Earth Day Thanks + Let’s Talk Civic Core & Upcoming Community Engagement Events
Happy Earth Day!
Last Saturday, neighbors came together for a neighborhood cleanup. A big thank you to Oana for providing trash pickers, bags, and gloves. I would also like to thank our neighbors Ron, Carl, Sheila, Robin, and my Kindergarten for helping with pickup. And thank you to Mariah for letting us use her family’s trash can for the collected waste. I am happy that we were able to come together as a community for a common goal to help improve our neighborhood and our planet. I’ll be organizing a few more cleanups throughout 2025, stay tuned!
ANC Special Meeting
The ANC will hold a hybrid special meeting on Tuesday, April 29th from 7:00–8:30 PM. You can attend in person at the Chevy Chase Library (5625 Connecticut Avenue) or join online. Register for the online meeting here.
The agenda for this meeting is to have a discussion with officials from DMPED, DCPL, and DPR about the vision and design guidelines for the proposed Chevy Chase Library and Community Center redevelopment. I hope to see you in person or online!
Civic Core Site
I am seeking your feedback on the eight proposals designed to provide our neighborhood and Washington, DC with a new library, community center, outdoor space, parking, and housing. Your feedback is important to shaping how the site is developed. You can submit feedback to me via email at 3G05@anc.dc.gov or here: https://forms.office.com/g/U6ycFLkTFJ.
Here’s an example of meaningful feedback I received last week:
“The site should have multiple access routes, not just focus on Connecticut Avenue.”
“Outdoor spaces should be placed in quieter areas and not near busy intersections.”
If you missed the March 29th hearing, here’s where you can catch up:
Morning presentations: DMPED Disposition Hearing CC Morning Presentations on Vimeo
Afternoon public comments: DMPED Disposition Hearing CC Public Comments on Vimeo
All eight proposals: Chevy Chase Civic Site - RFP Presentations | dmped.
Community Engagement Opportunities
Starting this Friday, April 25th from 10:00–10:45 AM, I’ll be at the Chevy Chase Library, available to chat with SMD 05 residents. Find me on the first floor near the tables or computers—I’d love to hear from you.
And this Saturday, April 26th, Lafayette’s HSA will be hosting an outdoor movie night. The lawn opens at 5:30 PM with food trucks; the movie begins at 7:30 PM. Since many parents can’t attend ANC meetings, I think this event presents a great opportunity for the ANC to meet people where they are. I’ve invited my fellow Commissioners to join me for this community engagement opportunity. We will be setting up a table to connect with constituents and will be available to answer questions or hear your thoughts about the Civic Core site or any other issues concerning our neighbors. Please look for us along 33rd Street we should be there around 5:15 -7:15 PM.
Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)
Join DPR for a virtual community meeting this Thursday, April 24th at 6:00 PM to learn about capital construction projects coming to Wards 3 & 4. RSVP here: https://wardupdates.splashthat.com To explore DPR projects across all eight Wards, visit: https://dgs.dc.gov/page/dpr-park-and-recreation-center-projects