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Just a reminder that the Mount Vernon Square Neighborhood Association will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 7:30pm, at the Yale Laundry Lofts, 437 New York Avenue NW. The agenda includes:
- Public Safety Report, PSA 101 and 308
- ADDITION: Update on the status of the large project slated for the 600 Block of NY Avenue/L + 7th Street NW (Squares 450/451), Douglas Development
- Third Street Church of God, HPRB application for proposed rear addition on administrative building on 1200 Block of New Jersey Avenue NW, Rev. Dr. Cheryl Sanders
- Proposal for Dog Park at Rear of Bundy School, 400 Block of P Street NW, Tom Petty
- MVSNA Goals and Priorities for 2009-10, Discussion & Approval
- Membership Vote, Open MVSNA Board position
- Open Forum
We hope you will join us. There is no newsletter this month.
Cary Silverman, President
Mount Vernon Square Neighborhood Association
Comments
Hello, I am not sure if I can make the meeting on Tuesday, but as someone who lives on Ridge Street with a dog, I fully support the dog park at Bundy. The dog park in Shaw is nice but can be a rather far walk and to have one closer would be great. Thanks.
Posted By JohnD / At 6/15/09 7:30 AM
Posted By JohnD / At 6/15/09 7:30 AM
make sure to sign the online or print petition
Posted By martin / At 6/16/09 7:03 AM
Posted By martin / At 6/16/09 7:03 AM
How do we find the dog park petition to sign? Thanks.
Posted By Dana / At 6/18/09 9:55 AM
Posted By Dana / At 6/18/09 9:55 AM
The dog park idea appears dead. The petition is available on The Friends of Bundy Park website here: http://friendsofbundy.wordpress.com/
However, it appears the idea for a park at that location, in the vacant lot behind the Bundy School, will not move forward. The District government apparently promised the entire lot to Safe Shores to use as yet another parking lot.
Not smart.
(1) We need another surface parking lot in Shaw like we need a whole in the wall, or a bullet, which is what was flying over there last night. In fact, DC's Comprehensive Plan sets a goal of reducing surface parking lots in Shaw and, specifically with respect to the Bundy site, suggests a residential or recreational use. Ah, but plans are designed to not happen in our neighborhood.
(2) The idea that there is a lack of residential parking in the area around the Bundy School does not accord with reality. The block is usually at least half to 2/3 empty. That's because there are only 4 house on the 400 Block of O and 3 on the 400 Block of P. Houses on the 1300 Block of 5th largely have alley parking. Most of the surrounding area is Bundy Park, Bundy School, Montgomery School (also has parking), and 2nd NW across the street has its own parking lots (where the shooting last night occurred).
(3) Some say Safe Shore's employees need parking. There will be 55-60 full time employees and volunteers. How many of you who work downtown expect to receive free parking? The Bundy School is walking distance to 2 metro stops and located near several bus lines. It's called mass transit, and its green.
(4) Safe Shores will also have many visitors, abused children, police officers, etc. Where will they park? This is a a valid point. It could be accommodated by setting aside a portion of the Bundy Lot for visitor parking. There would also be adequate street parking.
MVSNA has sent a letter to DC government officials in support of a dog park, in concept, at this vacant lot and we have plead with them not to give us another surface lot, which only provides more underdevelopment, more crime, and lower property values. I don't expect the DC government to reverse itself, however.
Posted By Cary Silverman / At 6/20/09 6:50 AM
However, it appears the idea for a park at that location, in the vacant lot behind the Bundy School, will not move forward. The District government apparently promised the entire lot to Safe Shores to use as yet another parking lot.
Not smart.
(1) We need another surface parking lot in Shaw like we need a whole in the wall, or a bullet, which is what was flying over there last night. In fact, DC's Comprehensive Plan sets a goal of reducing surface parking lots in Shaw and, specifically with respect to the Bundy site, suggests a residential or recreational use. Ah, but plans are designed to not happen in our neighborhood.
(2) The idea that there is a lack of residential parking in the area around the Bundy School does not accord with reality. The block is usually at least half to 2/3 empty. That's because there are only 4 house on the 400 Block of O and 3 on the 400 Block of P. Houses on the 1300 Block of 5th largely have alley parking. Most of the surrounding area is Bundy Park, Bundy School, Montgomery School (also has parking), and 2nd NW across the street has its own parking lots (where the shooting last night occurred).
(3) Some say Safe Shore's employees need parking. There will be 55-60 full time employees and volunteers. How many of you who work downtown expect to receive free parking? The Bundy School is walking distance to 2 metro stops and located near several bus lines. It's called mass transit, and its green.
(4) Safe Shores will also have many visitors, abused children, police officers, etc. Where will they park? This is a a valid point. It could be accommodated by setting aside a portion of the Bundy Lot for visitor parking. There would also be adequate street parking.
MVSNA has sent a letter to DC government officials in support of a dog park, in concept, at this vacant lot and we have plead with them not to give us another surface lot, which only provides more underdevelopment, more crime, and lower property values. I don't expect the DC government to reverse itself, however.
Posted By Cary Silverman / At 6/20/09 6:50 AM
