ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION 7C04 WORKING TOGETHER…BETTER!

SUMMER 2010 ISSUE 3 VOL 1

My actions on behalf of our Single Member District:

Organized “bus stop shovel out” during Snomageddon 2010

Walkthrough with Mayor’s Office of Community Relations & Services re:
illegal dumping, Housing Choice Voucher landlords, hanging utility wires,
alley, sidewalk, and curb installations, street cleaning

Met with Metropolitan Police Dept PSA 602 officers about drug use
& sales and other criminal activity and police patrols

Coordinated anti-graffiti mural at neighborhood business

Transportation planning for Sheriff Road, NH Burroughs, and residential
streets

Attended grand opening of the Deanwood Community Center and Library

The Advisory Neighborhood Commission is YOUR voice and representation to our

elected officials! Join us the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at 5109
N.H. Burroughs Ave. NE (Sargent Memorial Presbyterian Church).
OFFICE: 4651 NH Burroughs Ave. NE Suite #2, 202-398-5100, anc7c@verizon.net

How do you get your neighborhood news?

Progress: Your timeline or mine
DEANWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER & LIBRARY: OPEN HOUSE
THURS., SEPT. 2, 6:30 P.M.
With a slowing economy many private development projects have
stalled, such as the large scale development of the Lincoln Heights-
Richardson Dwellings New Communities, rehabilitation of the Strand
Theatre, and the East Capitol Gateway grocery store. However, public
developments are progressing. In late July with much fanfare the long-
awaited Deanwood Community Center and Library opened. The
60,000+ square foot building includes an indoor pool with water slide,
over 20 computers, and meeting space. The building has been packed
to capacity, partly because it is new but mostly because it is needed.
Neighbors from as far away as Division Avenue & Blaine Street to
Kenilworth and Mayfair can be seen walking to the Center.
All, though, has not been welcomed at the Center. During its soft
opening there were safety disturbances. According to Commissioner
Brown, “These reports of adults and youth fighting are unacceptable.
It is important to have adequate staffing levels and a police presence.
At the same time residents must say ‘NOT IN MY CENTER!’” Mr.
Orvin Wright, Center Manager, agreed, “The Deanwood Rec belongs
to everyone. Having a visible, positive adult population will go a long
way to curbing dust-ups.”
As an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner
elected to represent you and about 2000 other
neighbors, I grapple with how best to reach
out to neighbors that are busy but want to see
community improvement and have questions
about government. Despite ANC7C having a
listserv along with the Deanwood Citizens
Association what I’ve found is many of us are
not reliant on the Internet. Instead neighbors
receive information through word-of-mouth or
randomly running into an informed neighbor.
I work as well and understand time constraints
with work, family, and other personal
obligations. I want to make it as easy as
possible for us to “work together…better.”
Please feel free to call me at 202-398-5100. If
you see me walking the neighborhood (I’ll
likely be taking pictures of nuisances) stop me
and say, “Hello, Neighbor!” I want to hear
from you!
COMING SOON…CAPITAL BIKESHARE!
Capital Bikeshare is a bicycle renting program that aims to
connect community members to neighborhood retail,
entertainment and recreational options that are just too long to
walk to but too short to hop on the Metro or take the bus.

The Center’s offerings are for the whole family and individuals. In
fact, tryouts will start soon for adult, co-ed kickball! Check out the
open house on September 2, 6:30 p.m.! Call 671-3077 for more info.
H.D. WOODSON: TOWER OF POWER RISES AGAIN
The venerable educational and sports institution is taking shape after
being demolished over three years ago. The symbolic beam signing
and topping out ceremony is slated for Monday, August 30, 3:30 p.m.
Each fourth Wednesday there is a community meeting to give project
updates and get answers to questions about the curriculum and school
environment. Call 439-3277 or email tony.robinson1@dc.gov to be a
part of shaping our neighborhood’s future.
The Capital Bikeshare will install 1100 bikes across the city
in September and October. The Deanwood bike rack will be
at Minnesota-NH Burroughs at the new Marvin Gaye Park
entrance. Users can rent by the day, month, or year and the
first 30 minutes will be free. Go to
http://www.capitalbikeshare.com or come to the annual
Deanwood Community Day on September 18 at the
Deanwood Center to see a bike, learn more, and sign-up for a
membership.

Are you or a neighbor having trouble paying utility bills? Joint Utility Discount Day Friday, September 3, 8:00 a.m. – 7:00
p.m., Walter E Washington Convention Center (801 Mount Vernon Place Green/Yellow Metro) Call 311 for more info.