Good news regarding 14th and W Streets, NW

From: Jim Graham <grahamwone@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Dec 3, 2010 at 4:10 PM
Subject: Great New Anthony Bowen YMCA
Friends:
This afternoon I was pleased to join representatives from YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, Perseus Realty, Jefferson Apartment Group, Councilmember Jack Evans and others for the announcement of the imminent work to begin at 14th and W.

Demolition of the old YMCA and other buildings will begin in the next two weeks. The facades of several historically significant buildings on 14th St. will be preserved. This has all been very much facilitated by favorable tax incentives that I authored and the Council passed.

Construction of the long awaited new, state of the art Anthony Bowen YMCA, mixed-income rental housing and retail will begin soon thereafter. Bringing Anthony Bowen Y back to the U Street corridor is both historically significant and full of great promise for the future.

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Next Meeting: November 16, 2010

Join us for the next MHNA meeting, which will take place on Tuesday, November 16, 2010, at Gingras Ecumenical Center, 1419 V Street, NW, at 7:00pm.  We will end promptly at 8:30pm.  Preliminary agenda:

(a) Presentation from R2L Architects on 2221 14th Street, NW (empty Latino Auto Sales lot)
(b) MHNA Board Election planning - see bylaws
(c) MHNA holiday party planning
(d) Review of 2010 and 2011 MHNA workplan (community brainstorming session)
(e) Follow-up on previous meeting items:
     - Meridian Hill historic district designation next steps

Next Meeting: October 19, 2010

[From the MHNA Listserv] Hello friends and neighbors,

Please join us for the upcoming MHNA meeting this Tuesday, October 19, 2010, at Gingras Ecumenical Center, 1419 V Street, NW, Washington, DC. The meeting will begin at 7:00pm and end by 8:30pm. 
Come hear about some of the projects MHNA is working on as well as events going on in your neighborhood! We have an action packed agenda, including guest speakers, and would love to have as many of you as possible come out and join us.  Knock on one of your neighbors doors and bring them along for the discussion. We want your input! Agenda:

a) Introductions;
b) Meet and greet with Commander Kishter, MPD;
c) Tex Mex Restaurant liquor license presentation (owner will be present). Restaurant located at 14th & V;
d) Pico Taco Restaurant liquor license presentation (owner will be present). Restaurant located at 1400 block of Florida Avenue;
e) Presentation by the Historic Preservation Office (Kim Williams) regarding a proposed Meridian Hill Historic District;
f) 14th Street Streetscape update
g) MHNA fall cleanup day and holiday party planning
h) Next Step Charter Public Charter School application for Harrison School

See you on Tuesday!
Thanks!
Pete Quinnan
Outreach Coordinator
Meridian Hill Neighborhood Association
www.meridianhilldc.org