From: Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie <dcdocs@dc.gov>
Sent: Friday, May 31, 2013 5:14 PM
Subject: The Ward 5 Report: Office of Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie
Sent: Friday, May 31, 2013 5:14 PM
Subject: The Ward 5 Report: Office of Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie
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The Ward 5 Report:
Office of Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie
May 31, 2013
Office of Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie
May 31, 2013
Councilmember McDuffie Invites Residents to His State of the Ward Address
Councilmember McDuffie would like to invite all Ward 5 residents to join him on Tuesday, June 25th, for his State of the Ward Address. The event will be an opportunity for the community to come together to reflect on the many accomplishments we have seen throughout Ward 5, as well as a chance for Councilmember McDuffie to outline his vision for the future of the Ward. The State of the Ward Address will be held at Luke C. Moore High School, located at 1001 Monroe Street, NE, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Parking will be available in the school’s parking lot or residents can utilize on-street parking. Residents may also use the Brookland Metro Station to access the site. We hope to see you there!
Councilmember McDuffie Helps Ward 5 Get Two Additional Bikeshare Stations
Due to the efforts of Councilmember McDuffie’s office, two new Capital Bikeshare stations were installed this week in Ward 5. Residents can now pickup bikes at the Woodridge Library and 12th and Irving Street, NE. In 2008, the District became the first jurisdiction in North America to launch a bikesharing system. For more information on the Capital Bikeshare program, visit www.capitalbikeshare.com.
Residents Are Encouraged to Attend the Mid City East Small Area Plan and Livability Study Neighborhood Meetings in June
The next set of meetings hosted by The Mid City East Initiative will take place during the month of June. The Mid City East Initiative is a joint effort of the Office of Planning (OP) and the Department of Transportation (DDOT) to holistically plan for transportation, commercial revitalization, redevelopment, historic resources, sustainability and parks and open space. The Ward 5 meetings will take place on:
June 8, 10:30am‐12:30pm
Meeting Focus: Sursum Corda (and surroundings)
Northwest One Neighborhood Library, 155 L Street, NW
Northwest One Neighborhood Library, 155 L Street, NW
June 12, 6:30‐8:30 p.m.
Meeting Focus: Eckington, (portions of) Edgewood
The Summit at St. Martin’s, 116 T Street, NE
The Summit at St. Martin’s, 116 T Street, NE
June 20, 6:30‐8:30 p.m.
Meeting Focus: Bloomingdale, LeDroit Park, (portions of) Stronghold
Saint Georges Episcopal Church, 160 U Street, NW
June 24, 6:30‐8:30 p.m.
Meeting Focus: Bates/Truxton Circle, Hanover
Community Academy Public Charter School, 1400 1st Street, NW
For more information on the Mid-City East Initiative, visit www.midcityeast.com.
Community Academy Public Charter School, 1400 1st Street, NW
For more information on the Mid-City East Initiative, visit www.midcityeast.com.
Summer Learning Series – Doing Business with Clark Construction, June – August
Learn from Clark Construction staff experts in a free summer learning series about how to improve purchasing, estimating, and project management skills on projects. There will be three classes in each session and three available sessions for residents. The first sessions will be on June 12, 19, and 26; the second session will be on July 10, 17, and 24; the third session will be on August 7, 14 and 21. All Wednesday classes are from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm and will be located at the DSLBD Small Business Resource Center at One Judiciary Square, 441 4th Street, NW, 11th floor.
To register, please visit their website: http://dcbiz.ecenterdirect.com/Conferences.action For more information, contact Katina Bolder at 202-741-0871.
Reminder: 2013 Housing Expo
The D.C. Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), in partnership with the Greater Washington Urban League, will celebrate National Homeownership Month by hosting the 5th Annual D.C. Housing Expo “Welcome Home.”
The expo will be held on Saturday, June 1st at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Expo will provide resources for all residents of the District, including information for renters, homeowners, potential homeowners, landlords and residents facing foreclosure. There will be special panel discussions starting at 10:30 a.m. that will help participants explore housing options as well as pragmatic solutions to address specific housing issues as seniors age at home in the community.
For more information, call (202) 442‐7200 or visit www.dhcd.dc.gov.
**Ward 5 Events:
Councilmember McDuffie, or a member of his staff, will attend the following events:
Monday, June 3rd – The Ivy City Civic Association meeting will take place at the Bethesda Baptist Church, located at 1808 Capitol Ave, NE, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Monday, June 3rd – The Bates Area Civic Association meeting will take place at the Mt. Sinai Church, located at 1615 3rd St, NW, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Monday, June 3rd – The Eckington Civic Association meeting will take place at the Harry Thomas, Sr. Recreation Center, located at 1743 Lincoln Road, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Monday, June 3rd – The Lamond-Riggs Civic Association meeting will take place at the LaSalle-Backus Education Center, located at 501 Riggs Rd, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Monday, June 3rd – The Stronghold Civic Association meeting will take place at the All Nations Baptist Church, located at 2001 North Capitol Street, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 4th – The Woodridge Civic Association meeting will take place at the Washington Center for Aging, located at 2601 18th Street, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 4th – The Brentwood Civic Association meeting will take place at the Washington Center for Aging, located at 2601 18th Street, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May June 4th – The Michigan Park Citizens Association meeting will take place at the Bunker Hill Elementary School, located at 1400 Michigan Avenue, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 5th – The North Michigan Park Civic Association meeting will take place at the North Michigan Park Recreation Center, located at 1333 Emerson Street, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 13th – The Woodridge South Community Association meeting will take place at the New Canaan Baptist Church, located at 2826 Bladensburg Rd, NE, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Monday, June 10th – The Queens Chapel Civic Association meeting will take place at the Union Wesley AME Church, located at 1860 Michigan Ave, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 11th – The Arboretum Neighborhood Association meeting will take place at the Arboretum Community Center, located at 2412 Rand Place, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 11th – Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5D will hold its monthly meeting at the 5th District Police Station, located at 1805 Bladensburg Road, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Monday, June 17th – The Bloomingdale Civic Association meeting will take place at the St. George’s Episcopal Church, located at 160 U Street, NW, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 18th – The Ward 5 Council on Education will hold its monthly meeting at the Lamond-Riggs Library, located at 5401 South Dakota Ave, NE, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 18th – Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5E will hold its monthly meeting at the Summit, located at 116 T Street, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 19th – Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5B will hold its monthly meeting at the ANC 5B Office, located at 1322 Irving Street, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 19th – Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5C will hold its monthly meeting at the 5th District Police Station, located at 1805 Bladensburg Road, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Monday, June 24th–The Gateway Civic Association meeting will take place at the Victory Christian Church, located at 3100 Adams Street, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
** Councilmember McDuffie’s public schedule is subject to change.
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