Friday, January 29, 2016
Monday, January 11, 2016
2321 4th Street NE Construction Update
The following flyer and website were shared with me by H Street CDC the developers of the site. Please share the information for those looking to rent apartments or lease retail space. Expected completion is now June 2016.
http://23214thstllc.com
Safety, Traffic, Parking and Schools -January 20th at 7 p.m.
Dear Edgewood Community,
As you may know, there have been many traffic-related issues
that have disturbed our community since the beginning of this school year. We
recently met to discuss how we can all work as a community to solve these
problems.
Inspired Teaching School is deeply troubled by these issues,
and has directly intervened in a number of ways. The following is a list of
tactics, each attempted many times since August 2015:
·
Announcements and discussions on the school
listserve
·
Weekly reminders in the Head of School
Newsletter and Principal Newsletters
·
A lengthy lecture regarding traffic DOs and
DONTs at Back to School Night
·
Calls to police station to request a presence in
the mornings
·
Requests/petitions for a crossing guard
·
More staff and parent volunteers working to
support the morning drop-off process
·
Placement of orange traffic cones to direct
traffic flow
·
A parent-led initiative for a Traffic Calming
Application to the city for our street
·
Increased coordination with Lee Montessori regarding
their families
·
The school issued “tickets” to offenders
Collectively, we believe that all stakeholders must have an
opportunity to be heard, and the various District agencies that may be able to
help must be able to see a unified request for resources and support. That
is why we have agreed to a joint meeting to further discuss potential
resolutions, to take place on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 (7pm) – hosted at
Inspired Teaching School. We are working to ensure the participation of
many District agencies, including: MPD, WMATA, PCSB, DDOT, the Mayor’s office,
Councilman McDuffie’s office, and more.
We are inviting all neighbors, school families, and
community members to attend this meeting and help us work toward a solution.
The school and the community have very similar interests as far as traffic flow
and safe neighborhood conditions are concerned, and we look forward to
collaboratively problem-solving this issue with the public and the government
agencies who may find ways to support us.
Thank you so much for your patience and your support as we
attempt to make our neighborhood safer and less congested for the benefit of
everyone. Please know that we have been aware of the traffic issues, and have
been working tirelessly to address them. We care about our community, and we
are committed to making it better. Hope to see you on January 20th
at 7pm!
Best,
Sally Hobaugh, ANC 5E10
Inspired Teaching School Staff
P.S. The school has opened an avenue for public feedback
regarding neighborhood concerns. All correspondence can be directed to community@inspiredteachingschool.org,
or (202)248-6825
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
DC Council Unanimously Passes Councilmember Charles Allen’s Bill to Jumpstart Home and Business Security Camera Rebate Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 5, 2016Contact: Laura MarksWASHINGTON, DC – At today’s legislative meeting of the DC Council, Councilmembers voted unanimously to pass Councilmember Charles Allen’s bill, the Private Security Camera System Incentive Program Emergency Act of 2016, to create an incentive program for residents and neighborhood establishments to purchase and install security camera systems.Councilmember Allen said, “It is clear that security cameras deter crime and help MPD hold individuals accountable for criminal acts by adding extra eyes on the street. This program will put cameras where they’re needed most by targeting the highest crime areas in each Ward and nearly doubling the number of maximum rebates available.”Councilmember Allen added, “I’m grateful for the support of the entire Council and Mayor Bowser for this program. This $500,000 investment is an important step toward safer streets in neighborhoods across the city.”The Council passed Councilmember Allen’s bill as introduced. The Private Security Camera System Incentive Program Emergency Act nearly doubles the number of maximum rebates possible, while maintaining a generous incentive: Up to $200 per camera installed and registered, with a maximum rebate of $500 per residential property and $750 per business, nonprofit, or religious institution, which often have a larger property footprint. Councilmember Allen’s effort also ensures that the highest crime area in each Ward receives priority for rebates, extends the length of time funds are available, and extends eligibility for the rebates to nonprofit organizations.# # #Laura Marks, Chief of StaffOffice of Councilmember Charles Allen, Ward 6t 202-724-8072 | m 202-262-6157@CM_CharlesAllen | www.charlesallenward6.com
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