Chelsea Liedstrand: release of the draft MidCityEast Small Area Plan for public comment

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Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2014 22:19:11 -0700
Subject: [WARD5] Release of the draft Mid City East Small Area Plan for Public Comment
     

I am very pleased to present the Draft Mid City East Small Area Plan, a framework for conservation, development and connectivity in the neighborhoods of Bloomingdale, Eckington, LeDroit Park , Bates/ Truxton Circle, Hanover, Sursum Corda and portions of Edgewood and Stronghold. The plan is downloadable here: www.midcityeast.com. Please let me know if you would like me to send you a hard copy for your review.

     

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the Advisory Committee, for your thoughtful approach and feedback throughout this process – you have been integral to shaping this plan. Over the past year, a team of city planners, consultants, agency representatives and community leaders led a comprehensive planning effort that thoroughly examined the study area and engaged its residents in a robust public engagement process that incorporated both traditional and unconventional methods of outreach. The resulting plan is evidence of the impact of teamwork and citizen involvement in generating ideas and setting priorities to achieve the shared goal of making the District of Columbia a more inclusive city and a better place to live. As you’ll note, the plan places a premium on preserving and enhancing neighborhood character and enhancing corridors, especially North Capitol Street.

   

The Office of Planning will be accepting formal feedback from constituents until Tuesday, September 2, 2014. Public comments will be accepted in writing via email, U.S. mail, or in person at the Mid City East Mayoral Hearing on Tuesday, July 29^th, 2014 from 6:30-8:30pm @ The Summit located on 116 T Street, NE. All comments in writing should be directed to:

   

c/o Chelsea Liedstrand

Mid City East Small Area Plan

1100 4^th Street, SW Suite 650

Washington DC 20024

chelsea.liedstrand@dc.gov

                                           

Prior to the hearing, the Office of Planning will host Office Hours on Wednesday, July 16 from 9-10:30am at the Big Bear Café located at 1700 1^st Street NW and on Thursday, July 24^th from 4:00-6:00PM at the Rustic Tavern located at 84 T Street, NW. This will be an additional opportunity for the community to view the plan and provide formal feedback via Public Comment form, which will be provided and collected on site. If you would also like OP to come to your organization’s meeting to present draft plan recommendations, please let me know.

  

As noted, the plan is available online at www.midcityeast.com and at the various locations listed below:

  

Harry Thomas Recreation Center:

1743 Lincoln Rd NE,

Washington, DC 20002

  

Walker Jones Library:

155 L St NW

Washington, DC 20001

  

Martin Luther King Jr. Library:

901 G Street, NW

Washington, DC 20001

      

Office of Planning:

1100 4^th Street SW, Suite E650

Washington, DC 20024

  

Once again we thank you for your participation in the development of this exciting plan! Please see the attached for the formal notice published by the registrar.

   

Best,

   

Chelsea M. Liedstrand

Citywide Planner

DC Office of Planning

1100 4^th St SW, Ste. E650

Washington, DC 20024

v 202.724.4314  f 202.442.7638

chelsea.liedstrand@dc.gov