Residents of Onyx on First, a 266-unit high-rise rental building located at 1100 1st St. SE in Washington DC’s new and dynamic Capitol Riverfront neighborhood filed their intent to pursue their rights under the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) with the DC Department of Housing and Community Development today. […]
August Southwest Neighborhood Assembly Announcements
Parks & Recreation The Southwest Neighborhood Assembly continues to spearhead the revitalization of our parks and recreation centers. This month we’re particularly pleased to announce a double feature for the August Movie Night in coordination with Councilmember Tommy Wells (see flyer below). The Kankouran West African Dance Company will kick off […]
Southwest D.C. Community Calendar: August 2012
Wednesday, Aug. 8, 1 p.m. The Bubble Lady will amaze and amuse you with mind blowing feats of bubblery. SW Library, 900 Wesley Pl. S.W. Thursday, Aug. 16, 4 p.m. Baba-C, A performance by a master storyteller, SW Library, 900 Wesley Pl. S.W. Saturday, Aug. 25, 1 p.m. Kitchen Table Book […]
Letter from The Southwester Staff
This July was so hot it’s a wonder anyone got anything done – but despite the heat, our contributors came through with another month of news, features, and community events. Thank you all – we couldn’t put this paper together without you! But one story in this month’s paper almost […]
Southwest Ecodistrict Plan Released for Public Comment
The National Capital Planning Commission released the draft of the “SW Ecodistrict Plan” for public comment on July 12. It is the first major product of the Southwest Ecodistrict Initiative, a joint effort of 17 federal and district agencies led by the Commission which is billed as “a comprehensive effort […]
Amidon-Bowen Elementary Renovation On Schedule
Amidon-Bowen Elementary School’s renovation is on schedule for opening day, Aug. 27. Working against the deadline of teachers returning to their classrooms by Aug. 20 and school opening on Aug. 27, real progress is being made in the major interior renovation of Amidon-Bowen. The ramp that will allow easy access […]
ANC 6D: The Wharf Development, Lansburgh Park Movies and more
Hoffman-Madison, developers of The Wharf project along the waterfront in Southwest D.C., gave a three-projector presentation to the Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6D. They showed their plans for the new St. Augustine Episcopal Church, the apartment building south of it, and the Waterfront Park at the ANC meeting July 9. […]