On Tuesday, October 27, the Mayor’s Office held a situational update webinar on election preparedness. They shared that MPD and the…
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This year looks very different than the one we all anticipated. While supporting small businesses in DC is always the core of District Bridges, the need to address the critical threats small businesses are facing due to the COVID-19 crisis has only clarified the need for our work. Follow along as we share stories of business owner resiliency and highlight the critical technical assistance our staff are providing. We invite you to engage and, most importantly, support this work and the neighborhoods you know and love. How will you invest in your community’s recovery?
Building thriving communities does not happen by accident or in isolation. District Bridges Consulting leverages the collective expertise, practical tools, and on the ground experience of our community development professionals to help leaders in every sector define and achieve success. We believe with the right strategy, tools, and partners we can accomplish great things.
Tuesday Talk: Remembering the Life and Times of Multi-Faceted Artist Bill Christenberry
Former Cleveland Park resident William “Bill” Christenberry was a prolific and multi-talented artist who created hundreds of photographs, paintings, drawings and sculptures…
Washington City Paper’s Best of DC 2020
Congratulations to the Columbia Heights and Mount Pleasant Main Street businesses who were voted Washington City Paper’s Best of DC 2020!
Survival Mode
Mayor Muriel Bowser first designated the U Street Main Street in October of 2019. As with every Main Street, we…
U Street: The Historic Black Broadway
Many know (or at least have heard) about the Harlem Renaissance, but not enough know about DC’s very own Black…
A Letter from The MusicianShip and DC Funk Parade
This letter of support comes from Jessica F. Teachey, Director of Community Engagement, The MusicianShip and DC Funk Parade U…
Reflections From A DC Native: Before The Main Street
Today’s post is written by Sheika Reid, a DC native and the Manager of our U Street Main Street program.
Then and Now: Logan Circle
Logan Circle’s businesses feel new and that’s because 45% have been in business for less than 10 years but that means the majority of businesses on 14th Street have been here more than 10 years. Ten have been in business for more than fifty years!
Let’s Paint the Streets!
Our vision is to depict a cohesive story that preserves the community’s history and expresses its emerging culture.
Eat Outdoors at the P Streatery
The “streatery” was born out of proverbial necessity. In June, the District’s Department of Transportation (DDOT) started allowing restaurants to convert sidewalk space, alleys, parking lanes and travel lanes into parklets and outdoor dining seating. DDOT waived the permit fees which has been an enormous help.
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