(Washington, DC) The District of Columbia’s Office of Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) and the Office of Planning (OP) will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on DUKE: Draft Development Framework for a Cultural Destination District within Washington, DC’s Greater Shaw / U Street. The hearing will take place on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 6:00 pm (full details below).
About DUKE
DUKE addresses the redevelopment of key publicly-owned buildings and land, including the Howard Theatre and Grimke School on Vermont Avenue, National Capital Revitalization Corporation’s Parcels 33 and 42, Metro’s Shaw Parcels, and private parcels in the 7th Street/Georgia Avenue and U Street/Florida Avenue commercial corridors.
DUKE will guide District agencies and commissions on the development of affordable housing, local businesses, cultural facilities and programming, transportation and traffic, zoning, and local resident participation.
While the plan calls for 5-10 years of development, it outlines how to achieve progress sooner rather than later. Once public comment ends, the District will submit DUKE to the Council for approval.
DUKE represents the conclusion of an extensive community planning process. Approximately 500 community, business, and institutional stakeholders provided input during the series of community meetings that helped shape DUKE.
How to Get Involved
A copy of DUKE is available on the OP website under “Project Summaries.” Individuals may also request a copy of DUKE by calling Kevin Brady, Staff Assistant at OP, at (202) 442-8964 or via email.
After reviewing the document, mail written comments to:
Derrick Lanardo Woody, Project Manager
Office of Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite 317
Washington, DC 20004
Email or via fax (202) 727-6703
Each individual or representative of an organization who wishes to present testimony at the public hearing is requested to furnish his or her name, address, telephone number, and name of organization represented (if any) by calling (202) 442-8964 no later than 12 p.m., Thursday, February 17, 2005. All oral presentations will be limited to five (5) minutes. Written statements may be submitted for the record until the conclusion of the public hearing.
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What:
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Public Hearing on DUKE: Plan for a Cultural Hub in Greater Shaw/U Street
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When:
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Tuesday, February 22, 2005, 6:00 pm
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Where:
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Florida Avenue Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall, 623 Florida Avenue, NW
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