The overlap of environmental restoration and equitable development is at the core of APACC’s shared work. If you are interested in learning more about these issues from new perspectives, several Jewish organizations are planning a workshop entitled “Environmental Gentrification: The Case of Anacostia” on April 2 from 6:30-8:30pm.
Read MoreThe National Wildlife Foundation has honored DC as one of the Top 10 Cities for Wildlife! The Anacostia River corridor plays an important role in providing habitat for many different plants and animals in DC.
Read MoreAccording to her office, Mayor Muriel Bowser will present her “State of the District” address this evening before she presents her Fiscal Year 2020 budget on Wednesday. We hope that the proposed FY2020 budget will include funding that accelerates the cleanup of the Anacostia River, enhances parklands along the river and leads to equitable growth of neighborhoods in Wards 7 and 8.
Read MoreNeighborhood Legal Services Program is opening a new Southeast location. NLSP is inviting everyone to an open house to celebrate on Thursday, March 14, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
Read MoreThe organization planning the 11th Street Bridge Park is an APACC member, and they were recently featured in a new article on Next City, “Why History Matters in Equitable Development Planning.” The article highlights a recent study done by the Urban Institute - also on APACC’s roster - that puts the equitable development planning efforts associated with the Bridge Park in historical context.
Read MoreWard 7 Councilmember Vincent C. Gray hosts Community Office Hours, and the next one is happening March 1, 2019 from 9:30am to 11:30am. This is a time for Ward 7 residents to talk to the Councilmember and his staff.
Read MoreThe Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is looking for a new staff member to help run their Naturefest Spring Break program as well as their Summer Camps. The Aquatic Gardens are one of DC’s most beautiful spaces, and the programs that the Friends offer serve kids from nearby neighborhoods and beyond.
Read MoreCasey Trees, an APACC member, is thrilled to announce that their residential planting program, RiverSmart Homes, is now FREE! Casey Trees arborists will plant a tree on your property - with no copay. That’s a right, a professionally planted tree for zero dollars and zero cents. It’s all at caseytrees.org/free.
Read MoreOrganizational news and other important info from APACC members Urban Institute, Ward 7 Business Partnership, Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative, Casey Trees, Sierra DC, and Anacostia Waterfront Trust.
Read MoreFamilies should head over to the Aquatic Resources Education Center in Anacostia Park Friday, February 22 for Aquatic Amore, a free love-themed event.
Read MoreGet your budget advocacy on at three in-person budget fora sponsored by Mayor Bowser starting February 21.
Read More#dcfy20 public input starts Monday, February 11. Join in on a call focused on older DC residents and talk with the mayor and other administration officials.
Read MoreThe weekly DC Register contains legislative actions and they often relate to issues about which APACC is interested. Each week, we publish Helder Gil’s tweets as well as noting contents we find interesting.
Read MoreNominate an individual, business, school, or nonprofit for the 2019 Sustainability Awards.
Read MoreNeither the Council of the District of Columbia nor the mayor have control over the DC Housing Authority. This may change under a Ward 1 CM Brianne Nadeau proposal.
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