Letter in support of Community Three Development's proposed new construction at 14th & W

Click to view letterOn March 30, 2013, MHNA sent Advisory Neighborhood Commission 1B a letter of support for Community Three Development's request for three forms of zoning relief at 2200 - 2202 14th Street, NW, on the northwest corner of 14th and W Streets, NW, in anticipation of the proposed construction of a six-story building with residential units on the top five floors and community-serving retail on the first floor. The site is in the Greater U Street Historic District and includes one historically contributing structure, which will be incorporated into the new construction.

Community Three Development, which presented at the MHNA monthly meeting on March 19, 2013, seeks exemptions from requirements covering: (1) the lot coverage; (2) rear setback; and (3) off-street parking. 

Recent view of 2200 - 2202 14th Street, NW, from 14th Street, NW

Next meeting: Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 7-8:30pm

 The next Meridian Hill Neighborhood Association (MHNA) meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, in the Greater Washington Sports Alliance conference room, inside the Solea building, at 2300 14th Street, NW, from 7 until 8:30pm.  

Representatives of Community Three Development will discuss their plans for the former Ready Personnel site at 2200-2202 14th Street, NW, on the northwest corner of 14th and W Streets, NW (pictured below). They plan a new construction with five floors of residential units plus first floor retail.  

We also plan to discuss how to keep and grow daytime retail businesses in our neighborhood. Representatives of several local retailers will be joining us to to discuss their businesses and experiences in the Meridian Hill neighborhood. Agenda:

1. Introductions
2. Community Three Development - plans for new apartment/condo building with first-floor retail at 2200-2202 14th Street, NW 
3. Keeping and growing daytime retail in the Meridian Hill Neighborhood Association boundaries - representatives of Federal, Lettie Gooch, Moshe Zusman Photography, and Palace 5ive
4. Announcements

Free training for supporting those impacted by the criminal justice system

Flyer in English. Click to enlarge.The Latin American Youth Center (LAYC) Foster Care Program is partnering with LAYC's Host Homes and Transitional Living Programs to offer two free training sessions entitled Keeping the Connection: Supporting Families Who Have Been Impacted By The Criminal Justice System.

The training in English will be offered on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Flyer.

The training in Spanish will be offered on Saturday, March 9, 2013, from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Flyer. 

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Los Programas de Padres Temporales, Transitional Living y Host Homes del Centro Latinoamericano de la Juventud (LAYC) le invita a un taller acerca de cómo apoyar a jóvenes y familias que han sido separados por el sistema de justicia penal. Venga y aprenda acerca de la reforma de las penas obligatorias y sobre lo que usted pueda hacer para apoyar a un niño que tenga un padre encarcelado.

Recibirá: 2 horas de entrenamiento hacia su licencia. Cuidado de niños (para los que lo piden de ante mano)

Sábado, 9 de marzo del 2013

HORA 10am-12pm.

Por favor confirme su participación con Allison Elkins al 202-400-5194 no mas tarde del 6 de marzo del 2013.

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Everyone is welcome! Top five reasons to attend: 

1. Someone you know may have been impacted by the criminal justice system. Knowing how to support them could make a big difference in their life and the lives of their children.
2. Many families in the child welfare system have also been impacted by the criminal justice system. The overlap between child welfare and the criminal justice systems may be broader than you think.  
3. Meet members of the LAYC Child Placement Team and Foster & Host Parents. It's also a great opportunity to learn more about our NEW Transitional Living Program serving homeless and runaway youth 16-22.
4. Light refreshments. What's not to like about that?
5. FREE child care, for all who request in advance.

Flyer in Spanish.Pre-registration is required. Please see the attached flyers. The location of each event will be provided to all who RSVP by March 1, 2013.

For more information, please contact Molly Graham, Host Homes Case Manager, LAYC, molly@layc-dc.org.