Committee of the Whole Public Hearing

COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004 CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING on PR 25-991, “Nannie Helen Burroughs Corridor Small Area Plan Resolution of 2024” PR 25-992, “Ivy City Small Area Plan Resolution of 2024” on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 10:00.m. Hearing Room 412 (Track B) John A. Wilson Building 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW DC Council Website (www.dccouncil.gov) Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces a hearing before the Committee of the Whole on PR 25-991, the “Nannie Helen Burroughs Corridor Small Area” and PR 25-992, the “Ivy City Small Area Plan Resolution of 2024.” The hearing will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024. The stated purpose of PR 25-991 is to approve the proposed Nannie Helen Burroughs Corridor Small Area Plan (SAP). The SAP was initiated by the Office of Planning in April 2023, a draft was made public July 1, 2024, and a Mayoral hearing was held on August 3, 2024. The purpose of the small area plan is to set a community-informed vision for equitable and sustainable growth along the Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue corridor. The vision is for context-sensitive redevelopment around vibrant public spaces, retail, housing, parks, green spaces, and other amenities while preserving the area’s unique qualities and celebrating its history. The Plan is organized around the following core themes: Housing and Economic Development; Parks, Green Spaces, and Connectivity; Public Realm and Urban Design; and History and Culture. The stated purpose of PR 25-992 is to approve the proposed Ivy City Small Area Plan. The SAP was initiated by the Office of Planning in October 2021, a draft was made public July 1, 2024, and a Mayoral hearing was held on August 3, 2024. The purpose of the small area plan is to set a community-informed vision for future development in the neighborhood. The vision is to facilitate increased investment in inclusive resources and neighborhood amenities, diverse housing opportunities, and improved public spaces. The Plan is organized around the following core themes: Housing Affordability and Opportunity; Community Resilience; and Public Space and Urban Design. Once approved, these SAPs will provide supplemental guidance to the Zoning Commission and other District agencies in carrying out the policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Testimony is limited to four minutes. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding by emailing cow@dccouncil.gov. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. Witnesses will receive instructions on how to participate by Zoom prior to the hearing. If you have additional questions, please contact Evan Cash, Committee and Legislative Director, at (202) 724- 7002 or ecash@dccouncil.gov. Public witnesses may participate in person or virtually via the Internet on the Zoom Video Conference platform. Testimony should be submitted through the Council’s Hearing Management System (https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings) in advance of the hearing. That testimony will be publicly accessible upon Committee review. If you are unable to testify at the hearing, written statements are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record. Statements for the record should be submitted through the Hearing Management System or left by voicemail by calling (202) 430-6948 (up to 3 minutes which will be transcribed). The record will close at 5:00 pm on November 15, 2024.