DDOT has informed the ANC that they will be installing so-called “shared lane” markings on 18th Street from Massachusetts Ave NW up to Florida Ave NW — which includes our Single Member District. The markings are painted on the road and show that bicycles also share the car lane. They look similar to bike lane … Continue reading
Volunteer for DC Public Schools “Beautification Day” 8/25/12
DCPS is looking for volunteers for “Beautification Day,” where community members can plant flowers, paint, clean up, and otherwise help primp up schools before the new school year starts. Just e-mail (dcps.beautificationday@dc.gov) to volunteer or to find out more information. Here is the DCPS flier (1-page PDF file): 2012_BeautificationDay
Please Help T Street Park
Thanks to funding from the Dupont Circle Citizens Association (DCCA) and time and skill provided by neighbors, the park at the intersection of T, 17th And New Hampshire (just north of the Dog Park) has undergone a partial makeover. If you are interested in volunteering to help water or weed in the park, please contact … Continue reading
New website!
As of August 2012, I just finished putting together this new website. I hope you find it helpful! From 2008 through 2011, I hosted a Commissioner website on my own “iWeb” program through “MobileMe,” but Apple eliminated that function this year, so I started transitioning to this new WordPress-based site, which appears more like a blog. Right … Continue reading
Swamp Oak Damage at T Street Park
Please be careful around the north side of the T Street “people park,” especially if you are using the Capital BikeShare! As you may have seen, a giant limb from our more than century-old Swamp Oak tree came down a few days ago, and the sidewalk is totally blocked. The Urban Forestry Administration (UFA), a … Continue reading
Lauriol Plaza Valet Parking Issues
As some of you know, the Lauriol Plaza valet parking situation can range from being a nuisance to being a safety hazard. When traffic backs up and blocks the intersection, emergency vehicles cannot pass. Before the 18th Street reconstruction began in 2010, I hosted a meeting with Lauriol Plaza management, DDOT Public Space officials, and … Continue reading
18th Street Streetscape Complete
The Adams Morgan 18th Street Streetscape project has been declared complete this week, and the Mayor is going to come for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Here is the website for the project: http://www.adamsmorganstreetscapeproject.com/
Asking Historic Preservation Review Board to Respect “Great Weight” of ANCs
Based on recent interactions we have had with the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB), the ANC asked me to send a letter expressing concerns that they are not respecting our “great weight.” You can see the letter here: http://www.dupontcircleanc.net/wordpress/2012/07/12/news-anc-2b-requests-historic-preservation-review-board-take-steps-to-respect-the-great-weight-of-ancs/ I tried to give them constructive suggestions on how they can better respect great weight by … Continue reading
New Map for Single Member District Boundaries
We have a new map from the Office of ANCs for our redistricted Single Member District (SMD) boundaries in Dupont Circle. Here is a link to the ANC News item about this, and to the map itself: http://www.dupontcircleanc.net/wordpress/2012/07/24/news-new-anc-2b-boundaries-map/ The only change to our 2B08 SMD is that the T Street “people park” will no longer … Continue reading
Petitions to Run for Re-election
I just picked up my petitions to run for re-election this November. If you would be willing to sign my petition to be on the ballot, please let me know, and I can meet you at your convenience. Thank you! Contact info: Phone: 202-527-9522 E-mail: willstephensanc2b08@gmail.com
Will Stephens - Commissioner 