Last night I attended the inaugural membership meeting of the newly formed Shaw-Dupont Citizens Alliance which was held at its new meeting place, the Thurgood Marshall Center on 12th Street NW. Council Member Jim Graham was represented by staff person John Detaeye and the meeting room was full of members and interested neighbors. The board members, headed by Joan Sterling (President), discussed a variety of community issues and concerns, including the proposed moratorium, parking, arts overlay district, and development in the neighborhood. Refreshments were provided and everyone had a chance to mingle at the end of the evening. Also attending was Christina Parascandola, President of the Meridian Hill Residents Association. If you are interested in joining SDCA, please visit their website to learn more about their mission and boundaries.
