The proposed design for a renovated Randall Recreation Center at South Capitol and I Streets SW. Courtesy of DC Department of Parks and Recreation By Southwester Staff In October, the DC Department of General Services and DC Department of Parks and Recreation presented an update on the scheduled $18.5 million renovation […]
Allen Bill Passes Council to Expand Access to Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
By Southwester Staff On October 15, the DC Council approved legislation proposed by Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen to expand access to both public and private electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Should it be signed into law by DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, the bill calls for the District to install […]
District Government Provides Update on Southwest Parks Renovation Projects
By Southwester Staff In late July, the DC Department of General Services (DGS) and DC Parks and Recreation (DPR) provided an update on Ward 6 project improvements underway for local parks and recreation spaces. Ongoing improvements in Southwest include: For more information, visit: https://dgs.dc.gov/page/dpr-park-and-recreation-center-projects
DC Circulator to Phase Out Beginning October 1
The DC Circulator will cease service due to budget cuts. Courtesy of Fredo Vasquez By Southwester Staff The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced that DC Circulator bus service, including the Eastern Market to L’Enfant Plaza route that runs through Southwest DC, will phase out of service. Service reductions will […]
DC Council Passes Budget with Key Investments for Southwest
By Southwester Staff On June 26, the DC Council passed the Budget Support Act (BSA) with the second of two needed votes, completing its major budget work for the year. The approved budget included important investments for Southwest DC, including:
Public Safety Forum in SW DC — It Takes a Village
Courtesy of Perry Klein On June 24, 2024, the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly hosted a forum at Arena Stage entitled “Public Safety Forum in SW DC – It Takes a Village.” The participants highlighted the strong coordination between the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and community organizations, but agreed that more can […]
Grand Opening at The Westerly Brings Housing, Retail to Waterfront Station
Left to right, Affordable Homes and Communities CEO Paul Bernard, The Westerly resident Amber Johnson, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen and Hoffman & Associates COO Maria Thompson pose at the grand opening of The Westerly. Courtesy of Daniel Swartz By Southwester Staff On Monday, June 17, DC […]