Commissioners with Dupont Circle’s ANC 2B had some strong words for Claudia’s Steakhouse (1501 K St. NW) over allegations that the restaurant repeatedly blocked a sidewalk and bike lane along 15th Street NW several times since it opened in June.
Marlon Alfaro, general manager at Claudia’s; David Bowing, assistant general manager at Claudia’s; and Ben Tesfaye, valet parking manager for Claudia’s valet company, U Street Parking, attended the ANC’s monthly meeting on Tuesday to request that two metered parking spaces near the restaurant be allocated for evening valet parking use.
“[The restaurant] is located in an area where parking is difficult,” Tesfaye said. “There are garages in the area, but unfortunately they do close early.”
“We’re looking at eight to ten cars a night,” he continued. “Two, three people per car, spending $35 or $40, that’s a lot of revenue for the restaurant.”
But ANC 2B chair Noah Smith had some criticisms for the steakhouse’s previous operations along that stretch of 15th Street. (more…)
The Washington Post headquarters looks a little bare now.
Workers were spotted removing the iconic Post sign at 1150 15th Street NW earlier this morning. All that remains is a ghostly outline of the company’s name.
Washingtonian broke the news yesterday that the old Post sign would come down today. The sign will be reinstalled on the fourth floor of the newspaper’s new headquarters at 1301 K St. NW when it opens next year.
Journalists gathered to say farewell — albeit temporarily — to the iconic sign by snapping selfies in front of it yesterday.
Last day for @washingtonpost sign on 15th Street w/ @Fahrenthold @pkcapitol @PostRoz @CarolLeonnig @PhilipRucker pic.twitter.com/UI14Bc1uh0
— Matea Gold (@mateagold) October 19, 2015
The @washingtonpost building move gets real tomorrow with the removal of the sign on 15th … https://t.co/N0QDR6uliz pic.twitter.com/JZYX0FZsRc
— Chloe Negron (@missmagner) October 19, 2015
photo day on 15th St. Our sign comes down tomorrow; will be inside the new HQ @washingtonpost pic.twitter.com/DrwOIllIku
— Richard Leiby (@richleiby) October 20, 2015
They're tearing the sign down in front of the @washingtonpost tomorrow so we snagged a photo real quick. pic.twitter.com/KXKYM0DAQy
— Steven Rich (@dataeditor) October 19, 2015
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will hold a public meeting tonight to present the plans and schedule for its upcoming 15th Street NW safety improvements.
The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. and will take place at St. Augustine Catholic Church, located at 1419 V Street NW.
The project, which spans approximately .26 miles, includes pavement resurfacing of 15th Street NW and the installation of new traffic signals, streetlights and drainage and bike lanes.
A question and answer session will follow the presentation.
From David McAuley. Email him at david[AT]borderstan.com.
15th Street NW Bike lane. (Luis Gomez Photos)
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will repave the two-way bicycle lane on 15th Street NW.
The news was announced at the monthly meeting of Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 2B/Dupont on Wednesday, July 12. The repaving will be finished by the end of the summer, according to Commissioner Noah Smith, 2B-09, The path runs through Smith’s district.
The bike lanes are in serious need of assistance, with southbound lanes between Massachusetts and K Streets often resembling a washboard.
On his website, Smith adds that there will also be new signs and markings on the path. The news came after the last November’s ANC 2B resolution calling for improvements to the path, and subsequent lobbying of the DC Council.
Smith has also announced that, after ANC prodding, DDOT has agreed to a request to coordinate the pedestrian walk signals through Dupont Circle. It will no longer be necessary for pedestrians to stand on the median between four lanes of traffic when crossing into or out of the circle.
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DC Meet Market. (Luis Gomez Photos)
DC MEETMarket is on this weekend, Saturday, June 1 . They will have more than 40 local vendors at the corner of P and 15th Streets NW in the Saint Luke Episcopal Church parking lot.
DC MEETMarket is a monthly outdoor market located in the heart of Logan Circle. Held on the first Saturday of every month from April to December.
Come out this Saturday from 11 to 5 pm. Enjoy the market and buy local.
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New residential building to 15th and V Streets NW. (Luis Gomez Photos)
Construction is expected to begin in July on the 95-unit residential building at the northeast corner of 15th and V Streets NW, next to the Paul Laurence Dunbar Apartments. As part of the development, Jair Lynch has been working with the residents’ association of the Dunbar Apartments to recapitalize and renovate the building, which holds a status as affordable housing for senior citizens.
The new building will not have the affordable housing requirements of the Dunbar Apartments. It will be on property that is now parking for the Dunbar Apartments.
In November 2011, the Historic Preservation Review Board approved the concept design for the building, which includes 95 residential units in nine-stories with two levels of underground parking. The new building will also feature a fitness room, a roof deck and environmentally friendly finishes (the developers are currently seeking Energy Star Certification).
Project Update
Last week there was a community update:
- Construction start is July 2013.
- Permits have been issued for grading, sheeting and shoring to support excavation, foundation to grade.
- JAIR LYNCH will continue to review development progress with ANC 1B, local civic associations and the other community throughout the project.
May 21 Meeting
On May 21 JAIR LYNCH is hosting a meeting with three members of ANC 1B and their constituents: ANC 1B12 Zahra Jilani (1B-12), Ricardo Reinoso (1B-05) and Deborah Thomas (1B-04). The meeting runs from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at the Paul Laurence Dunbar Apartment (2001 15th St, NW).
There is also a tentative date, June 19, for a meeting with the project contractor to explain construction details and how it will affect the neighborhood will look during construction. If you have any questions contact Kaleena Francis at kef[AT]jairlynch.com at JAIR LYNCH Development Partners.
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DC Meet Market. (Luis Gomez Photos)
DC MEETMarket is on this weekend, Saturday, May 4. They will have more than 40 local vendors at the corner of P and 15th Streets NW in the Saint Luke Episcopal Chuch parking lot.
Want to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? DC MEETMarket has you covered featuring a Mariachi Band and also a spotlight on Honest Tea a sponsor of the DC MEETMarket.
Come out this Saturday from 11 to 5 pm. Enjoy the market, buy local and celebrate.
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From Luis Gomez. Catch his photos at One Photograph A Day. Follow him on Twitter @LuisGomezPhotos.
DC MEETMarket is at 15th and P Streets NW. (Luis Gomez Photos)
The DC MEETMarket returns this weekend, Saturday, April 6, and the neighborhood party is bringing food, music and culture to the heart of Borderstan.
The community-driven event will take place on the corner of 15th and P Streets NW from 11 am until 5 pm. Self-described as a community market “where culture and neighbors collide,” DC MEETMarket meets on the third Saturday of every month at the same location.
For more information on the free and local event, visit the DC MEETMarket Facebook page.
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Crime news from Dupont-Logan-U Street.
There was a stabbing shortly after 1 am at 15th and L Streets NW on Sunday, November 25, just south of Massachusetts Avenue NW. The two suspects were last seen near Thomas Circle at 14th Street and Vermont Avenue NW.
From DC Police Alerts: “Stabbing 0111 hrs 15th & L St NW LOF: 2 Lt Skn B/M’s with corn rows L/S 14th & Vermont Ave NW DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #I20120593829. Sent on: 11/25 02:05.”
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You can get more information about crime in the Borderstan area through the MPD listservs for the Second and Third Districts on Yahoo! Groups.
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DC Meet Market. (Luis Gomez Photos)
From Luis Gomez. Catch his photos at One Photograph A Day. Follow him on Twitter @LuisGomezPhotos.
The DC MEETMarket returns this weekend, Saturday, November 10, and the neighborhood party is bringing food, music and culture to the heart of Borderstan.
The community-driven event will take place on the corner of 15th and P Streets NW from 11 am until 5 pm. Self-described as a community market “where culture and neighbors collide,” DC MEETMarket meets on the third Saturday of every month at the same location.
For more information on the free and local event, visit the event’s Facebook page.
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DC Meet Market. (Luis Gomez Photos)
From Rachel Nania. Check out her blog, Sear, Simmer & Stir. Follow Nania on Twitter @rnania, email her at rachel[AT]borderstan.com.
The DC MEETMarket returns this weekend, Saturday, October 20, and the neighborhood party is bringing food, music and culture to the heart of Borderstan.
The community-driven event will take place on the corner of 15th and P Streets NW from 11 am until 5 pm. Self-described as a community market “where culture and neighbors collide,” DC MEETMarket meets on the third Saturday of every month at the same location.
For more information on the free and local event, visit the event’s Facebook page.
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Crime news from Dupont-Logan-U Street.
There was an early evening robbery that involved force and violence around 7 pm on Tuesday, October 2. The crime occurred on the 1300 block of 15th Street NW, between Rhode Island Avenue and O Street.
From DC Police Alerts:
“2083 CONFIRMED A robbery force and violence in the 1300 block 15th St NW. LOF B/M, 5′-5’6″, 275-280 lbs., bald head. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #I20120498779. Sent on: 10/02 19:22”
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You can get more information about crime in the Borderstan area through the MPD listservs for the Second and Third Districts on Yahoo! Groups.
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From Rachel Nania. Check out her blog, Sear, Simmer & Stir. Follow Nania on Twitter @rnania, email her at rachel[AT]borderstan.com.
Meridian Hill Park. (Luis Gomez Photos)
On Wednesday, September 26, DC’s Department of Transportation (DDOT) will attend ANC 1B’s Transportation Committee meeting to unveil its design to reconfigure the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue NW, Florida Avenue NW, 15th Street NW and W Street NW.
This four-way intersection is at the southeast corner of Meridian Hill Park.
The meeting will take place at 7 pm at the Thurgood Marshall Center (1816 12th Street NW). All interested community members are encouraged to attend.
ANC 1B stretches from 16th Street NW to 2nd Street NW and includes most of the U Street corridor. For a map of the area, visit ANC 1B’s website. More information on Wednesday’s meeting is also available on ANC 1B’s website.
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From Rachel Nania. Check out her blog, Sear, Simmer & Stir. Follow Nania on Twitter @rnania, email her at rachel[AT]borderstan.com
The Laurence Dunbar apartments at the northeast corner of 15th and U NW. The new residential building will be to the north at 15th and V NW. (Courtesy Greater Greater Washington)
A meeting to discuss updates for the Jair Lynch Development Partners project at 15th and V Streets NW is scheduled for Wednesday, September 26, from 6:30 until 8:30 pm at the Paul Laurence Dunbar Apartments (2001 15th Street NW).
Over the past year, the development group has been working with the residents’ association of the Paul Laurence Dunbar Apartments to recapitalize and renovate the building, which holds a status as affordable housing for senior citizens.
In November, 2011, the Historic Preservation Review Board approved the concept design for the renovation that includes 95 residential units in nine-stories with two levels of underground parking. The building will also feature a fitness room, a roof deck and environmentally friendly finishes (the developers are currently seeking Energy Star Certification).
Eighty-seven units in the building will be available at market price; eight units will be affordable homes, with prices and income restrictions determined by the DC Department of Housing and Community Development.
Next steps for the project include quarterly meetings with ANC 1B-04 Deborah Thomas and ANC 1B-05 Mary Streett (and their constituents) to provide an update on the status of the project and to continue the discussion of what can be expected once a building permit is issued and construction commences.
For more information on this week’s project meeting, contact Kaleena Francis at [email protected] or (202) 462-1092.
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Saturday: DC Meet Market at 15th and P NW. (Luis Gomez Photos)
From Rachel Nania. Check out her blog, Sear, Simmer & Stir. Follow Nania on Twitter @rnania, email her at rachel[AT]borderstan.com.
DC MEETMarket returns this weekend, Saturday, September 15, and the neighborhood party is bringing food, music and culture to the heart of Borderstan.
The community-driven event will take place on the corner of 15th and P Streets NW from 11 am until 5 pm. Self-described as a community market “where culture and neighbors collide,” DC MEETMarket meets on the third Saturday of every month at the same location.
For more information on the free and local event, visit the event’s Facebook page.
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