We ask that the pedestrian intersection at 18th Street and Columbia Road, NW be improved, yet remain a central community gathering space and plaza serving the residents of Adams Morgan.
We are opposed to the current PN Hoffman plan to build a 80+ foot tall Bethesda-like apartment complex that would subsume the public plaza we use and enjoy now.
We support city intervention that will protect our plaza from encroachment by any proposed project at this central site in our neighborhood.
We support the City in any effort to purchase this property so that we the residents can shape future development at this special location.
We want to preserve our plaza as an improved open public space that can positively effect all future generations who come to live, work, and play in our neighborhood.
We want progressive and serious engagement by our elected officials, especially our Ward One Council Member, regarding this critical planning issue that could forever change the c haracter of our historic neighborhood.
More information on this petition, including a PDF of the proposed plans for this corner can be found at http://saveourplaza.wordpress.com
You can track the issue on an ongoing basis by joining our Adams Morgan for Reasonable Development https://www.facebook.com/admo4rd
Updates
May 4, 2016
I have been staring at these development maps all morning and the sheer scale of what they want to drop in our neighborhood just feels wrong. My inbox is full of messages from neighbors who are just as worried as I am which honestly makes me feel a bit less like I am shouting into the void alone.
May 4, 2016
I really never thought this would gain this much steam when I typed the first few lines on my laptop while drinking coffee that went cold hours ago. It just blows my mind that people actually care about this corner as much as I do because sometimes it feels like we are just shouting into the void about these huge glass buildings. We have some real momentum now and it feels like the neighborhood is finally waking up to what is happening at 18th and Columbia so let us just keep pushing until they actually listen.
Reached 100 supporters
May 4, 2016
55 Comments
Another construction project at 18th and Columbia Rd would overwhelm the neighborhood. The ongoing Hotel construction across the road is already taking every available spot parking space. The City Council needs to oppose any construction on this corner.
As a business person, I understand the desire to develop such an iconic piece of Adams Morgan real estate. But the current proposal's scale and design are very disconnected with the tradition and history of the neighborhood.
I live in nearby Columbia Heights, and quite enjoy the farmers markets and live music that pop up at this square. An apartment complex would really change the feeling of the neighborhood, arguably for the worse.
This is the center of Adams Morgan. While the plaza space could be improved, it is used extensively as a neighborhood meeting place, for a beloved (and growing) neighborhood farmer's market, and for local festivals and demonstrations. It's loss would have a major negative effect on the neighborhood.
That proposed building robs our hood of its character. We're unique in this city, small and personal—why ruin it? That space should be left open, for the market and music and community needs. We don't need more retail—just count how many retail spaces are lying vacant as it is. Respect the people who live here and scale it down.
So happy that you jumped right in with the petition drive. Thank you for all your efforts on behalf of the space and sunshine, and possible future improvement of our Public plaza ! sincere regards
Diversity is the answer regarding change not greed.
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We ask that the pedestrian intersection at 18th Street and Columbia Road, NW be improved, yet remain a central community gathering space and plaza serving the residents of Adams Morgan.
We are opposed to the current PN Hoffman plan to build a 80+ foot tall Bethesda-like apartment complex that would subsume the public plaza we use and enjoy now.
We support city intervention that will protect our plaza from encroachment by any proposed project at this central site in our neighborhood.
We support the City in any effort to purchase this property so that we the residents can shape future development at this special location.
We want to preserve our plaza as an improved open public space that can positively effect all future generations who come to live, work, and play in our neighborhood.
We want progressive and serious engagement by our elected officials, especially our Ward One Council Member, regarding this critical planning issue that could forever change the c haracter of our historic neighborhood.
More information on this petition, including a PDF of the proposed plans for this corner can be found at http://saveourplaza.wordpress.com
You can track the issue on an ongoing basis by joining our Adams Morgan for Reasonable Development https://www.facebook.com/admo4rd
Updates
May 4, 2016
I have been staring at these development maps all morning and the sheer scale of what they want to drop in our neighborhood just feels wrong. My inbox is full of messages from neighbors who are just as worried as I am which honestly makes me feel a bit less like I am shouting into the void alone.
May 4, 2016
I really never thought this would gain this much steam when I typed the first few lines on my laptop while drinking coffee that went cold hours ago. It just blows my mind that people actually care about this corner as much as I do because sometimes it feels like we are just shouting into the void about these huge glass buildings. We have some real momentum now and it feels like the neighborhood is finally waking up to what is happening at 18th and Columbia so let us just keep pushing until they actually listen.
Reached 100 supporters
May 4, 2016
55 Comments
We can achieve population density and a plaza "clean up" without going up six floors plus penthouse and tower. I hope decision makers will not approve exceptions to existing zoning and historical preservation rules that would allow a building this high, deep, and wide.
Another construction project at 18th and Columbia Rd would overwhelm the neighborhood. The ongoing Hotel construction across the road is already taking every available spot parking space. The City Council needs to oppose any construction on this corner.
As a business person, I understand the desire to develop such an iconic piece of Adams Morgan real estate. But the current proposal's scale and design are very disconnected with the tradition and history of the neighborhood.
I live in nearby Columbia Heights, and quite enjoy the farmers markets and live music that pop up at this square. An apartment complex would really change the feeling of the neighborhood, arguably for the worse.
This is the center of Adams Morgan. While the plaza space could be improved, it is used extensively as a neighborhood meeting place, for a beloved (and growing) neighborhood farmer's market, and for local festivals and demonstrations. It's loss would have a major negative effect on the neighborhood.
That proposed building robs our hood of its character. We're unique in this city, small and personal—why ruin it? That space should be left open, for the market and music and community needs. We don't need more retail—just count how many retail spaces are lying vacant as it is. Respect the people who live here and scale it down.
So happy that you jumped right in with the petition drive. Thank you for all your efforts on behalf of the space and sunshine, and possible future improvement of our Public plaza ! sincere regards
Diversity is the answer regarding change not greed.
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We can achieve population density and a plaza "clean up" without going up six floors plus penthouse and tower. I hope decision makers will not approve exceptions to existing zoning and historical preservation rules that would allow a building this high, deep, and wide.