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Anacostia Riverwalk  

Anacostia Riverwalk

Narrative Description
In the spirit of creating beautiful public spaces along the riverfront, the District is pursuing the development of the Anacostia Riverwalk, a 20-mile network of waterfront parks and trails extending along both sides of the Anacostia River from the National Arboretum to the Tidal Basin and from Bladensburg to Oxon Cove. the Riverwalk will connect and bring to life 1,200 acres of green space along the river - the Anacostia River Park system - including more than 100 acres of public parks. The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) and the District Department of transportation (DDOT) are coordinating this project with the National Park Service. As a continuous trail system linking public parks, plazas, and neighborhoods to the Anacostia River, the Riverwalk represents a scenic way to experience world-class waterfront destinations that the District offers.

Development Partners

Not Applicable - Anacostia Riverwalk is a recreational project of the District.

 

Next Steps

Continued phased construction throughout Anacostia Riverwalk trail system
 
Development Program
  • Trail Space: 20 miles
  • Development Cost: $50 million
Community Benefits
 
Civic Investments
  • Represents $50 million investment in new trails, bridge connections, and neighborhood gateways to the river
  • Allows new pedestrian connections between neighborhoods and riverfront amenities
  • Provides interpretive signs and public art featuring information and stories about local history and the environment
Environmental Sustainability
  • Promotes carbon-neutral mode transportation up and down the riverfront
  • Contains trail sections that treat and manage storm water runoff