The CSX Virginia Avenue Tunnel project now has a website: www.virginiaavenuetunnel.com
The Committee of 100 is challenging the permits in court:
http://www.committeeof100.net/home-page/c100-challenges-approval-csx-twin-tunnels-federal-court-asks-permits-issued/
DDOT is conducting a study to improve pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle safety on Maryland Avenue, and has met with ANC 6C and the community. DDOT’s October 2014 report (more…)
The Federal Highway Administration issued a Record of Decision (ROD) for the Virginia Avenue Tunnel Reconstruction Project, November 4, 2014. (more…)
In September 2014, the National Park Service and District of Columbia approved a plan to address contamination in the soil in the area southeast of Water Street, beneath and east of the 11th Street Bridge.
Additional information: NPSwashGasCleanUp100914eap
We believe that the owner of the shotgun house at 1229 E Street, SE has engaged in demolition by neglect by failing to maintain the building, and as a result, has blighted the surrounding neighborhood for a number of years. (more…)
In July 2014 DCRA and HPO inspected the building at 1229 E Street, SE and determined that the building is still salvageable. On September 18, 2014, the HPRB voted to deny the property owner’s request to raze the shotgun house. DCRA is seeking bids from contractors to stabilize the building.