“Dear PoPville,
I’ve been noticing that the construction crew on the upper level of Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park has been very abusive to the already deteriorating turf. As they work to repair the lower section of the park, it seems that they are simultaneously damaging the other heavily used section. Photos are below. (more…)
Jonathan writes:
“The sting of Google Maps describing it as “shady” with an updated satellite image to show all the trees gone :(“
Photo by Katie McWilliams
Ed. Note: See the details closure and construction of the lower level here.
Katie writes: “The great tree purge of the lower level of MH/MX Park has begun. (ps I stayed behind the netting/fence)”
Matthias also shares: “Mature trees in #MeridianHillPark #MalcolmXpark are being felled at an alarming rate. Looks more destructive than restorative” (more…)
2nd and D St, SE
Thanks to Martin for the update: “For those keeping track of the David’s Tent saga, it is now set up in Folger Park in Southeast, which seems about as remote as it gets when it comes to tourist foot traffic. Can’t imagine they’ll get too many visitors here.”
“C&O Canal Towpath, Potomac, MD” Photo by Diane Krauthamer
Thanks to Dianne and Jerry for sharing this awesome photos: “Painted bunting still drawing crowds to the @COcanalNPS in 30 degree weather” (more…)
Photo by Caroline Z
Overlooking the fountain with Jeanne d’Arc in the background yesterday in Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park: (more…)
Photo by Geoff Livingston
“Dear PoPville,
I’m wondering whether you can ask the community about people’s experience with the airbnb ban next week. There are some foreign journalists who have had a reservation to stay at my house through inauguration week (the reservation is still active) and I’m wondering when it will be canceled as it’s supposed to be. Have others had their cancellations already?”
Photo by Joanna Hiatt Kim
From the National Park Service:
“Pursuant to 36 CFR § 1.5(a)(1) the National Capital Area is implementing temporary closures of National Park Service public facilities, parking areas and roadways in response to real and substantially likely threats to visitors and park resources. (more…)
16th and W Street, NW
Thanks to Victoria, Hannah and Rob for sending: “The signage and blockades for the closure and construction of the lower level of Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park started going up this morning.” (more…)
“2:29 AM – 10th December” Photo by aravkharkwal
From the National Park Service effective today:
“Temporary Closure Beginning December 18, 2020
Consistent with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance and in coordination with the NPS Office of Public Health, the Washington Monument is temporarily closed due to a reduction in its workforce resulting from a potential COVID-19 exposure. NPS is working to staff the Washington Monument at the appropriate levels to maintain the safety of its operations for visitors and employees.”
From the National Park Service:
“The National Park Service (NPS) will start work to improve accessibility and rehabilitate the historic landscape at Meridian Hill Park this month. This project focuses primarily on the lower plaza level of the park, near W Street NW, and is expected to be completed in summer 2022. (more…)