Park Morton: Updates

Paying Homage to Our Neighborhoods

NCI consistently hears from residents and other stakeholders about the need to acknowledge the beauty of the existing neighborhoods where we work, even as we plan for future transformation. As one way to honor that request, NCI commissioned DC-based design company Victory Dance Creative to create a series of images that pays homage to each of the four NCI neighborhoods. NCI showcased the images at this year’s DMPED March Madness event. Victory Dance Creative has a DC Neighborhood Project that showcases many neighborhoods across the city, and now the NCI neighborhoods are in that number, with an image that captures a building, landmark or street view that commemorates the neighborhoods’ past, present and future.  View the images below.

Summer Park Morton Pop-Up Parties, Aspire Circle and More! 

Starting this month, our teams will be in the community hosting a series of events focused on building relationships among residents in the Park Morton and larger Park View community. A few special events we’d like to share with you include our Pop-Up Parties and our bi-monthly NeighborUp Nights.

  • Pop-Up Parties: The weather is warming up, and we’ll be on the property with tents, music, coolers, chairs, snacks and more! Come join us and other residents on the property for fun and great conversation, as we build relationships among one another and learn more about what’s happening in the larger community. Pop-Up Parties will run from 2:30 pm – 4 pm on Wednesdays starting on May 23 through most of the summer (excluding holidays).
  • NeighborUp Nights: We are still hosting our parties with a purpose! We will continue hosting our NeighborUp Nights, but on a bi-monthly basis. Our NeighborUp nights focus on bringing together residents to discuss issues related to the community, exchange ideas and favors, and build a network of relationships among those in the Park Morton and larger Park View community. Join us for our June NeighborUp Night on June 23 at 6:30pm!

Stay tuned for other events throughout the summer and we hope to see you soon!

Park Morton Residents and Supporters File Brief in Support of New Development

This week, residents and community supporters, including the Park Morton Resident Council, and public policy organizations DC Appleseed and the Coalition for Smarter Growth, filed an “amicus brief” to show support for continuation of the mixed-income Bruce Monroe Planned Unit Development (PUD). These supporters hope that by filing this brief with the court, that it will help provide additional voices of support to the development of Bruce Monroe and creation of high quality affordable housing in the District. You can view a news release describing the action and appeal below.

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Park Morton Development Team Host Development Update and Housing Preference Meeting

On May 9, during the Park Morton Resident Meeting, the Park Morton development team provided an update on the Bruce Monroe appeal, next steps in the development process, and the phasing plan and unit mix in the new developments. During the meeting, the team also discussed the relocation process and what residents can expect during that time. You can view the entire presentation at the link below.

PM Presentation May 9 2018