ECA updates

  • Eckington Day (Isadora Hudson & Allison Vas): Either Oct 18/19 or 25/26, depending on NoMa BID programming. Budget developed, grant request being formulated.
  • Treasurer report
  • We need more volunteers to help us monitor various neighborhood initiatives! Reach out if you can help.
  • Agreement with ANC 5F on use of the community room (Dalton)

D.C. Government Updates

  • DC budget update: Council Chair Phil Mendelson this weekend released his proposed amendments to the FY 2026 budget which the full Council will have its first of two votes on Monday, July 14. The budget may, and likely will be, amended further by the Council before final approval. Items relating to the neighborhood:
    • Harry Thomas Rec Center renovations still funded on schedule ($13.35 million funded so far, $5.65 million additional in 2026)
    • Eckington/Edgewood Library project still funded on schedule ($525,000 in 2026, $3m in 2027, $20.5 million in 2028, $232k in 2030)
    • $200,000 in the DDOT budget for MBT drainage repair under New York Avenue underpass (the budget uses the word “extend” rather than “repair” but this is what it is) – Councilmember Parker has been especially helpful on this priority, please thank him!
    • NoMa third entrance project funding restored to 2027-28 (the Mayor had proposed delaying it three years to 2030-31)
    • Continuation of the Throne restroom in Alethia Tanner Park (the Mayor had proposed ending this contract) – Councilmembers Parker and Nadeau have been especially helpful on this priority, please thank them!
    • Eminent domain authorization to acquire the “Mamo lot” at North Capitol & Florida Ave (northwest corner)
    • Potential funding to develop safety improvements on Rhode Island Avenue NE
  • Lincoln Road Bike Lanes: soliciting public feedback at https://projects.ddot.dc.gov/pages/4469b21a4a32449fb6b0511423742b32
    • June 21 Edgewood Recreation Center open house was canceled and will be rescheduled.
  • WMATA Better Bus network redesign took effect June 29
    • D32 issue: outside of rush hour the bus has no scheduled stops for 0.7 miles between 3rd/RI and 12th/RI, precluding transfers to/from RI Ave Metro Station. ACTION ITEM Adopted: ECA authorize a letter be sent to WMATA asking them to remedy this and add D32 stops at 8th Pl NE and 5th St NE. ANC 5F may also be sending a letter.
    • Bench installed at new bus stop at Eckington Place and Q.
    • Southbound D36 bus stop at Rhode Island & 4th discontinued due to safety issue making the left-hand turn. Board the D36 at 4th/Bryant or 5th/Rhode Island.
  • North Capitol Street Study Phase 2 (Jeff)
    • ECA member of the advisory committee: Jeff Miccolis
    • Wed July 16 safety audit walk from Randolph Place to Michigan Avenue, 3:30pm to 6pm, all welcome
    • Thu July 17 safety audit walk from Massachusetts Avenue to Randolph Place, 8am to 10:30am, all welcome
    • More info: https://northcapitolstudy.ddot.dc.gov/ 
  • DDOT has proposed installing safety treatments at numerous North Capitol Street intersections, including at New York Avenue, Florida Avenue, Quincy Place, Randolph Place, and Channing Street. These were recommendations from North Capitol Street Study Phase 1. Submit comment by July 18. ACTION ITEM Adopted: ECA submit a letter supporting some or all of these installations.
    • N Cap & NY Ave: refresh crosswalk, install automated traffic enforcement camera, install signage and stop bars
    • N Cap & FL Ave: refresh crosswalk, install signage and stop bars
    • N Cap & Quincy Pl: refresh crosswalk, install signage
    • N Cap & Randolph Pl: install speed humps, install signage, refresh crosswalk
    • N Cap & Channing St: install centerline speed hump, install signage, refresh stop bar
  • DDOT has proposed installing a stop sign at 1st/Q NE where there are stops signs in 3 directions but not all 4. Submit comment by July 30. ACTION ITEM Adopted: ECA submit a letter supporting this installation.
  • Councilmembers: Zachary Parker (Ward 5), Anita Bonds (At-Large), Kenyan McDuffie (At-Large), Christina Henderson (At-Large), Robert White (At-Large), Phil Mendelson (Council Chairman)
  • ANC Commissioners in Eckington: Mark Galvan (5F04), Jennifer Anderson (5F05) Joe Bishop-Henchman (5F06), vacant (5F07)
    • ANC 5F regular meeting is third Tuesday of the month, next one is June 17 at 7pm, details at www.anc5f.com
    • Join ANC 5F committees on alcohol and cannabis licensing, public safety and health, transportation and public space, zoning and development, or library – details here, application here
    • Commissioner Kelly Rzendzian (5F07) resigned due to moving out of DC. If you live on Florida, Q, Quincy, R, T, or Lincoln, and are interested, reach out!
  • Public safety updates
    • Fatal shooting in 100 block of T St NE on July 6 at 11:03pm, please call MPD 202-727-9099 or text 50411 with any information.
    • Crime Card statistics in Eckington & Edgewood
      • Past month: 35 incidents: 1 homicide, 0 assault with dangerous weapon, 2 robberies, 19 thefts, 13 motor vehicle thefts, 0 arson
      • YTD: 376 incidents (down from 394 last year at this time): 2 homicide, 11 assault with dangerous weapon, 39 robbery, 11 burglary, 216 theft, 97 motor vehicle theft, 0 arson
      • MPD has especially flagged a spate of thefts on the MBT, and has increased patrol presence.
    • Councilmember Parker organizes a regular Ward 5 Public Safety Call that includes Q&A with MPD officials. Next one is Wed July 30 at 3pm. Contact his office for call-in details.
    • NoMa BID organizes a monthly public safety call that includes Q&A with MPD and social service providers. Next one is Aug 12 at 2pm. Contact Darren O’Neal at NoMa BID for details.
      • NoMa BID would like to provide a free camera with installation to properties where it can help monitor public space. Please reach out to Ruben Lechuga at NoMa BID.
  • Community Updates
  • Eckington Parks & Arts updates
  • Community cleanups, 10am on 3rd Saturday of the month, meet at Yang Market
  • School updates
  • Langley PTO
  • McKinley
  • Business & NoMa BID updates
  • Bub & Pop’s has opened at 100 Florida Ave NE (ex-Eleanor space), ANC 5F is voting on the alcohol license Tue
  • Alero to open at 200 Florida Ave NE, ABCA has approved their alcohol license
  • Throne restrooms citywide (including in Alethia Tanner Park) have been out of service since July 5 due to City Administrator ending the contract; he reversed his position on July 8 but still awaiting new contract
  • Alethia Tanner Park summer concert schedule: https://nomabid.org/sunset-sounds/
  • DOEE renewal of Fort Myer permit & air quality monitoring
  • Quincy Lane woonerf pedestrianization (Dalton)
  • Beautification grants
  • Survey (Allison & Aleks)
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