Just a reminder that our regularly scheduled monthly MVSNA membership meeting tonight will include a presentation by Douglas Development on their long-anticipated plan for area bounded by the 600 Blocks of New York Avenue and L Streets NW, and the 1000 Blocks of 6th and 7th Streets NW.  This is a presentation you do not want to miss.  You'll also get a chance to see the Yale Lofts, the venue for tonight's meeting.  Enter from 437 New York Avenue NW and we'll be in the lounge area to the right.

Here is the latest available information on the Douglas Development project from the Washington Business Journal as of September -- just to give you an idea as to the massive scope of this project.  I expect that we will learn tonight of some changes in the details:

• 1.2 million-square-feet project across from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
• The site, for which Jemal has been assembling property since 2000, is between Sixth, Seventh L and K streets, an area that currently features surface parking lots and mostly two- and three-story buildings that house auto service outlets, the former A.V. Ristorante Italiano and the Warehouse Theater.
• Since 2000, Jemal has purchased more than 50 parcels on the block, almost the entire site. On the north side of New York Avenue Jemal has three historic Seventh Street properties owned by the Ruppert family under contract, he said, which gives him about 90 percent of the area. South of New York Avenue are five properties totaling about 9,800 square feet still owned by gynecologist Bruno Chumpitazi.
• Would transform an entire city block into 800,000 square feet of office space, 400,000 square feet of retail, 500 residential units, a boutique hotel and an entertainment attraction such as a House of Blues venue or a chic movie theater.
• Expected to be heavy with shopping and entertainment, but the city will require housing as part of its push to bring more residents downtown.
• Jemal has been trying to win relief from requirements for residential units in areas zoned for housing downtown due to concerns in the current housing market.

In addition to the Douglas Development presentation, plans for the new Marriott Marquis Convention Center Hotel will be available for viewing.  The Association will also vote to fill a vacancy on its Board of Directors.  Representatives from MPD will be on hand to provide a public safety report and answer questions.

This includes additional absentee ballots that came in + provisional ballots.   The results hold.

2/2 100.00%

Alexander M. ''Alex'' Padro 455 62.24%

Under Votes: 178

Over Votes:

Mary A. Sutherland 174 23.80%

Sarah Livingston 97 13.27%

Bag Sale Saturday at 5^th Street Ace Hardware

5^th Street Ace Hardware is having a One Day Bag Sale on Saturday, November 15.  All day long 5^th Street Ace will be giving 20% off anything that fits into their paper shopping bags, so be creative!  Power tools and small appliances are 10% off. You're not a clone, why shop at one?  5^th Street Ace Hardware is located at 1055 5th Street NW; phone: (202) 682-4570; www.acehardwaredc.com. Hours on Saturday are 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

(Thanks MVT Bill for the heads up!)

I live on 6th St between L and M and I park my car in an alley that is accessible from 5th street. Recently, my neighbors have been the victims of property crime. One had his car window broken into and his stereo equipment stolen and in a separate incident another neighbor had his bike stolen. Both incidents were reported to the police. I've lived in this neighborhood for almost three years and I wasn't particularly concerned about property crime -- unless say I left valuables in my car or my bike unlocked. I was just curious if there has been a rash of crime, or if it was just our turn. Thanks.

Tamden

I passed by Avenue last week, the nightclub at 649 New York Avenue NW and noticed the windows said "Lux Lounge" and the Avenue sign had been removed from above the door.  It looks like they've made some changes inside.  Does anyone know about the new [A]venue?  Apparently, its website is coming soon.

 Is UHOP ever going to be a good neighbor and give us advance notice of their events.  I have mentioned a possible need for weekend zoned parking in the past and after this weekend I'm bringing up the subject again.

You wont want to miss the 5th annual DC Green Festival taking place this weekend at the Convention Center - November 8-9 Saturday 10AM - 7PM, Sunday Nov. 11AM - 6PM

At the Washington DC Green Festival™, a joint project of Global Exchange and Co-op America, we’re celebrating what’s working in our communities—across the District, Maryland and Virginia—for people, for business and for the environment.

You’ll enjoy more than 125 renowned speakers and 350 green businesses (start your holiday shopping now!), great how-to workshops, green films, a Fair Trade pavilion, yoga classes, organic beer, delicious organic cuisine and live music.

Find out about DC environmental initiatives; and learn how neighbors, community nonprofits and city departments are working together to make their cities healthier places to live.

According to the ANC 2C02 blog, our own local socially conscious entrepreneur Andy Shallal (Busboys & Poets) shall be speaking amongst others including !Cornell West!  If you are looking for ways to make your house more energy efficient, neato things to buy, and awesome activities for the kids this event is for you.  (I will be volunteering there for City Blossoms, a wonderful organization that teaches urban kids the joys of gardening.  They will be making nifty newspaper pots & digging in the dirt with the little ones during the afternoon.  Check them & others out in this Fox 5 spot!)

November 8-9 Saturday 10AM - 7PM, Sunday Nov. 11AM - 6PM  Admission is $15, BUT you can easily get a $5 discount.  Kids under 18 are free!  Come on out and explore the crunchy granola life!

Thank you to everyone who voted to bring about change to ANC2C.  We have prevailed now the work must begin.  We must work hard to make this a well functioning ANC.

I would like to say thank you to everyone who voted, even if they didn't vote for me.  It was beautiful to see everyone participate in the process.  The important thing is that you voted and you had your choice counted rather your choices won or lost.

Thank you for everyone who volunteered for me, created and distributed fliers for me, created signs for me, donated funds, stood with me outside yesterday or contributed to my campaign in any way.  I could not have done this without your help.

I respectfully wish all ANC 2C candidates that ran for election yesterday well wishes rather they won or lost.

I am glad a change has come to ANC 2C and I am even happier to be a part of it.  I will do my best to represent my Single Member District and make sure that the voices of our citizens participate in all issues that affect our neighborhood.  

Now let's hope that President Obama will give full voting rights to Washington, DC as he has voiced on multiple ocassions.  It will be interesting to see what impact if any this decision will have on Washington, DC'S Advisory Neighborhood Commission.

Thanks again.  Today is the first step in changing our ANC.  Let's come to the ANC meetings and demand accountable from our current and future commissioners.  

Theresa Sule