May 15, 2022 · 9:59 pm

The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

Saturday afternoon, thousands of protestors marched past the Supreme Court to voice their support of Roe vs. Wade.

The leaders of the march arriving at East Capitol Street circa 3:30pm. “Our Bodies – Our Abortions”

Last Friday Night Live Jazz at Eastern Market featured Jazz artist Reginald Cyntje – trombonist, educator, producer, and composer. To date, Cyntje has recorded six album, including his latest, . Healing (2020).  For more, go here.  https://www.reginaldcyntje.com/   

And on Saturday, in honor of Cinco de Mayo (postponed from last week), the Joe Falero Band performed on the Plaza.  Falero, Puerto Rico-born percussionist, DJ, and frontman for the Joe Falero Band which he founded in 2010, is a master of Latin genres.  For more, go here:  https://www.facebook.com/joefaleroband

Here’s a rendering of the locally owned Silver Diner coming to Half and N Streets, SE, across from the entrance to Nat’s Stadium.  The diner’s second floor will feature Silver Social – a venue with a drinks and small plates feel to it.  Also:  two outdoor sidewalk cafes.  The owner plans opening mid to late July.

And here’s a rendering of concepts for Parcels G1 and G2 of Brookfield Properties’ The Yards West at 100 Potomac Avenue, SE, on a site currently occupied by DC Water.  It lies east of the ball park and south of the Yards on the water front.  The developer told ANC6D last Tuesday night that 8% of the residential units will be affordable at 80% of AMI and 30% will be split equally at 30% AMI and 60% AMI. 

The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

By Larry Janezich

Posted May 15, 2022

Monday, May 16

Forum:  DC Democratic City Council Chair Primary, at Hill Center, 7:00pm – 9:00pm.

Virtual attendees can RSVP here to get the link:  https://www.mobilize.us/ward6demsdc/event/452556/

  • The Ward 6 Democrats have teamed up with the Hill Rag, the Hill Center, the DC Democrats, the Ward 2 Democrats, and the DC Young Democrats to sponsor a series of four candidate forums during May at Hill Center.

ANC 6A Transportation & Public Space Committee holds a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6a.org/community-calendar/

Among items on the draft agenda:

  • Interim safety improvements to H Street NE prior to completion of Bus Priority Project.
  • Update on plans for traffic safety improvements to 17th Street and 19th Street, NE. (Will Handsfield, DDOT)
  • Request for raised crosswalks on 13th Street, NE, adjacent to Maury Elementary School. .
  • Vertical safety improvements installation simultaneous with planned paving projects.
  • Safe Routes to School legislation
  • Traffic issues related to RFK events

Wednesday, May 18

ANC 6A Economic Development & Zoning Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6a.org/community-calendar/

Among items on the draft agenda:

  • 647 16th Street, NE. Zoning Adjustment Application.  Request for special exception zoning relief and special exception zoning relief to construct a third story and rear addition, and convert to a flat, an existing, attached, two-story with cellar, principal dwelling unit.   
  • 1252 H Street, NE. Zoning Adjustment Application.  Request for Special Exception zoning relief and an area variance from the design requirements.
  • 1447 Maryland Avenue. NE. Zoning Adjustment Application.  Request for Special Exception zoning relief from the minimum vehicle parking requirements to construct a front, rear, and third floor addition with penthouse, and to convert to a mixed-use, nine-unit apartment house with first floor retail, an existing, attached, six-unit, two-story with cellar, mixed use building.
  • 1320 North Carolina Avenue, NE. Historic Preservation Application.  Concept review of the construction of a rear addition.
  • 1365-1375 H Street, NE. Informational presentation on a residential development concept for the address range 1365-1375 H Street, NE.
  • 1341 H Street, NE. Informational presentation on a development concept for 1341 H Street, NE.

Thursday, May 19

ANC6B Special Call meeting and Executive Committee virtual meeting at 7:00pm. 

For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6b.org/meetings/may-19-special-call-meeting/

Agenda:

  • Letter to United States Department of Transportation in support of District Department of Transportation’s application for a National Infrastructure Project Assistance Grant to remove the current Southeast Boulevard and construct an at-grade road, create land available for disposition, and potentially host an underground bus garage. Deadline for Letter: Friday, May 20.

Friday, May 20

Friday Night Live Jazz at Eastern Market Metro Plaza, 5:00pm – 6:30pm.  (Info on the featured artist was not available at press time.)

Saturday, May 21

Mentors, Inc. @ Kid Power will be canvassing throughout the Eastern Market neighborhood on Saturday, May 21st to promote partnerships with local businesses and organizations in the neighborhood. They will also return to the community to promote their volunteer opportunities at Labyrinth Games & Puzzles on Saturday, June 4th.   Those interested in volunteering or partnering with the organization, please contact a Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@kidpowerdc.org or talk to our team while they are in the neighborhood. 

  • Mentors, Inc. @ Kid Power is a one-to- one community-based mentoring program which gives mentors the opportunity to meet a young person who will lead them in a mentoring partnership. With the support and guidance of their mentors, youth work towards their academic, career exploration, civic engagement and personal development goals.

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