DC Government Details Street Initiative

WASHINGTON, DC-The city government here has released details about its “Great Streets” Initiative to redevelop underinvested DC parcels in corridors in such neighborhoods as Bellevue, Deanwood and Shepherd Park that are publicly or quasi-publicly owned. The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development points to sites such as the historic Howard Theatre (adjacent to 7th Street NW) and properties owned by the National Capital Revitalization Corp. and Metro as possibilities.

The office’s FY 2006 budget includes up to $16 million to be invested in economic and community development activities in certain neighbors. Those funds will be matched by over $100 million in transportation, streetscape, and transit improvements through the District Department of Transportation.