11/6/00:
The mayor gave a terrific speech last Thursday at the
National Building Museum for WABA. He promised that
the city would stripe 10 miles of bike lanes each year
for the next five years. He promised to add 100 bike
racks each year for the next 5 years (incl. bike racks
in front of all city buildings). He wrote a letter to
the NPS urging them to consider experimenting with
closing Beach Drive to cars (but wants more
neighborhood input). He said the city will take a step
towards completing the Metropolitan Branch Trail next
year by making a few blocks on 1st and 2nd Sts NE
official. He's asked the MPD to start keeping track
of bicycle accidents (wear those helmets!). He will
hire a bicycle coordinator for the city and will
revamp the bicycle signage and redo a citywide bicycle
map (and make it available online). And, most
surprisingly, he said that he wants DC to host an
international bike race! All this, plus he also
mentioned efforts to build a trail system on both
sides of the Anacostia, much of which should be
complete within 5 years.
The waterfront park in Georgetown (along Water St;
below the elevated expressway) has taken a giant step
closer to finalization: the city has removed all of
its trucks and storage items. There is a very wide
swath of asphalt smack next to the water which is part
of the bike trail system. The land officially now
belongs to the NPS; expect it to be landscaped soon.
Some very interesting articles from the Washington
Post:
On new upscale development coming to Dupont:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A8955-2000Nov3.html
On the "café corner" at 19th & M:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A20631-2000Nov5.html
On Backstage's move from Dupont to Capitol Hill:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A7928-2000Oct24.html
Also see WBJ article re Cap Hill:
http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/stories/2000/10/23/story5.html
WP article reveals an Ann Taylor shop will take space
to be vacated by Dupont Silver and the tacky souvenier
"Dupont Image" shop (and will use an old carriage
house in the alley). And the HRC is still on track to
open in the basement of the old Circle bar, using half
of the basement. The rooftop lounge is being developed
in part by owners of Chi-Cha. A restaurant will be on
the ground floor, and it should all open early next
year. Club Monaco (at Conn & S) will open by the end
of this year.
New photos of 17th St Drag Race
(http://www.kestan.com/travel/dc/dup_cir/drag/index.htm).
Fresh Fields opening date is Thursday, Dec 14. (In 38
days!) They're having a job fair Nov 8 - 12, 10am to
6pm, at the Washington Plaza Hotel in Thomas Circle.
Benefits include 20% off groceries! (Bring your
resume.)
HR 57, a very nondescript jazz/blues club has opened
north of Q St at 1610 14th St (its third location).
Features jam sessions. Named after federal law HR 57
which declared jazz an American tradition. See
http://www.hr57.org
Caribou Coffee is having financial problems, which
could imperil its planned location at 14th & Rhode
Island. See
http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/stories/2000/10/30/story5.html
Simply Home on 18th (Thai household accessories) has
expanded their narrow space. VSL Harlow on Conn Ave
will triple its space by expanding into rear of
building.
Vega, a new independent furniture store will open soon
on 7th St between H and I. See
http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/stories/2000/10/30/newscolumn7.html
Borders has opened a new bookstore at 14th & F. Barnes
& Noble will open soon at 12th & E.
Next 3rd 3rsday open-house for 7th St's art galleries
6-8pm on 11/16.
If you're interested in adopting a dog, see
http://www.storepackandship.com/marshall.html
See 4 notes below from DCCA regarding 11/6 mtg, 11/8
ANC mtg, and two recent police alerts.
Best regards
Michael
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DCCA MEMBERSHIP MEETING REMINDER
A reminder that the DCCA monthly membership meeting
will be held next Monday, November 6th at 7:30 at the
Phillips Collection. The address is 1600 21st Street,
NW.
Our regular membership meeting will be held followed
by a private viewing and tour of the Degas to Matisse:
Impressionist and Modern Masterworks from the Detroit
Institute of Art.
Please join us.
This e-mail is a service of the Dupont Circle Citizens
Association. Send an email to DCCANEWS@aol.com to be
added to or deleted from the list.
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POLICE ALERT
A.J. - Name: Leon Jones, White/Male, 5'-11", 185
lbs., Blond hair/was long, now possibly short, light
skin, blue eyes, possibly light facial hair, Birth
date: 10-11-1968, Age 32, Nickname-A.J.
He is wanted for Robbery Force & Violence. He
frequents gay nightclubs and P St. Beach, P St. NW,
D.C. The M.P.D. Third District has an active Felony
Warrant on file, with Det. Montague, # 202-673-6914,
if seen call 9-1-1. He has been seen frequenting the
D.C. Eagle area on New York Ave. NW, D.C. The Warrant
Squad of the Third District, the PSA officers, Park
Police, and US Secret Service/Uniformed Division, are
looking for him.
This information was prepared by Lt. David Eyester of
the Metropolitan Police Department Third District.
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Association. Send an email to DCCANEWS@aol.com to be
added to or deleted from the list.
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POLICE ALERT -
Rushaw Belton, a man who frequents the 1700 block of
Massachusetts Avenue, NW is wanted by the police for
unlawfully entering the property of the Boston House
Condominiums. He frequently loiters on Massachusetts
Avenue in the 1700 & 1800 blocks and usually is
screaming in a very loud voice. His description is a
black male, age 47, 5'10" and 150 pounds. If you see
this person anywhere, please call 911. In addition,
you can call PSA 308 Sgt David Taylor of the
Metropolitan Police Department at 703-214-0958.
This alert was provided by Kathleen O'Connor of the
United States Attorneys Office.
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ANC 2B Dupont Circle
Public Meeting
Wednesday, November 8, 2000
7:30 pm
St. Thomas Church
1772 Church St. NW (at 18th)
TENTATIVE AGENDA
(sequence TBD)
1. Police Crime and Safety Update
2. Discussion of the Summary Report of ANC FY 2000
Activities
3. Announcement of the DPW Fall Leaf Collection
Schedule
4. Status Report on the Phillips Collection Expansion
Project
5. Discussion of a voluntary agreement with
Wrapworks, 1601 Connecticut Ave
6. BZA Application #15613, proposed modification of
plan for a 4 unit residential building at 1622
18th Street (at R Street)
7. Discussion of renewal of Dupont Circle Resource
Center agreement between Park Service,
Metropolitan Police, and ANC 2B
Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2B meets on the
second Wednesday of each month. There is an open forum
at each meeting for discussion of issues not on the
regular agenda. For further information, call (202)
296-7333 or email ANC2B04@aol.com.
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Association. Send an email to DCCANEWS@aol.com to be
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