Barry Farm Monthly Update

District of Columbia sent this bulletin at 08/14/2017 11:30 AM EDT

August 2017 | E-Newsletter

Important Announcements

Residents Encouraged to Update Contact Information

As development activity in New Communities Initiative (NCI) neighborhoods heats up, we want to make sure we always have up-to-date contact information for every resident with a right to return. Take our short survey below to make sure we know the best way to keep in touch with you.

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Relocation Activities Continue at Barry Farm

Housing Opportunities Unlimited (HOU) is continuing to work with Barry Farm residents to help guide them through the process of relocating. Counseling services are being provided to help identify housing needs such as family size, neighborhood preferences, health concerns, and more. HOU is located at 1116 Eaton Road SE, and can be reached at 202-599-1447 for questions or more information.

Ward 8 Works Continues

Ward 8 Works is a partnership between NCI and more than 30 public and private partners designed to connect Ward 8 residents to construction jobs. Ward 8 Works hosted its second event on August 11, 2017 for the almost 200 Ward 8 residents who are working to become job-ready for upcoming construction jobs on Ward 8 development projects. For more information, you can email Angie Rodgers at angie.rodgers@dc.gov.

Learn About NCI's Latest Barry Farm Progress

Over the past year, NCI has made significant progress in each of its four communities, helping to further lay the groundwork for the successful redevelopments. Click below to learn more about what progress NCI has made in regards to development and human capital at Barry Farm.

Second Design Workshop To Be Held on August 16th

In response to the sentiments expressed during the Barry Farm resident meeting held in June, developers and architects are holding a follow-up meeting on Wednesday, August 16th at the Barry Farm Recreation Center. Grimm + Parker architects will walk through the Phase One buildings -- senior apartments, multi-family apartments, and townhomes -- to show residents how their suggestions have been incorporated into design and floorplans. The earlier presentation from the June meeting can be found below.

Upcoming Events

Barry Farm Design Workshop #2 | 8.16.17
Barry Farm Recreation Center, 1230 Sumner Road, SE | 6:30PM - 8:00PM

Barry Farm Day / Back-to-School Event | 8.26.17
Barry Farm Neighborhood | Time TBD
Save the date for Barry Farm Day! The Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative and the Barry Farm Resident Council is bringing food, fun, and games to the neighborhood!

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Partner Spotlight

Ashawna Johnson - Property Manager, Sheridan Station

Ashawna Johnson works as a Property Manager for WC Smith at Sheridan Station, one of the “build first” developments for Barry Farm. Her goal is to create a dynamic community for both the former Barry Farm residents who live at Sheridan Station, as well as other residents who have moved into the community. Ashawna started as a porter for WC Smith in 1995 when she was just 18 years old. She has now worked her way up to become a Property Manager. She is her own success story, and a role model for the residents she serves. Hear what Ashawna has to say about the community she manages.