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Washington DC -- The Committee of 100 on the Federal City (C100) has released a detailed assessment of the proposed 37-mile streetcar system for Washington, D.C. The report, “Building a World-Class Streetcar System for a World-Class City,” analyzes the proposed routes and highlights seven recommendations to bring streetcars back to D.C.
CLICK HERE to read the full report.
C100 member Don Hawkins, a historic cartograher and L'Enfant scholar, will testify in opposition to the memorial as it is currently proposed because it would close Maryland Ave. The meeting is Thursday, Feb. 3 at 12:30 p.m. at NCPC headquarters: 401 9th St., NW Suite 500, North Lobby
It is open to the public. More information is available here (pdf).
Report highlights 7 recommendations for building a well-planned, world-class system.
CLICK HERE to read the full press release.
Akridge's project plans depend on interpretation of the 1910 Height Act
Washington Post, Jan. 24, 2011
By Jonathan O'Connell
C100 encourages Zoning Commission to establish lower measuring point for Union Station North Zone.
Committee of 100 Press Release - Jan. 11, 2011 - Union Station North Zone (91.84 kB)
C100 testifies at January 6th Zoning Commission meeting. Encourages establishment of lower measuring point for Union Station North District.
Officers: Chair, George Clark (reelected); Vice Chair, Nancy MacWood (reelected); Secretary, Kevin Locke; Treasurer: John Yago.
Re-elected Trustees: Alma Gates, Richard Westbrook, Evelyn Wrin.
New Trustees: Monte Edwards, Eric Hein, Laura Richards, Marilyn Simon, Beverly Wheeler, Reyn Anderson.
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