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November 14 PBCCA Meeting – Councilmember Anita Bonds and MHCDO

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Next Penn Branch November 14th Meeting 6:30 pm

We have two guest speakers at the Tuesday, November 14th Penn Branch Citizens Civic Association meeting.   Councilmember Anita Bonds, current Chair of the Committee on House and Community Development.  Councilmember Bonds is also Chairman of the DC Democratic Party and serves on the Executive Board of the Democratic National Committee.  Remember our meetings now start at 6:30 pm at the Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church!

We will also have a guest speaker from the Marshall Heights Community Development Organization (MHCDO).  The MHCDO is a nonprofit devoted to community development activities across Ward 7.

Penn Branch Annual Block Party Community Day – Aug. 12!

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Penn Branch Annual Community Day
“Block Party”
A Community On The Move

Penn Branch Community Block Party August 12, 2017

Meet and Greet Your

Neighbors – City Officials – Safety Officers

Music, Games, and More

Local Proprietors of  “Penn Hill”
August 12 2017
Noon – 6:00 pm

Donations Are Welcomed

 

 

 

PBCCA Economic Development Meeting Video and Pitchbook Links

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Penn Branch Citizens Civic Association Economic Development Roundtable: Pennsylvania Avenue SE East of the River (East End) “Our Time is Now”

On Tuesday, April 11 more than 100 Penn Branch and nearby residents gathered to hear from the Pennsylvania Avenue East of the River Committee, and key developers who own or are interested in purchasing property along the Pennsylvania Avenue, SE (East of the River/East End). 

“Our Time is Now” PBCCA Economic Development Meeting

What is clear is that our community wants a walkable community, smart development, retail, restaurants and the sensible growth occuring in other parts of the city.

The audience engaged with the panel and shared their concerns,

Councilmember Vincent C. Gray also attended, and shared with attendees his vision and plans for the Ward 7 Economic Advisory Council.

Attendees, included Rob Tate, Jair Lynch Real Estate Partners; Bruce Finland, MED Developers; Stephen Downing, Pennsylvania Avenue East of the River Coalition; Lindsay Thompson, John Hopkins University DC City Lab; Deborah Jones, Ward7 Partnership; and, Reverend Kendrick Curry, Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church.  Attendees also included DC Office of Planning, neighboring community associations and other Pennsylvania Avenue Developers with an interest in Pennsylvania Avenue, SE East of the River (East End).

As promised, here’s the link to our community overview/pitchbook book “Penn East” developed with the Johns Hopkins City Lab DC team as part of their capstone project.  Click here to view link

Also, attached is a link to the April 11th “Our Time is Now” Community meeting. Click here to view the video of the Economic Development Meeting “Our Time is Time”

 

While there has been some good news impacting Pennsylvania Avenue SE East of the River (East End), such as the recent purchase of the Penn Branch Shopping Center, the remodeling of Thai Orchards Kitchen, and the announcement of a Ward 7 Member Advisory Council to address Ward 7 Economic Development, the future remains uncertain, and the success of any venture needs to be an informed, unified community effort.

 A special thank you to the residents of Penn Branch; Hillcrest; Fort Dupont; Randle Highlands and the communities along Pennsylvania Avenue, SE (East of the River/East End)

Economic Development Roundtable Tue. April 11th

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Penn Branch Citizens Civic Association Presents

Economic Development Roundtable: Pennsylvania Avenue SE East of the River (East End) “Our Time is Now”

Tuesday, April 11 at 6:30 pm.
Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church

Confirmed Panelists:

Rob Tate, Jair Lynch Real Estate Partners; Bruce Finland, MED Developers; Stephen Downing, Pennsylvania Avenue East of the River Committee; Lindsay Thompson, John Hopkins University DC City Lab; Deborah Jones, Ward7 Partnership; and, Reverend Kendrick Curry, Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church.

Special guests:

Ward 7 Councilman Vincent Gray; DC Office of Planning, neighboring community associations and Pennsylvania Avenue Developers with an interest in Pennsylvania Avenue, SE East of the River (East End)

While there has been some good news impacting Pennsylvania Avenue SE East of the River (East End), such as the recent purchase of the Penn Branch Shopping Center, the remodeling of Thai Orchards Kitchen, and the announcement of a Ward 7 Member Advisory Council to address Ward 7 Economic Development, the future remains uncertain, and the success of any venture needs to be an informed, unified community effort.

 A special thank you to the residents of Penn Branch; Hillcrest; Fort DuPont; Randall Highlands and the communities along Pennsylvania Avenue, SE (East of the River/East End)

 

Penn Ave East Economic Development Series – Feb 14th Meeting

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PBCCA – Penn Ave East Economic Development Series
(Come hear about development along Pennsylvania Avenue East of the River – Guests Speakers from DC Office of Planning, Engagement and Design, and Ward 7 Planner)

February 14 Valentines’ Day
Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church 3000 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE (rear entrance)
Many of our residents have expressed concern about the development along Pennsylvania Avenue SE Corridor (east of the river).   Residents of Penn Branch and surrounding communities are generally pleased that the outdated Penn Branch Shopping Center was in August 2016 purchased by Jair Lynch Real Estate.  However, many have expressed concern about the overall development of Pennsylvania Avenue east of the river corridor.   Residents have expressed concerns about the need for revitalization similar to many other parts of the city.   Over the last few months residents have also expressed concerns about Penn Avenue East traffic flow and congestion, retail shops and restaurants, creating a

Ward 7 Planning

walkable community.

We are pleased to announce that our meetings over the next few months will specially focus on issues impact growth and development in our community.   Our  guest speaker at our February 14 meeting will be Deborah Crain Kemp, Neighborhood Planner – Ward 7 Office of Planning and Tanya Washington Stern, Deputy Director, Office of Planning, Engagement and Design.

Come show your love and concern for you community hear ask questions about plans impacting our community!

Attached are helpful materials for your review: The first two are handout versions of Far Northeast and Southeast Area Element boards displayed during the Open House portion of the October 27, 2016 PlanDC community meeting.

Far Northeast & Southeast Area Element Demographics Board handout:

Far Northeast & Southeast Area Element Policy Summary Board handout:

October 27, 2016 PlanDC Meeting Summary (with public comments): featuring the Far Northeast & Southeast Area Element and Far Southeast & Southwest Area Element:

All of these materials are available on the project website, PlanDC.dc.gov.  Just click on the links below for more information:

Below is the presentation for the October 27, 2016 PlanDC Community Meeting that featured the Far Northeast & Southeast Area Element. Many of these slides will be shown at the meeting on the 14th:

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