Northeast Library Reopening
DCPL and the Friends of the Northeast Library are hosting a reopening celebration on February 8, 10 am – 3 pm. at 330 7th Street NE. (more…)
CHRS opposes $20M commuter road through SE Capitol Hill
On November 21, 2013 DDOT unveiled further plans for a Southeast Boulevard along the Anacostia from 11th Street to Barney Circle. It is a two-lane road that would accommodate bikers, hikers and cars. In a comment letter, CHRS questions the need for a road, notes adverse effects on the neighborhood, and calls on DDOT to hold a comprehensive study along the entire Capitol Hill waterfront.
Height Act – Congressional Hearing December 2, 2013
The National Capital Planning Commission and the DC Office of Planning sent separate recommendations regarding the Height Act to Congress on November 20, 2013. NCPC listened to CHRS, 30+ other organizations and numerous residents and recommended retaining height limits; OP recommended relaxing them. Representative Darryl Issa has scheduled a Congressional hearing for December 2, 2013. (more…)
Testimony in Support of the Height Act
Letter to Office of Planning, October 24, 2013
Testimony before DC City Council, October 28, 2013
Testimony before Historic Districts Coalition, October 28, 2013
Window Restoration – Preservation Cafe
Neil Mozer, owner of Mozer Works,Inc., shared his passion and expertise for old windows at the Preservation Café, Wednesday September 19, 2013. (more…)