Pizza Parties and Park Planning in Park Morton | March 2018 Newsletter

District of Columbia sent this bulletin at 03/14/2018 12:00 PM EDT

March 2018 | E-Newsletter

Important Announcements

Pizza with a Plan

On March 3rd, representatives from The Community Builders and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development were on-site to host a pizza party and answer questions about the forthcoming development. The goal of the event was to create a relaxed environment for Park Morton residents to ask direct one-on-one questions about the redevelopment. There was a great turnout and people were engaged with one another throughout the event. It's safe to say that "Pizza with a Plan" was a huge success!

If you missed it, don't worry, similar functions will be hosted this Spring. You can also refer to the "Frequently Asked Questions" document linked below. This document answers many of residents' important questions including: "What are my relocation options?", "Why does the plan include townhouses and flats?", and "Will the rental units be affordable for the long term?"

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Bruce Monroe Permanent Park Planning Begins

BELL Architects will meet with the Park Morton Steering Committee on March 22nd to kick off the community planning process for the permanent Department of Parks & Recreation park at Bruce Monroe. Neighbors will have an opportunity to participate in other community design meetings to be held this Spring. Notice of these meetings will be posted broadly once dates are finalized. Stay tuned.

Upcoming Events

Neighbor Up Park View | 3.14.18
Park Morton, 615 Morton Street NW | 6:30 PM

Dance Institute of Washington Open House | 3.17.18
Columbia Heights Civic Plaza, between 14th & Park NW | 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Bennett College Meet and Greet | 3.24.18
Asbury United Methodist Church, 926 11th Street NW | 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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The following is a list of meetings NCI and our partners regularly attend to provide updates:

Park Morton ANC 1A Meeting | 3.14.18
Harriet Tubman Elementary, 3101 13th Street NW | 7:00 PM

Park Morton ANC 1B Meeting | 4.5.18
DC Housing and Finance Agency, 815 Florida Avenue NW | 6:30 PM

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Human Capital Provider Spotlight

The Grassroots Project

The Grassroots Project (TGP) is an NCI youth development grantee at Barry Farm and Park Morton. TGP is a team of more than 1,000 NCAA varsity athletes and 5,000 DC teens who are committed to making the District healthier. In addition to providing health education to DC teens, they invest in leadership training, cultural competency, and the professional skills of hundreds of NCAA varsity athletes who serve as program facilitators. Learn more about the project at the link below.