by Larry Janezich
Posted Sunday, June 15
Update on Demolition of RFK Stadium. Last Monday night Events DC held its virtual Quarterly Meeting, and Senior Director Ryan Conway gave attendees an update on the demolition of RFK. Preliminary work which began in January including demolition of some exterior and nonstructural interior elements is continuing and will be completed in June. The removal and disposal of hazardous materials prior to start of structural demolition work has been completed. Here’s a current interior shot of the stadium.
Beginning in July the stadium will be demolished in phases by construction equipment – it will not be imploded – and the site will be backfilled with crushed concrete. Demolition will start with the press box and stadium lights removal from the inside and proceed to the roof and superstructure starting in August. Here’s an exterior shot showing walls coming down and some misting equipment.
Smoot Construction has deployed instruments around the site to monitor dust, noise and vibration, and will employ misting equipment to pretreat, control, and suppress dust throughout the demolition activities. Here’s a photo from the construction camera which is available on the Events DC website: https://eventsdc.com/venue/rfk-stadium/live-demolition-camera
New Greek Restaurant on Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. The buildout of a new Greek Restaurant coming to 315 – 316 Pennsylvania Avenue SE (as reported on CHC last November) is underway. Building permits are up and the windows are papered over. The space was formerly occupied by chef Spike Mendelsohn’s Mexican Restaurant Santa Rosa Taqueria which closed and then reopened at 301 Pennsylvania Avenue SE. Zusin Development is the owner of the new business. Zusin also owns the new Taco Bell coming to Barracks Row, the building at 225 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, and the 56 unit mixed use building at 301 Florida Avenue, NE among many other DC properties.
Sunday afternoon, DC Fire Department conducted the Ceremonial Last Run of the Fire House Horses. The run started at William H. Rumsey Aquatic Center, the site of the former Capitol Hill Firehouse, proceeded down North Carolina Avenue, SE, and ended at Lincoln Park. One hundred years ago, the DC Fire Department held a Ceremonial Last Run of the Horses to commemorate the service of the fire horses. The historic Ceremonial re-enactment will feature a cosmetically preserved 1905 American LaFrance horse-drawn steam fire engine. Photo: DC Fire Department.
The Week Ahead…The Week Ahead…
Highlight:
- Monday, CM Charles Allen presents before ANC6D. See below.
Monday, June 16
ANC6D will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
- For info on how to join the meeting, go here: https://www.anc6d.org/
Among items on the draft agenda:
- Presentation:
- Councilmember Charles Allen
- Public Safety Report (PSA 103,105,106) 7:34 7:49 15
- Community Announcements
- Government Announcements
- Community
- ABC Matters
- What comments shall the ANC offer on DDOT’s “NOI” for 6th & M?
- Shall the ANC establish a Task Force on Pedestrian Safety?
- Funding for “Town Center Park” (4th & I)
- SMD Updates
ANC6B Parks & Public Spaces Taskforce will hold an in person meeting at 7:00pm (In Person Only).
- This meeting will be held 700 Pennsylvania Ave SE; Second Floor (entry adjacent to Trader Joe’s).
Among items on the draft agenda:
- Announcement of the appointment of resident member Marian Connolly to become vice-chair of the Taskforce.
- Update on the status of The Rumsey court redevelopment project.
- Update on the issue of school principals’ control of their schools’ playgrounds.
- Update on leash laws.
- Update on the Eastern Market CVS pick-up and delivery agreement.
- Discussion of the preservation of the sport and recreation fields at RFK.
ANC6A Transportation & Public Space 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
Old Business.
- Lincoln Park Task Force. ANCs 6A and 6B sent a joint letter to the DDOT Director requesting a comprehensive traffic study of the area around Lincoln Park.
- Capitol Hill Open Streets on June 28, 2025.
New Business.
- 1100 block of Atlas Court NE. Councilmember Allen’s recent newsletter highlighted speed bumps added to alleys to help slow drivers at sidewalk crossings. Several TSIs have requested similar treatment to this alley.
- DDOT’s Strategic Bike Plan. The DDOT team on this reported they would like to join our committee to discuss the process but cannot make the June meeting.
Wednesday, June 18
***CANCELLED*** ANC6A Economic Development and 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: TBA
Capitol Hill Corner would also like you to know about:
Tuesday, June 17
Ward 6 FY26 Budget Town Hall hosted by CM Charles Allen. 6:00pm – 7:30pm.
Hill Center. For more info and to RSVP, go here: https://bit.ly/443z35I
Saturday, June 21
Celebration of the Summer Solstice at the National Museum of the American Indian. 10:00am – 10:00pm.
Enjoy activities for all ages throughout the day: art making, music performances, and gallery talks. https://s.si.edu/4e6B5W7
Sunday, June 22.
Hill Center Event. 5:00pm – 7:00pm.
Sea Shanties Featuring Celebrated Canadian Musician Seán Dagher.
$20 | For tickets, go here: https://bit.ly/443rAmb
Seán is an active performer, arranger, and composer of music from various folk and classical music traditions: Celtic, Baroque, Medieval, Arabic, French-Canadian, and Maritime.
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