202-690-5185 | www.nps.gov/nace |
Community Land Trusts
Many of you may have been hearing the term "Community Land Trust" (CLT) being bandied about recently. In an effort to help clear the air and create a greater understanding of what a CLT is and what it can do for the community to preserve our neighborhoods.
Please take a moment to review this document, it will give you a better understanding of what a CLT is and how it can benefit Bellevue for generations to come.
Sincerely,
Kemi Morten, President
Bellevue NCA
BELLEVUE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY LAND TRUST
A Community Land Trust (CLT) is a community-based organization designed to ensure community stewardship of the land. A CLT can be used for many types of development in Bellevue and Ward 8 in DC but are primarily used to ensure long-term housing affordability and community wealth.
How a CLT Works
The first community land trust in the US was started in rural Georgia in 1970 to help black farmers. A property is acquired by a CLT through purchase, donation or other means. There may be a home or other structure on the property, or the property may be developed for commercial or residential use. A ground lease1 or a covenant2 is agreed upon and a signed, detailing precisely what can be expected in the CLT depending on what restrictions are placed in the terms of agreement.
Many CLT’s exist within their community as an entry way for their citizens to get into home ownership and build personal wealth. The CLT allows the person or family to purchase a CLT home at a less than market value price. The CLT maintains ownership of the land while the person or family owns the home, they live in. Over time equity3 builds in the home, circumstances change, and the home is put up for sale again. The equity in the home has increased by $100,000 from when the home was first purchased. This equity will be split and divided at an agreed upon percentage amongst the person or family and the CLT. That split could range between 25% and 75% depending upon the terms of your agreement. This means that your share of the $100,000 of equity could range from $25,000 up to $75,000.
Why don’t you get all the equity in the home? Because the CLT allowed you to purchase the home at below market value and absorbed other financial burdens along the way, this is how they recoup some of their investment. Keep in mind the purpose of the CLT is to get people who might never own a home into a house so they can build their wealth and create a more stable future for their family. To get you into that house, the CLT may have sold a home valued at $400,000 for $325,000. The person who can already afford a market rate home would not be eligible for this program.
A CLT is a steward of the property and ensures all requirements are achieved long into the future. The benefit to the community comes in the way of keeping homes affordable while maintaining the charm and quality of life of neighborhoods. Essentially, it works to help keep gentrification at bay. Some examples of successful Community Land Trusts include:
https://www.dclt.org | http://clam-ptreyes.org | www.oakclt.org
1 An agreement that allows a tenant to develop leased land while the landlord typically owns the developed property.
2 An agreement, usually formal, between two or more persons to do or not do something specified.
3 The monetary value of a property or of an interest in a property in excess of claims or liens against it
May 21 - June 16, 2019
Anacostia Playhouse
2020 Shannon Place SE
Washington, DC 20020
Previews start Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Various dates and times
Murder. Myth. Movement.
Join renowned performer Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi for a slam poem saga of strong women, the men who seek to destroy them, and the dangerous extremes this kind of society can reach if left unchecked. Fusing Kabuki, African dance, and Greek myth, Klytmnestra: An Epic Slam Poem is a dynamic retelling of the classic tale written to vindicate a mother slain by her own son’s hand.
As always, tickets to preview performances begin at just $20.
Name-your-own-price tickets are available at the box office beginning an hour before each performance.
Can't wait to take a peek at this powerful one-woman show? This Thursday, the Shakespeare Theatre Company is featuring an excerpt of Klytmnestra for their free Happenings Happy Hour series. Tickets and information here.
Tickets & Information
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CLIMATE & ENERGY LEADERSHIP AWARDS
RECOGNIZING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO KEY CLIMATE AND ENERGY ISSUES IN METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON. ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS APRIL 22 - JUNE 28, 2019 PURPOSE The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ (COG) Climate and Energy Leadership Awards recognize organizations that develop climate stewardship projects and programs that engage and serve the region’s underserved communities. The awards program highlights a broad range of climate solutions for their unique engagement practices as well as their results, creativity, and replicability. RECOGNITION Climate and Energy Leadership awardees will be recognized in front of local, regional, and national officials. COG will showcase awardees to bring recognition to their successes and to serve as a role model for metropolitan Washington. This type of public acknowledgment can encourage continued and enhanced efforts of communities and organizations. Awardees will also be presented with a unique, environmentally-friendly award that is hand-crafted by a local artist. ELIGIBILITY Three applicants from metropolitan Washington will be recognized with a Climate and Energy Leadership Award for leading practices in greenhouse gas reduction, built environment and infrastructure, renewable energy, transportation, land use, sustainability or resilience programs. Scoring places an emphasis on creative, impactful projects that engage and support underserved communities. COG will provide awards to one organization (or partnership) in each of the following categories:
HOW TO APPLY Applications can be submitted at www.mwcog.org/climateawards or emailed to mdavis@ mwcog.org no later than June 28, 2019. Applications must include a 1-3 page project summary file that gives clear description on how it meets the four judging criteria listed below. Engagement will be weighed more heavily and account for 40% of the total score and the other categories will account for 20% each.
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OPC
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People's Counsel Sandra Mattavous-Frye www.opc-dc.gov t - @DCOPC f - DCPeoplesCounsel OPC - DC Office of the People's Counsel Advocacy | Education | Protection OPC Works For You! Office of the People's Counsel for the District of Columbia Advocacy | Education | Protection Contact OPC, an independent agency of the DC government, if you need help with a utility issue, would like a speaker for your neighborhood, church, labor or civic association, or want to learn more about our services. OPC has helped thousands of DC residents with utilities concerns. Contact OPC Today! 1133 15th Street, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3017 P (202) 727-3071 | F (202) 727-1014 | TTY/TDD: (202) 727-2876 E: info@opc-dc.gov |
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Interstate 295 / Malcolm X Interchange Improvements
From: Langley, Pya [mailto:pya_langley@nps.gov]
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 12:48 PM
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Subject: Know the best ways to access the park during major construction
Find Your Way to Anacostia Park! Park ranger provides directions to visitors on the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail. (NPS Photo) WASHINGTON- Construction projects on bridges near Anacostia Park will affect the way you access the park via driving, walking or mass transit. The District’s Department of Transportation (DDOT) has started the first phases of rehabilitation projects for South Capitol Street SE, also known as the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, and for the I-295 Anacostia Freeway Bridge over Nicholson Street SE. The projects are part of the District’s Anacostia Waterfront Initiative, which will reshape the area’s transportation infrastructure to improve access to the Anacostia River waterfront for residents, commuters and visitors, while also improving the area’s environmental quality. DDOT will permanently close access roads to Anacostia Park via South Capitol Street, temporarily close access via Howard Road SE and reduce access on Nicholson Street with intermittent lane closures and flaggers directing traffic. Here are four ways to access the park to bypass construction:
“We want visitors to find the best ways to come to the river and visit Anacostia Park for its centennial and the Year of the Anacostia,” Anacostia Park Superintendent Tara Morrison said. “DDOT’s construction should not deter you from celebrating these milestones, and you can still have a great visit by doing a little planning and learning the detour routes or using other access points.” For more information on finding your way to Anacostia Park, visit go.nps.gov/visitAnacostiaPark. To learn more about DDOT’s construction projects, visit nicholsonse.anacostiabridges.com and newfrederickdouglassbridge.com.
The National Park Service envisions Anacostia Park as a signature urban park that offers fun, learning and inspiration for residents, visitors and future generations. DDOT’s construction projects will improve access to the park and help further the National Park Service’s commitment to enhance Anacostia Park resources and improve river access. About the National Park Service. More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America's 417 national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA™ |
Pya Langley
Public Affairs Specialist
National Park Service
National Capital Regional Office
Cell: (202) 450-0226
Office: (202) 619-7158
Celebrate 100 years of Anacostia Park during the Year of the Anacostia!
Shop Fresh Starting June 2!
Behind Martin Luther King Elementary School
3200 6th Street SE (at Alabama Avenue)
Every Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm
Support your neighborhood farmers market in our 20th season! Choose from:
-- Certified Naturally Grown vegetables and fruits from Licking Creek Bend Farm and local gardeners
-- BBQ, baked goods, fragrances, bath and body products and crafts from local entrepreneurs
-- Cooking demos, free samples, and tours of our on-site garden.
Eligible DC residents receive $10 in free fruit and vegetables each week with Produce Plus vouchers.
We proudly accept cash, debit cards, EBT, WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers.
DPR 2018 Memorial Day Weekend and Summer Outdoor Pool Schedule
DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647
DPR Media Contacts:
Michael Tucker Jr., (202) 717-4242, michael.tucker@dc.gov
Gregory Jackson Jr., (202) 714-9550, gregory.jackson4@dc.gov
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced the 2018 Memorial Day weekend and summer outdoor pools schedule. Outdoor pools will open for the summer on Saturday, May 26, 2018 and will operate through Memorial Day weekend (May 26, 27 and 28) from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and will operate on a weekends-only schedule (Saturday and Sunday) through June 17. Starting June 18, all outdoor pools will operate on individual summer schedules.
All DPR administrative offices, recreation/community centers and indoor aquatic facilities will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2018, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. All previously permitted events will take place as scheduled. Field permits will not be issued.
This summer DPR’s aquatic inventory includes 19 outdoor pools, 11 indoor pools, 23 spray parks and three children's pools.
Please Note:
- East Potomac Pool (972 Ohio Dr. SW/Ward 2) is closed for the season due to renovations.
- Langdon Pool (2860 Mills Avenue, NE/Ward 5) is closed for renovations but will open this summer. The date is to be determined.
- All spray parks will open for the summer on Saturday, May 26 and will operate daily, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., for the entire summer season. Spray parks will operate through Monday, September 4.
For more information on pool schedule please visit: https://dpr.dc.gov/service/find-pool
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About DPR
The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) provides quality urban recreation and leisure services for residents and visitors to the District of Columbia. DPR supervises and maintains area parks, community facilities, swimming pools and spray parks, and neighborhood recreation centers. The agency also coordinates a wide variety of recreation and educational programs including sports leagues, youth development, therapeutic recreation, aquatic programming, outdoor adventure, camping, and senior citizen activities. Adaptive programs and facilities are available for persons with disabilities.
For information on DPR events, facilities, programs & activities, be sure to follow DPR on Facebook, Twitter, Join our Mailing List, Sign up for Text/Email Alerts, Register for a Program or visit the DPR Website.
Convenant House Washington's emergency overnight respite.
Providing overnight safe housing to youth experiencing homelessness.
129 Yuma St SE
Washington, DC 20032
Doors open each night at 6:00 pm. Dinner, Breakfast, Showers, and Washer and Dryer are provided.
Call 202-610-9600 for more information.
www.CovenantHouseDC.org
Support Group for Returning Citizens
East River JAZZFest Releases its June 2018 Line-Up
6/8 7:30 PM @ We Act Radio 1918 MLK Avenue SE Admission: $15/advance $20/day-of-event | Pan Africanism: Protests Songs from Around the African Diaspora
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6/9: 3:00 PM Venue TBD | Feelin the Healin Begins with You Free BenJamin & Ayanna Gregory Performance will consist of original acoustic soul music. Dick Gregory’s daughter Ayanna Gregory and his goddaughter Free Benjamin perform music influenced by Dick Gregory’s teachings! |
6/10: 3:00 PM @ Anacostia Art Center Admission Free / Donations Accepted | Arising Saints Beyond Genre Band f/Tamika Love Jones Electrifying and soul stirring presentation of music of the past seamlessly fusing such genres as Jazz, Soul, Funk and Reggae. |
6/12: 7:30 PM @ Anacostia Playhouse Admission: $20/advance $25/day-of-event | Dedication to Muhal AACM Special Ensemble This performance will be dedicated to recently deceased Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians founder Muhal Richard Abrams w special ensemble led by Ernest Dawkins and Adegoke Steve Colson.
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6/13: 7:30 PM @ Anacostia Playhouse Admission: $20/advance | Music from liberation struggles: USA, South Africa, Palestine Liberation Project |
$25/day-of-event | The quartet will play jazz interpretations of music associated with several struggles of liberation:
Specific music ideas: Civil Rights Era Songs & Spirituals, i.e. "We Shall Overcome", "We Shall Not Be Moved", "A Change is Gonna Come", "Eyes on the Prize" South African Liberation Music: i.e. "Ishe Oluwa" (6/8) - drum feature, "Senzenina", "Ukuthula" (Peace). Other music from Hugh Masekela ("Soweto Blues"?), Miriam Makeba, Letta Mbulu. Palestinian Music: "Mouwashshah Lamma Bada Yatathanna", "Weyn A Ramallah" * Od Yavo Shalom Aleinu (Israeli peace song) Egypt-Themed Music - re: Arab Spring uprising. Todd has several compositions from his suite "Blues from Tahrir" that deal with this theme. The Blues - a way to maintain dignity and deal with adversity. We will give a brief historical context or significance for each piece. Ideally we would like to include some dialogue with the community - a chance to learn some of their stories and memories. |
6/15: 7:30 PM Venue TBD | On These Streets The Todd Marcus Quintet is featured on Marcus’ new album On These Streets which is scheduled for |
release in spring 2018 on HiPNOTIC Records. The album features music written by Marcus to capture elements of his west Baltimore neighborhoods (Sandtown-Winchester and Upton) where the death of community member Freddie Grey in April 2015 led to the city's subsequent civil unrest. As a musician who has also worked as a community activist in his neighborhood for over 20 years (at his nonprofit Intersection of Change), Marcus' new compositions seek to portray both the challenges and strengths of his community and find beauty in each.
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6/16: 3:00 PM EASTRIVERdc @ Penn Hill Admission Free / Donations Accepted | A Soundtrack to the Struggle: Muses of the Movement A Soundtrack to the Struggle: Muses of the Movement features tunes from and/or inspired by movements for social change! Ka'Ba Bakongo, vocals/spoken word DL Watson, guitar James McKinney, keyboard Daruba Kenyatte, drums TBD, Sax & bass |
6/17: 3:00 PM THEARC EASTRIVERdc @ Penn Hill Admission Free / Donations Accepted | Freedom Jazz Dance- The Music of Eddie Harris Marshall Keys Soulful Path Marshall Keys, saxophones Eric Byrd, piano Mark Prince, drums TBD, bass |
Saxophonist, composer and humorist Eddie Harris was a significant personal influence. He maintained a comfortable relationship with both jazz and populist Black American culture, making his music instantly recognizable and sociologically relevant. Eddie Harris had released 11 albums before joining Atlantic records in 1965. Mashall discovered him in 1968 with his LP "The Electrifying Eddie Harris", which featured one of his best known compositions, "Listen Here" which was incidentally the first solo Marshall ever memorized. He, also, found "Freedom Jazz Dance" in which Harris was playing bop, funk, experimental, avant- garde and electric. His music bridged the gap between the R&B Marshall been playing and the jazz he was trying to learn. |
Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum Calendar: January -- April 2018
Hypothermia Season
The District of Columbia is committed to protecting residents experiencing homelessness from extreme weather injury by meeting the demand for shelter during hypothermia (not enough heat) and hyperthermia (too much heat) seasons.
The District's Winter Plan for homeless services went into effect on November 1. When the temperature falls below 32° Fahrenheit between November 1 and March 31, all residents who are experiencing homelessness must be housed.
You can help. Call the Shelter Hotline when you see a person who is experiencing homelessness or may be impacted by extreme temperatures.
The Shelter Hotline is operated by the United Planning Organization (UPO). You can reach the hotline in four ways:
- uposh@upo.org
- (202) 399-7093
- 211
Shelters
Families seeking emergency shelter should go to the Virginia Williams Family Resource Center (VWFRC) at 920-A Rhode Island Avenue, NE. VWFRC operates between the hours of 8 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Thursdays (except for holidays and days on which the District government is closed). After 4:00 pm and on Fridays and weekends, families should call the Shelter Hotline for transportation to the DC General family shelter or other available family shelter.
Seasonal Shelters
Other single adult hypothermia and hyperthermia beds will also be available 7 pm to 7 am. These shelters open at the time of the first alert of the season and remain open every day of the extreme temperature season. These are seasonal shelters.
Overflow single adult shelters operate only when all other shelters are near capacity.
Contact TTY: 711
