One of the ways APACC helps members (and non-members) build their organizational capacity is through a weekly post with useful information and skill-building opportunities. Check out this week’s post.
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Julia Irving and Lamont Akins secure top positions in the Bowser administration as community liaisons.
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The Office of Planning recently released a progress report about the Anacostia Waterfront, highlighting the many, many ways that the Anacostia River waterfront has become an exciting destination and driver of all sorts of positive change in DC over the past 15 years. The report also acknowledges that there is a lot more work to be done, especially to address equity and resilience along the river corridor.
While the 15-year progress report is a fantastically informative retrospective on how far DC has come, perhaps it also serves as a call to action for the agencies, nonprofits, businesses and residents who live, work, play and pray along the Anacostia River corridor to come together again to create an new, updated, comprehensive vision for the future of the waterfront that addresses current challenges and opportunities.
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On average, the poorest 20 percent pay the most for electricity — that’s 10 percent of total household income. Community power and community storage will transform access to affordable clean energy for low-income households if we deploy equitable project finance models that scale with the market instead of depending on subsidies. (GreenBiz)
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Finding and securing affordable housing is hard enough without facing barriers when using a government subsidy. The Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH) Tenant Barriers Workgroup is doing a survey to identify barriers rental housing applicants have when searching for housing with a voucher. The group will use the information to craft solutions.
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One of the ways APACC helps members (and non-members) build their organizational capacity is through a weekly post with useful information and skill-building opportunities. Check out this week’s post.
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Ward 8 Woods, with funding from the Office of Planning and Department of Energy and the Environment, is working to reverse decades of neglect by employing Ward 8 residents to remove trash and invasive species from the extensive but underappreciated wooded areas in Ward 8.
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Celebrating the Year of the Anacostia continues with Capturing the Anacostia Forum Saturday, September 8 at 11:00 am at the Anacostia Community Museum (1901 Fort Pl SE).
Get some private time with Ward 7 Councilmember Vincent C. Gray Friday, September 7 to discuss your concerns, share recommendations, more.
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Distractions come in many forms and then can make organizing a challenge. But some local organizations have merged social media and in-person activities to dull the distractions, somewhat similar to what communities in Italy are doing. What can DC organizers learn from this fairly new model?
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One of the ways APACC helps members (and non-members) build their organizational capacity is through a weekly post with useful information and skill-building opportunities. Check out this week’s post.
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Ward 7 community members are invited to the Saturday, September 8 breakfast meeting to talk flooding, resiliency, and community strengthening.
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Little mussels are having a big impact on the Anacostia River. Learn more about what these bivalve molluscs are doing to improve water quality in the river.
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APACC and its diverse membership share a common vision of a thriving, diverse, and sustainable community which actively accepts and takes ownership of the challenges and opportunities along the Anacostia River Corridor. If you love interacting on social networks and dig sustainability and the local policy and political scene, then this role is ideal for you.
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Equitable development, wellness, and Anacostia Park and Anacostia River—APACC’s core issues—are all impacted positively and negatively by transportation. For example, much of Ward 8 is cut off from the park and river by 295. Getting over 295 for Ward 7 residents can be trying, particularly for those with mobility challenges. Similarly, residents of both wards clamor for more and better employment opportunities. Since few of them will be in their neighborhood, accessible, reliable, and affordable transportation is a must.
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Be a part of Anacostia Park history at the 100th Birthday two-day party! Help the National Park Service kickstart the next 100 years with incredible experiences in the park. The centennial birthday bash will become a part of park history. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of it!
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