CHRS urges Marines to build new barracks on federally-owned land
CHRS comments to MBW EIS Project Manager on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Section 106 Review for Multiple Projects in Support of Marine Barracks, Washington (more…)
Proposed Regulations Allowing Full-motion Electronic Signs
CHRS filed comments April 24, 2015 on DDOT’s proposed regulations allowing full-motion electronic signs in “Designated Entertainment Areas,” potentially including H Street, NE. (more…)
Public Space
DDOT issued Departmental Order No. 1-2014, April 30, 2014 in response to concerns raised by CHRS and others specifically about Reservation 266, but the Policy applies to all pocket parks under DDOT control. DDOT has since proposed Regulations that would implement this policy. Comments due May 2, 2015. (more…)
CSX – Final Construction Plan
In accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement, the final Construction Protection Plan and the official D.C. State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Concurrence Letter have been made available on the Virginia Avenue Tunnel website.
Marines begin Environmental Impact Statement for new barracks
The Marine Barracks Washington proposal to replace their barracks building (BEQ) at 8th and I Streets, SE with a new BEQ is now in the Environmental Impact stage and a draft EIS has been issued. There will be a public meeting at Tyler School, 1001 G St. SE, on April 22, 2015, 5:30-8:30 pm. Additional information: www.mbweis.com.
Efforts continue to stop the CSX Tunnel Project
On February 2, 2015, the Committee of 100 filed a reply in support of its application for a preliminary injunction against the CSX tunnel project. This detailed legal document spells out the reasons the project should not go forward at this time. A hearing on the Motion for a Preliminary Injunction will be held on February 17, at the US Courthouse, 333 Constitution Ave. N.W., Judge Christopher R. Cooper courtroom.