Speaking of rebuilding communities... a (rare?) victory!

Columbia Heights residents walk along the sidewalk area as they protest what they call Giant's illegal use of the public sidewalk as a auto loading zone, shown at left of picture. Washington Post photo.

Great news from Tiffany Simms, External Affairs Coordinator, National Capital Revitalization Corporation via the Columbia Heights e-list--

As an update to the Giant parcel pick-up issue, NCRC would like to provide the most recent information to Columbia Heights neighbors. The developer, Horning Brothers, received a letter last week from NCRC which defines a specific timeframe for the developer and its partners to meet DDOTs requirements for redesigning the parcel pick-up area. Horning Brothers has submitted a redesign to DDOT eliminating the parcel pickup. We believe that all parties have had ample time to rethink their approach and expect to receive DDOTs final review of the plan in the next few weeks. Pending DDOT approval, removal of the existing parcel pickup and construction of the new sidewalk will be completed by the winter holidays.

Thanks to all of you for being patient during this time as we attempted to reach an agreement that ensures the safety of residents and creates the most efficient retail configuration for Giant Food Store.

Victory!