Section 10-A2409. UNE-1.2 CONSERVING AND ENHANCING COMMUNITY RESOURCES

 

2409.1Policy UNE-1.2.1: Streetscape Improvements

 

Improve the visual quality of streets in Upper Northeast, especially along North Capitol Street, Rhode Island Avenue, Bladensburg Road, Eastern Avenue, Michigan Avenue, Maryland Avenue, Florida Avenue, and Benning Road. Landscaping, street tree planting, street lighting, and other improvements should make these streets more attractive community gateways. 2409.1

 

2409.2Policy UNE-1.2.2: Protecting Local Historic Resources

 

Protect historic resources in Upper Northeast, including Gallaudet University, the Brooks Mansion, Crummell School, the homes of Ralph Bunche and Samuel Gompers, the Franciscan Monastery, Langston Terrace housing project, Langston Golf Course, the Hospital for Sick Children, Glenwood Cemetery, and the Fort Circle Parks. 2409.2

 

2409.3Policy UNE-1.2.3: Highlighting Local Cultural Resources

 

Develop new means to highlight the historic and cultural resources in Upper Northeast, such as improved signage and trails connecting the Fort Circle Parks, organized tours of the area’s religious landmarks, and tours of historic homes in Brookland and other parts of the community. 2409.3

 

2409.4Policy UNE-1.2.4: Linking Residents to Jobs

 

Improve linkages between residents and jobs within Upper Northeast so that more of the area’s 40,000 working age adults fill the approximately 40,000 jobs located within the Planning Area. Achieve this linkage by developing additional vocational and trade schools within Upper Northeast, encouraging apprenticeships and internships, and creating new partnerships between the area’s major employers, the District, the public and charter schools, local churches, and major institutions. 2409.4

 

2409.5Policy UNE-1.2.5: Increasing Economic Opportunity

 

Create new opportunities for small, local, and minority businesses within the Planning Area, and additional community equity investment opportunities as development takes place along New York Avenue, Bladensburg Road, Benning Road, and around the Metro stations. 2409.5

 

2409.6  Policy UNE-1.2.6: Connecting to the River

 

Recognize the Anacostia River and the land along its banks as an essential and integral part of the Upper Northeast community.  Improve the connections between Upper Northeast neighborhoods and the Anacostia River through trail, path, transit, and road improvements, linking the Gallaudet campus as an institutional open space with the adjacent open spaces to the east, including the Mt. Olivet Cemetery and the National Arboretum, and extending to the Anacostia River.  Opportunities also exist for connections between the Gallaudet campus and the network of open spaces to the west, including the Metropolitan Branch Trail and the Burnham Spine to create a green spine through Northeast DC for bicycle and pedestrian movement from the Mall/Union Station area to the Anacostia River and back down to the Mall along the proposed Anacostia River Walk.   Provide amenities and facilities in the planned waterfront parks that meet the needs of Upper Northeast residents.

 

2409.7  Policy UNE-1.2.7: Institutional Open Space

 

Recognize the particular importance of institutional open space to the character of Upper Northeast, particularly in and around Brookland, Woodridge, and Gallaudet University/Trinidad.  Opportunities also exist for connections between the Gallaudet campus and the network of open spaces to the west, including the Metropolitan Branch Trail and the Burnham Spine to create a green spine through Northeast DC for bicycle and pedestrian movement.   In the event that large institutional uses are redeveloped in the future, pursue opportunities to dedicate substantial areas as new neighborhood parks and open spaces. Connections between Upper Northeast open spaces and the network of open space between McMillan Reservoir and Fort Totten also should be pursued.

 

2409.8Policy UNE-1.2.8: Environmental Quality

 

Improve environmental quality in Upper Northeast, with particular attention given to the reduction of emissions and particulates from trucks and industrial uses in the area. 2409.8

 

2409.9Action UNE-1.2.A: Parkland Acquisition

 

Address the shortage of parkland in the Planning Area, placing a priority on the areas with the most severe deficiencies. According to the 2006 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, these areas include Edgewood, Ivy City, the Carver/Langston area, and the southwest part of Brookland. 2409.9

 

2409.10Action UNE-1.2.B: Hazardous Materials Transport

 

Continue to lobby for restrictions on the transport of hazardous cargo through the Upper Northeast Planning Area, particularly on the rail lines which abut the community’s residential neighborhoods. 2409.10

 

2409.11Action UNE-1.2.C: Main Streets/Great Streets

 

Consider the designation of additional commercial areas as DC Main Streets, including the Woodridge shopping area along Rhode Island Avenue, and portions of Bladensburg Road.

 

Consider adding Rhode Island Avenue to the city’s “Great Streets” program, making it eligible for funding for transportation, streetscape, and façade improvements. 2409.11

 

authority

Pursuant to the District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1984, effective April 10, 1984 (D.C. Law 5-76; D.C. Official Code § 1-306.01 et seq.), the Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital: District Elements of 2006, effective March 8, 2007 (10 DCMR A300 through A2520) (“Comprehensive Plan”).

source

Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2006, effective March 8, 2007 (D.C. Law 16-300) published at 54 DCR 924 (February 2, 2007); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2010, effective April 8, 2011 (D.C. Law 18-361) published at 58 DCR 908, 932 (February 4, 2011).

notation

The provisions of Title 10, Part A of the DCMR accessible through this web interface are codification of the District Elements of the Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital. As such, they do not represent the organic provisions adopted by the Council of the District of Columbia. The official version of the District Elements only appears as a hard copy volume of Title 10, Part A published pursuant to section 9a of the District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1994, effective April 10, 1984 (D.C. Law 5-76; D.C. Official Code § 1 -301.66)) . In the event of any inconsistency between the provisions accessible through this site and the provisions contained in the published version of Title 10, Part A, the provisions contained in the published version govern. A copy of the published District Elements is available www.planning.dc.gov.