10th and U Street, NW Gets a Glow Up

Yo. Streets Market coming to U Street!!

We'll also: - appoint committee chairs for the new year - consider three resolutions related to zoning and/or the Comprehensive Plan (@OPinDC) - consider the removal of parking on U Street during peak nightlife hours -comment on the @DDOTDC Strategic Bikeways Plan

Meeting tonight! Leading off: guest speaker Fred Moosally, director of @DCGov_ABCA, at 6:30pm. Full agenda & Zoom signup here:

🎒 DPR Summer Camp Lottery is OPEN! Need help enrolling? We’re coming to rec centers across DC to assist in person. You’re not alone—we’ve got you. ☀️ https://t.co/Uzcdxf6DxG Check out important dates and in-person info. #DPRSummerCamp

We have been told that the @dcwater crew is now on site on Wallach Place

I have been informed that the National Guard will now be patrolling Malcolm X Park 24/7, likely through the summer, purportedly to protect the fountain restoration work.

In other composting news, rumor has it that more slots will open SOON for residential compost pickup (buildings with 3 units or fewer). You need to be on the waiting list in order to receive a slot. If you're not yet on the list, jump on it: https://t.co/MEqEYYJJVw

♻️ The neighborhood compost bin at 14th & U Streets (Reeves Center) is having some technical difficulties! If you’re unable to open it using the keypad, try using the MetroKey app instead — link below. DPW will be making repairs this week. https://t.co/ym1Z7zZPFn

Reminder: Starting tomorrow after 10 PM through Dec. 30, trains will single track between U St and Georgia Av-Petworth while crews complete track, communications, and lighting upgrades. All stations will remain open. Learn more: https://t.co/1c8m2nFWs1

Available now on YouTube: the recording of our December meeting, held last night. Guest speaker @BrianneKNadeau addressed streateries, public safety/federal law-enforcement cooperation, missed trash/recycling collection, ranked choice voting, and more. https://t.co/nQO0AioCEG

Tonight! Two ways to give input to important community projects: 1️⃣ Strategic Bikeway Plan Public Workshop, hosted by DDOT, at 6:00 p.m. 2️⃣ K.C. Lewis Park Improvement Project Community Meeting, hosted by DPR, at 6:30 p.m. Details & links here:

And finally! We will conduct our routine review of ABCA license applications from Uproar, Bar Pilar, Cafe Saint Ex, Solly's, MK Lounge & Restaurant, Asefu's Palace, Everyday People DC, and Spark Social House (note: other license applications/settlement agreements may arise)

We will also consider resolutions/letters regarding: - Project at 2008 17th St NW - The COOLS Act - DDOT's permanent streatery guidelines - S Street redesign (traffic issues) - Reserved disability parking - “Light touch” zoning - Grant application from Common Good City Farm

We will hear reports/updates on: - Reeves Center redevelopment - Comprehensive Plan (DC 2050) Phase I - Youth curfew on U Street - U Street Bus Priority Project - DDOT Strategic Bikeways plan - The Noise Balance Amendment Act - Efforts to attract a farmers market to 1B

We have released the draft agenda for our December 4th regular monthly meeting: https://t.co/OcxWlYLMGh Highlights from the agenda: 🧵

MPD announces the establishment of two Juvenile Curfew Zones, in effect in Navy Yard and the U Street Corridor. The zones are in effect tonight and tomorrow from 8-11pm. Read more: https://t.co/2LD13vO9m0

Tonight:

We will also be discussing: • zoning reforms designed to encourage more housing construction/conversion • late-late bar/restaurant operations on U Street • the Bottle Bill currently under consideration in Council …and much more! Tune in & lend your voice!

Tomorrow night, we will welcome Deputy Mayor for Public Safety & Justice Lindsey Appiah (@SafeDC) for Q&A as the guest speaker at our monthly commission meeting. Thursday 11/6, 6:30pm, virtually. See our full agenda & register for the Zoom here: