Art All Night Congress Heights was a blast! Michael Bochynski with Clean Water Action and Art Slater with Anacostia Coordinating Council talked with attendees about the future of the Anacostia River Corridor, sustainability, and more.
The verdict? Less violence, paddle boats in the river, and better signage in Anacostia Park were among the recommendations.
Read MoreAPACC’s success in Year 3 depends on addressing some internal and external challenges. Twenty-eight members strong, APACC has the talent it needs to tackle the challenges and come out the other side stronger and more cohesive.
Read MoreFestival del Rio is a free family-oriented event at Bladensburg Park and it takes place Saturday, October 13 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Read MoreOne of the ways APACC helps members (and non-members) build their organizational capacity is through a weekly post with useful information and skill-building opportunities. Check out this week’s post.
Read MorePeople visiting APACC’s pop-up park had a lot to say about improvements needed to make life in Wards 7 and 8 better for them, their neighbors, and their families.
Read MoreWe are currently in Council Period 22 (CP 22), which began at noon on January 2, 2017, and will conclude at 11:59 am on January 2, 2019. CP 23 starts at noon, January 2, 2019. Jonetta Rose Barras’ recent discussion is a good reminder to voice our opinions about leadership of council committees before committee chair assignments are announced in January.
Read MoreOne of the ways APACC helps members (and non-members) build their organizational capacity is through a weekly post with useful information and skill-building opportunities. Check out this week’s post.
Read MoreWhen you step into APACC’s booth at Art All Night in Congress Heights September 29, you’ll have the chance to help design the future of the Anacostia Corridor—the Anacostia River, Anacostia Park, and neighborhoods closest to the park and river—on CORRIDORscape. You’ll also have the chance to learn about easily implemented sustainable practices. And get treats!
Read MorePARK(ing) Day on MLK was wildly successful with lots of fun and relaxation. Residents, business owners, and others contributed to CORRIDORscape, a months-long listening campaign to help APACC develop its policy action agenda for 2019 and beyond.
Read MoreDiscuss topics of importance to you at the State of Ward 8 Summit Sunday, September 30. Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White is sponsoring the event.
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Read MoreGraylin W. Presbury, President of the Fairlawn Citizens Association, reports on Anacostia Bridges at Nicholson Street SE community meeting September 17. In addition to improving life for residents of this Ward 8 neighborhood, DDOT’s work will improve access to Anacostia Park and Anacostia River.
Read MoreOne of the ways APACC helps members (and non-members) build their organizational capacity is through a weekly post with useful information and skill-building opportunities. Check out this week’s post.
Read MoreAPACC wants the waterfront corridor to be an equitable economic engine, providing green jobs to restore, maintain and program parks and build sustainable neighborhoods; workforce training; and green job-preparedness education for youth. Can the new DOES director make some of this happen?
Read MoreThe DC Council will have a busy fall. Read what DCist writes is on the agenda for the rest of 2018.
Read MoreThe National Park Service “National Capital Parks-East” (NACE) sends out a partner newsletter every quarter, and we’ve copied it here for you to read. If you are interested in getting this newsletter by email, contact Pya Langley.
Autumn is almost here! As the leaves start to change and we turn the corner into September, we want to highlight the summer's activities and programs and share our upcoming engagement opportunities. We look forward to our continued partnership on joint programs and our celebration of the environment and history as we connect to the many youth and families in our communities.
Read MorePublic perceptions of trees in DC mean a lot to Casey Trees and DDOT’s Urban Forestry Division. They are seeking public input into the Master Plan Survey.
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