RSS FeedPenn Quarter N’hood Ass’n Breakfast – Wed, May 11 (Topic: FBI Building Site Redevelopment)
By e-mail we were notified of the May Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association breakfast meeting. It will be on Wednesday, May 11 at Asia Nine (915 E St NW).
This meeting will be on the potential for redeveloping the FBI building site on Pennsylvania Ave NW. The NCPC held a public meeting on April 26 offering the following presentation [PDF].
There is no cost to attend. Please indicate if you heard of this meeting from Penn Quarter Living:
Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association Breakfast Meeting
Wednesday, May 11, 8:30 amLocation
Asia Nine
915 E Street, NW
Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown, exit 9th and G St NW (Gallery exit)Agenda
Continental Breakfast: 8:30 am – 8:55 am
Brief Announcements: 9 am
Speaker begins after AnnouncementsSpeakers + Topic
Elizabeth Miller, Director, Physical Planning Division, NCPC
Diane Sullivan, Senior Urban Planner, NCPCIn anticipation of the redevelopment of the FBI Building site, the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) will be preparing guidelines that the developer must adhere to in his/her proposal for developing the site. We will hear about what the Square Guidelines will likely address and how specific they should or could be. Think about what you would like to see in the Square Guidelines, as NCPC is seeking public input on what they should include and how specific they should be.
RSVP via email by noon Monday, May 9 to Jo-Ann@PennQuarter.org
Include the first and last names of all those attending and their affiliations.
Bakers & Baristas Launches Free Wednesday Evening Music Series (7th and E St NW)
We heard from Bakers & Baristas (corner of 7th and E St NW) about their free Wednesday evening music series. On to the details:
Join us on Wednesday, May 11th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm for the launch of our Bakers & Baristas music series curated by Thad Wilson Music. Every Wednesday from 7:00pm to 9:00pm Bakers & Baristas features live music from locally-based musicians ranging in style from jazz to folk to neo-soul…any everything in between. Admission on May 11th is free and open to the public.
Bakers & Baristas is a European-style bakery and coffeehouse serving locally roasted coffee and a wide range of freshly baked, scratch made pastries. We will be serving a selection of our pastries at the launch party for your enjoyment! We are both independent and DC-owned with a commitment to serving the community with excellence.
Bakers & Baristas is located at 501 7th Street, NW (corner of 7th & E Sts., NW). We look forward to having you join us on May 11th!
Hotel Monaco Makeover (700 F St NW)
We recently visited the newly remodeled Hotel Monaco (700 F St NW). The guest rooms and event space have all been given a completely new look (Athens Room, pictured above). In addition, you may have heard, neighborhood favorite, Poste, will be closing to allow for a complete re-design of the space and dining concept. We certainly love the terrace for drinks on a summer night and hear they will be making this area even better!
Penn Quarter Austin Grill Closed (750 E St NW)
Per the posted signage, the Penn Quarter Austin Grill (750 E St NW) is now closed. We ate there the Sunday before closure and noticed the menus pulled off the exterior signage boards. This restaurant has been in place since the MCI Center era and predates the 2005 boom era of redevelopment.
