The Week Ahead … & Some Photos from the Past Week

ICYMI, the Washington Business Journal reported that the city is considering bringing in a new developer for the Eastern Branch Boys and Girls Club at 261, 17th Street, SE.  Many proposals have been put forth over the years, but none have borne fruit.  Now Morningstar Community Development has a plan for 35 condos – 5 offered at 50% AMI, six at 80% AMI, and the remaining 24 at 120% AMI.  The proposal envisions the city transferring the property to Morningstar for $1 which would permit development.  DC regulations require that 30% of the units in developments on city-owned land be affordable.  If the DC Council’s Committee on Business and Economic Development approves the deal it would go to the full City Council for consideration.  https://www.bizjournals.com/   (Thanks, Jeff Tara)

Also, ICYMI WAPO had an article on Chicago artist Jim Bachor who contracts with individuals and organization to fill potholes with concrete topped with a mosaic.  This one, on H Street, NE in front of Solid State Books, was commissioned by #Relist/Wolves Campaign to relist the Rocky Mountain Norther Wolf as an endangered species.  Bachlor has installed 108 pieces around the country, including Nashville, Philadelphia, NYC and Los Angeles.  For more, go here:  http://bit.ly/3ANDGBO 

And speaking of installations, here’s Triple Candie’s latest – Spiderwoman’s Theater – on view at the former Li’l Pub, 655 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.

The paint is barely dry on this mural on the north side of Goding Elementary School at 920 F Street, NE.  The title is “Wings 2022” by Miss Chelove.   Cita Sadeli, also known as Miss Chelove, is an independent Washington DC-based art director, muralist, designer and illustrator. She is the former Co-Founder of art + interactive agency Protein Media (based in Washington DC and Brooklyn, NYC).  For more, see here:  https://chelove.com/

Finally, here are three shots of the crowd at last night’s Capitol Hill Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. 

The Week Ahead … & Some Photos from the Past Week

by Larry Janezich

Posted, November 27, 2022

Monday, November 28

ANC6A Community Outreach 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: 

• Eastern High School
• Eliot Hine Middle School
• SWS Elementary School
• Ludlow Taylor Elementary School
• Miner Elementary School
• Maury Elementary School

Tuesday, November 29

ANC6B’s Executive Committee will hold a virtual meeting to set the agenda for the December meeting of the full ANC.

For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6b.org/calendar/  

Thursday, December 1

ANC6C Transportation and Public Space Committee is scheduled to hold a virtual meeting. 

For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6c.org/hot-topics/ 

Agenda not available at press time.