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“DC’s Resilience Strategy is organized around three main drivers of change: economic and population growth; climate change; and technological transformation.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user John Goucher

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, City Administrator Rashad Young, and Chief Resilience Officer Kevin Bush joined 100 Resilient Cities – Pioneered by The Rockefeller Foundation (100RC) to release the District’s first resilience strategy, Resilient DC: A Strategy to Thrive in the Face of Change. The inaugural strategy provides a roadmap for preparing the city for new challenges and promoting actions related to inclusive growth, climate, smart cities, health, and equity.

“Washington, DC is one of the strongest, most diverse, and most vibrant cities in the United States; for our growth and prosperity to continue, we must make sure that we are prepared for the unexpected and are resilient in the face of change and challenges,” said Mayor Muriel Bowser. “Through Resilient DC, we have the opportunity to work together across disciplines to tackle the challenges of today and tomorrow and make DC a model for cities across the nation.”

Resilient DC is the outcome of a robust process lasting nearly two years, and which has resulted in a deeper, cross-sector understanding of some of the District’s most important challenges. In total, more than 100 community leaders and subject matter experts contributed, in addition to the 1,100 residents, from all eight wards, who shared their ideas for building resilience. (more…)

“The reinstalled flexposts are now providing separation between the bike lanes themselves leaving the northbound bike lane exposed”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Something has to be done about this section of the protected bike lane along 4th St NE south of Florida Ave (NoMa). The construction crew removed the flexposts and reinstalled them inadequately. The reinstalled flexposts are now providing separation between the bike lanes themselves leaving the northbound bike lane exposed to opposite traffic.”

Ed. Note: I’ll be sure to send this to DDOT to address ASAP.

“$122.1 million for the K Street Transitway, a major redesign of K Street NW between 12th and 21st Streets NW”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Julian Ortiz

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Mayor Muriel Bowser showcased plans to design and build the K Street Transitway, a major streetscape project on K Street NW with dedicated bus lanes, enhanced bicycle accessibility, and safer pedestrian intersections. The project is projected to improve bus speeds by 30 percent for an estimated 40,000 daily bus passengers.

“As DC continues to grow and prosper, we need to reimagine our major roadways for the 21st century with infrastructure improvements that make public transportation more efficient and reliable for residents who rely on it,” said Mayor Bowser. “The K Street Transitway project will transform Downtown with dedicated bus lanes, protected bike lanes, redesigned sidewalks, and safer intersections to help keep DC moving and growing.” (more…)

Get Free Pollinator Seeds Monday Morning

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo from Mass. Ave by Nora

From DOEE:

“On Monday, April 22, the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), Department of Public Works (DPW), and Mayor’s Office of the Clean City will be giving out pollinator seeds at 14 Metro stations across the District. 2019’s theme is “Bee the Change,” to represent the strength of our #DCValues to protect the future against the changing climate. Learn more about native pollinators and their importance to District Wildlife at doee.dc.gov/pollinators. Native flowers are not only beautiful, they provide critical habitat for DC’s diverse pollinator wildlife, and this year’s batch of seeds is meant to highlight the importance of pollinators like bees and other insects to the health of the District’s natural ecosystem.

WHEN: Monday, April 22 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

WHERE: (more…)

D.C.’s Food Waste Drop-Off Locations Reopen This Weekend at Various Farmers Markets

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy DPW

From DPW:

“This Saturday, April 20, the Department of Public Works (DPW) will reopen its free Food Waste Drop-Off program at the Uptown Farmers’ Market in Ward 4 and Brookland Farmers’ Market in Ward 5. Residents can bring their food waste to be composted at these markets in addition to the three year-round sites in Columbia Heights, Dupont Circle, and Eastern Market. Additional locations in Wards 2, 3, 7, and 8 will reopen for the season in May and June. The food waste collected at these drop-off locations is composted locally at District community composting sites and at the Prince George’s County Organics Compost facility. (more…)

“Because, unlike others, I do not want to live in a neighborhood where I “feel safe”, I want us all to live in neighborhoods where we are safe.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Bill for passing on “I thought Kent’s message here was pretty thoughtful and addresses some of the key challenges and tensions in Columbia Heights right now.”

From Kent C. Boese | Chair, Advisory Neighborhood Commission 1A | Single Member District (SMD) 1A08 (posting with Kent’s permission):

“The ANC members continue to work with officers, get to know them, and advocate for officers to walk our neighborhoods. We attend the Police Service Area Meetings when they are scheduled and many of us have developed strong relationships with our officers. What has changed in the 8+ years since you were on ANC1A isn’t the commitment of Commissioners or our dedication. We work very hard on public safety issues, often without the support we need from above.

While some of the challenges we face in effective policing are logistical (i.e., changing officers due to promotions and retirements, changes in MPD police district and PSA boundaries), the real challenge we face is changes (good and bad) in what our officers are allowed to do, largely based on political decisions from the Council.

Frankly, when it comes to public safety in Ward 1, I do not believe we have an effective advocate in the Wilson building who can articulate a sound policy that balances the rights of residents with the responses from our police and social service agencies. Yes, we now have the NEAR Act which I voted for on the ANC and which I wholeheartedly support. But we are not going to see the benefits of the ACT immediately, and even when we see the full benefits of the NEAR Act in the coming years, there will still be an appropriate role and need for police. (more…)

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