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Union Station Expansion Project – March 2022 Update

Mar 28, 2022 | Not on Home, Union Station Redevelopment

In early March, 2022 the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) presented a significantly different concept proposal for the station expansion.  The materials presented at that meeting: meeting notes and presentation.

Origins of Public Parking – L’Enfant Plan

Oct 20, 2021 | Not on Home, Public Space

An explanation of the origins of “public parking” – Capitol Hill front yards – from the Office of Planning (downloadable .pdf OriginsPublicParkingOP):

Public Space: A Defining Characteristic of Washington, DC  (more…)

Lack of Guidelines, 5g Installation – Testimony to DC Council

Feb 27, 2021 | Not on Home, Small Cell Infrastructure

On February 26, 2021, Beth Purcell offered this testimony on behalf of CHRS to the Council of the District of Columbia Committee on Transportation and the Environment.

Response received (05/07/2021)

Removing Security Barrier, US Capitol

Feb 24, 2021 | Misc Issues (inc. Environment), Not on Home

On February 23, 2021, the Society released the statement below to members of Congress, including Rep. Eleanor Norton, and others. Subject: Removing intrusive security barrier around the US Capitol (more…)

Urging Temporary Halt, 5G Installations Pending Guidance

Feb 18, 2021 | Not on Home, Small Cell Infrastructure

On February 18, 2021 CHRS sent the following email and attachment to Matthew Marcou at DDOT: (more…)

Pennsylvania Ave SE Streetlights – comments 2019

Jan 12, 2021 | Misc Issues (inc. Environment), Not on Home

On April 8, 2019, the Society sent this letter to DDOT regarding plans for streetlights on Pennsylvania Ave. SE.        (more…)

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