Bowser's Committee Hears Testimony on Impacts of Redeveloping the Reeves Center

The Committee on Economic Development listened to testimony from citizens, civic associations and businesses that stressed the importance of daytime traffic being generated by employees and visitors to the Reeves Center. They also spoke of the impact on the Farmers Market, Post Office, DC Center, and parking in the building which visitors to the 14th and U neighborhood use during the evenings and on weekends. CM Graham attended the hearing since the building is located in his ward and he commented that he continues to be opposed to including the Reeves Center in the soccer stadium deal. He asked for more affordable housing and office space if the building is to be demolished. He and CM Bowser still remain skeptical that a DC-owned building should be redeveloped without proper review by the Council. In that regard, the Council has hired a consulting group to evaluate the deal in detail

Hearing on Disposition of REEVES Center 7/23

CM Muriel Bowser is holding a hearing as Chair of the Committee on Economic Development in order to listen to the community impacts of disposing the Reeves Center as part of the soccer stadium bill before the Council. Please attend to learn more about the project and how our community will be impacted by proposed plans for the Reeves Center. The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, July 23, at 6 p.m. in the second floor Community Room in the Reeves Center.

Visit Mid-City Open Studios

The Annual Mid-City Artists Open Studios are taking place during this beautiful Spring weekend, giving everyone a chance to visit some of our local artist studios. And for those of you who don't know, the studios are located in the Uptown Arts Overlay District...so enjoy!

Inaugural Funk Parade Kicks Off

The inaugural Funk Parade kicks off an eventful weekend in the neighborhood. Pictured here is the Batala Percussion Band that kicked off the parade and entertained us at the Reeves Center earlier in the day. In addition, Cinco de Mayo celebrations are planned by several venues. Enjoy our neighborhood!

Logan Hardware Plans Expansion and Move

Logan Hardware is moving to 1734 and 1736 14th Street. They want to be between the new Trader Joe's and Whole Foods, serving more new residents in our neighborhood. They plan to spend more than $400K to customize the 10,000 sq ft space to suit their need to expand in order to provide more services.

Portner Place Plans Announced

Below is a concept drawing of the proposed project to replace the Portner Place apts located next to the Reeves Center on U Street. HPRB will consider the plans at its March 27 meeting. Affected residents and civic organizations are invited to testify on the concept plans for the project.

Trader Joe's Opening Soon

Trader Joe's will be opening on March 21...get ready to shop for your favorite Trader Joe's items.