DC to Hold Anacostia Waterfront Community Fair

Anacostia River
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(Flickr photo of the Anacostia River by Greg McElhatton.)

From DC Department of Transportation:

What: The District will host a community fair to provide information to residents about the billions of dollars worth of development and transportation projects underway along the Anacostia Waterfront.

Who: The leadership and staff of the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, District Department of Transportation, Office of Planning and other government agencies involved in the initiative. Developers and nonprofit organizations will provide specific information on their respective projects and programs along the river.

When: Saturday, January 26, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Where: St. Coletta of Greater Washington
1901 Independence Avenue SE

District government staff, developers, public officials and non-profit partners will be ready to discuss the status in developing and planning of highly anticipated projects including Hill East Waterfront, the Anacostia Riverwalk, Poplar Point, replacement of the 11th Street Bridges, The Yards and the replacement of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge .

The Information Fair will allow residents, business owners and interested parties to review, discuss, question and comment on these and other projects which are under construction and/or study.