Mount Vernon Square Neighborhood Association (MVSNA)

04/15/2013

The MVSNA meeting tomorrow night is canceled.

We will see you all at the Ward 6 Budget Townhall meeting on Thursday, April 25 at 215 G Street NE 6:30 -8:30 PM.

04/05/2013

MONTHLY HHW/E-CYCLING/PERSONAL DOCUMENT SHREDDING
SAT., APRIL 6, AT FT. TOTTEN TRANSFER STATION
DC residents may drop off these items between 8 am and 3 pm.

12/05/2012

TONIGHT!!
DDOT to Host Public Meeting for New Jersey Avenue Transportation Safety Improvement Project

Community Stakeholders Are Encouraged to Attend and Provide Input on the Proposed Transportation Safety Improvements for New Jersey Avenue from H Street to N Street NW

(Washington, D.C.) On Wednesday, December 5, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will host a public meeting for the New Jersey Avenue Transportation Safety Improvement Project. This project will address existing safety and traffic operational deficiencies on New Jersey Avenue NW between H Street and N Street NW. Representatives from DDOT will meet with the public to provide project details and to answer stakeholder questions and concerns.

The project will enhance New Jersey Avenue with the following proposed features and elements:

The intersections of New Jersey Avenue, New York Avenue, and M Street, and the intersection of New Jersey Avenue, 2nd Street and I Street will be widened to support two way travel.
All lighting within the corridor will be upgraded to the new LED lighting standard.
All traffic signals in the corridor will be reconstructed and will include new countdown pedestrian signals and Accessible Pedestrian Signals.
All pedestrian ramps and sidewalks in the corridor will be upgraded to meet current ADA standards.
All curbing in the corridor will be upgraded to the Washington, DC granite curb standard.
All drainage facilities in the corridor will be evaluated and upgraded as necessary.
All landscaping in the corridor will be updated and beautified.

Questions about this meeting may be directed to Mr. Abdullahi Mohamed at (202) 671-4614 or [email protected].

What: Public Meeting for the New Jersey Avenue Transportation Safety Improvement Project
When: Wednesday, December 5, 2012, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Where: Bible Way Temple, 1100 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Transit: 96, P6 Metrobus lines
http://www.tommywells.org/2012/11/ddot-to-host-me.php

Public Oversight Roundtable on the Fiscal Year 2013 Department of Parks and Recreation Initiatives: Park Policy and Programs Division and the Park Improvements Capital Project.

11/16/2012

Good Evening K Street Stakeholders,


DC Department of Transportation (DDOT) will be advancing their work on K Street NW following the installation of the new water main from 7th to 3rd Streets NW. Work has been scheduled for the connection of the existing water distribution systems to the newly installed main on Monday, November 19th.

Weather permitting; the following utility repairs have been scheduled: Intersection of 4th and K Streets NW

When: Monday, November 19th. Work preparations will start at 9:00pm with water shut-off starting at 11:00pm– 5:30am; in support of ongoing roadway work.
What: Water main replacement
Where: The intersections of 4th and K Street, and 5th and K Street NW. Work will affect Museum Square, City Vista, and Federal Management properties water supply during the hours mentioned.


DC Water will provide additional notices to each building affected by these connections. DDOT encourages all K Street users to stay alert and follow all signs as they travel through this corridor. During construction, parking will be limited to the side streets. There will be no parking on K St during the construction phases.

For more information please visit the project website at www.KStreetNW.com or contact the DDOT Project Manager Mohamed Dahir at 202-671-4627 or [email protected]

10/16/2012

We're live tweeting meeting right now over on Twitter.

10/16/2012

Oh! and we promise to have you out by 9 p.m.) We also have Bill McLeod from the MVTCID & Jad Donohoe from Arts at 5th and Eye development (hint, it's moving again...) then spend a little time getting to know the various ANC candidates who are out to represent you on the new 6E commission. And if you're at all interested in running for a MVSNA - Mount Vernon Square Neighbohood Association Board, please let us know-- nominations will begin soon and we'd love to have you! — with Erik Kugler and 2 others at Yale Steam Laundry Condos.

10/16/2012

Ok-- the secret is out! Sweetgreen is coming to our meeting tomorrow. 7:30 at Yale Condos (EAST). Be there, or be... without yummy food and juice!

10/15/2012

October MVSNA meeting this Tuesday at 7:30 we're still pinning down the location but will be either YALE WEST OR YALE EAST, few things for sure-- we'll have Bill McLeod from the Mt Vernon Sq/7th St- CID, and a rep from the Arts at 5th and I project-- the long awaited hotel project, AND possibly refreshments from a newly-opened SWEET establishment. ;) See you there!

09/18/2012

Agenda posted for tomorrow's meeting: http://mvsna.org/2012/09/18/meeting-tomorrow-918/

Have you been wandering around the neighborhood lately, seeing new businesses, buildings and development and wondered ‘what the heck is going on?’ Then you’ll be sure to want to ...

09/05/2012

September meeting information up on the Life In blog: http://mvsna.org/2012/09/04/september-mount-vernon-square-neighborhood-meeting/ join us for neighborhood info and a little wine after!

08/22/2012

Happy Birthday Mr. MVSNA President ...HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! Sam Shipley!