The DC Office of Planning (OP) is pleased to announce that the Southwest Neighborhood Plan was selected for the 2016 “Outstanding Plan” award by the American Planning Association-National Capital Area Chapter (APA-NCAC). The Southwest Neighborhood Plan is a small area plan OP developed between 2013 and 2015 that was adopted […]
Pop-Up Park Takes Over 4th Street SW
On Sept.18 a “Pop-up Park” appeared on 4th Street in front of CVS. This particular parklet was set up by the DC Office of Planning, and was one of 34 pop-up parks set up in DC for national Park(ing) Day. Park(ing) Day allows groups to create a temporary “pop-up” parklet […]
SW Small Area Plan: An Open Letter to the Office of Planning
The Office of Planning (OP) invited leaders of Southwest residential and community organizations to serve as an advisory committee toward the preparation of a Southwest Small Area Plan. This spring, OP has been soliciting the members’ support of its preliminary recommendations. However committee members have a range of significant […]
A Letter from SWNA to DCOP Regarding SW SAP, and Their Response
Dear Mrs. Bird The Southwest Neighborhood Assembly appreciates your efforts on behalf of the Office of Planning to develop a Small Area Plan for the heart of Southwest’s residential community. We were grateful to be part of September 11’s public kick-off meeting. After reviewing the residents’ feedback, we have a number of comments. […]
Amidon-Bowen and Jefferson Joint PTA Meeting
We are excited to announce the Jefferson Middle School Academy and Amidon-Bowen Elementary School will be holding a joint PTA meeting on Tuesday, January 14th, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Amidon-Bowen School Library. Child monitoring will be provided in the gymnasium. The purpose of the joint meeting is to […]