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The National Capital Planning Commission is hosting a free public meeting to discuss the future of Pennsylvania Avenue on Wednesday, July 23 from 6 pm to 8:30 pm. RSVP here – details follow below from the announcing e-mail:
The National Capital Planning Commission Presents
Pennsylvania Avenue Initiative Public Workshop
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 | 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Pennsylvania Avenue between the White House and the U.S. Capitol is a major symbol of our nation’s capital. However, today’s Avenue shows wear and tear from increased event uses, aging infrastructure, and jurisdictional challenges.
To develop a vision for the future of Pennsylvania Avenue, the National Capital Planning Commission, in partnership with the General Services Administration and the National Park Service, is launching the Pennsylvania Avenue Initiative. This study will help identify existing challenges as well as near- and long-term opportunities along the Avenue and vicinity. It will also identify the future role of the Avenue to meet the needs of a 21st century capital city.
This initial public workshop will provide members of the public an opportunity to learn about the initiative and provide feedback on what they view as priorities for Pennsylvania Avenue as its local and national roles continue to evolve.
WHEN
Tuesday Wednesday, July 23, 2014
6:00 – 8:00 PM
WHERE
National Capital Planning Commission
401 9th Street, NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20004
Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter
RSVP
Attendance is free and open to the public. RSVP at this link.
VISIT US
Pennsylvania Avenue Initiative website
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Penn Quarter Neighborhood Assn Breakfast On Thur, Jul 24
By e-mail we were notified of the next Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association breakfast meeting. An RSVP by noon Tuesday, July 22, is requested. Please indicate if you heard of this meeting from Penn Quarter Living:
Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association Breakfast Meeting
Thursday, July 24, 8:30amLocation
The City Club of Washington
555 13th Street, NW
Lower Level – There is a building entrance on F Street between 12th and 13th Streets, but it requires descending a flight of stairs
Metro: Metro Center – exit at 12th and F StreetsAgenda
Continental Breakfast: 8:30 – 8:55am
Brief Announcements: 9:00am
Speaker: 9:15amSpeaker
Jamie Henson
DDOT Project Manager for the North-South Corridor Planning StudyJamie Henson returns to report on the Department of Transportation’s three alternatives for locating the streetcar tracks through Penn Quarter. Following his presentation, he will seek comments on these options as well as suggestions for modifying any of the three routes. Don’t miss what may be your last opportunity to help shape DDOT’s streetcar route.
Please respond if you plan on attending this meeting as it will help our host prepare. RSVP via email to my new email address by noon Tuesday, July 22:
Jo-Ann[at]PennQuarter.org
Include the first and last names of all those attending and their affiliations.
Picnic and a Movie
The perfect reason to gather your friends and a delicious picnic, Screen on the Green (SOTG) starts on the National Mall on Monday, July 21, with The Karate Kid. Check here for everything you need to know about dates, movies, and locations.
4th Annual Bastille Day Baguette Relay Race At PAUL Penn Quarter Today
We heard from PAUL Bakery on Market Square (801 Pennsylvania Ave, NW) because today beginning at 11 am they will host their annual baguette relay race. Participants/spectators are welcome to join/watch! On to the details from the press release:
4th ANNUAL BASTILLE DAY “BAGUETTE RELAY RACE”
Monday, July 14th at famed French bakery PAUL in Penn Quarter
WHAT:
To commemorate France’s National Holiday, PAUL invites the public to come have some fun and participate in our 4th Annual “Baguette Relay Race” which will take place in front of PAUL Penn Quarter.
Gather Your Friends to create relay teams! Cheering Spectators are welcome!
We’ll divide up racers into six teams of five people. Each team will be led by a PAUL employee. Each racer will “quick-walk” one lap around the circle of the US Navy Memorial, and then hand off his/her baguette to the next teammate. All members of the winning team will get a $25 gift card to PAUL!
WHERE:
PAUL Bakery and Café in Penn Qtr. (at the US Navy Memorial)
801 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC
Tel: 202-524-4500/01
WHEN:
Monday, July 14, 2014 at 11am (Kids Race), and 11:30am (Adult Race)
