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Community Park and Garden Now Open!
After months of anticipation and hard work by the DC Housing Authority staff, work crews, and our Nonprofit volunteers, construction of the community park and garden is now complete!
On May 20, 2011, D.C. Housing Authority Executive Director Adrianne Todman and Ward 6 Councilmember Tommy Wells joined the Capitol Hill community at an opening celebration for the park and garden. Over 100 neighbors and Kentucky Courts residents attended the gathering to hear about the community-building process, learn from the designers, and watch the first garden plot lottery for the 2011 season. All applications for the 2011 growing season have been accepted.
To see photos of the ribbon-cutting and the celebration, click here.
Community Update Draws Fun and Excitement!
The DC Housing Authority hosted a "meet and greet" for the entire neighborhood on September 11, 2010. People were able to get to know the construction team working on the 13th Street Community Park and Garden and share in a neighborhood celebration. Click here for photos.
Project to be Featured in Upcoming Documentary
The 13th Street Community Park and Garden will be highlighted in “A Community of Gardeners," a documentary exploring 7 urban gardens in Washington, DC. To see the promotional trailer, click here.
Our website is growing...
just like our park and garden! On this site, you will find information about up-coming events, the development of the park and garden, and how to join our cause. We also have photos, media coverage, and other information about our progress. So, please check back often and see how we grow!
Artist’s rendering of approved site design.
Image created by Colleen Garibaldi, Design Committee Chair.
13th Street Community Park & Garden, Inc: 13th and C Streets, SE, Washington, DC, 20003