This rental is located at 2420 16th Street NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park
“Dear PoPville,
The long dedicated bike lane running along the west side of 15th street NW is a main bike artery through the city, but often causes a level of false confidence and safety to riders. People blowing down the bike lane near Meridian hill Park are met with the intersection of Florida, W, 15th, and New Hampshire, which has a very awkward traffic pattern and some blind spots. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
The current state of Malcom X / Meridian Hill Park? The long awaited reopening came in January, just for park officials to let the park rapidly decay. The grass is taller than my 70 lb dog and there is glass everywhere.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
This is the second time I’ve seen these bags in Malcolm X park. They each have 1-2 seemingly random items in them: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
In the post about the reopening of the lower section of Meridian Hill park you commented that it was the first time you had seen NPS use the term Malcolm X Park. There is a sign by the entrance to the lower plaza that explains that despite the popular usage of Malcolm X Park, they can’t change the official name because the park contains President Buchanan’s memorial, (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
Does anyone know what these new structures on the side of the mall area of Meridian Hill/Malcolm X park are going to be used for?” (more…)
“Completed lower plaza of Meridian Hill Park. NPS Photo”
Ed. Note: This is the first time I’ve seen an official release from the National Park Service that says “Meridian Hill Park, also known as Malcolm X Park”
From a press release:
“Meridian Hill Park, also known as Malcolm X Park, has reopened after the National Park Service (NPS) constructed an accessible route through the lower plaza level and restored its distinctive historic landscape and architectural features. (more…)
Thanks to Shayla, Mitch and Jerome for sending:
“After two years of work, the lower level is very nice which includes access for those not able previously to access the lower level.”
“It looks like the work is basically done. The “Do Not Enter” signs and fencing are gone and you can walk around except on some of the turf. Of course, (more…)
This rental is located at 15th near Euclid St, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$5,400 / 4br – 2400ft2 – Stunning Meridian Hill Park Unit (Adams Morgan / Columbia Heights) (more…)
Thanks to C. for sending: “Small section on north side of park is roped off and has a fresh layer of sod. Let’s hope park service covers the entire lawn!”
Ed. Note: I recently asked NPS about the status of the fountains at the park and was told:
“we aren’t certain about spring 2023 for turning on the fountains. It will be dependent what short-term fixes are needed, but we are hopeful. The bigger rehabilitation need has been scoped and funding for that hasn’t been identified as of yet.”