Ward 5 can now celebrate two bits of #GoodWard5News!
On January 29, 2013, Mayor Gray signed the Retail Incentive Amendment Act of 2012. This legislation is designed to specifically allocate sections of Rhode Island Avenue NE and North Capitol Street as “Retail Priority Areas.” This is great news for the future of small businesses along these Great Streets corridors, and will enhance the economic opportunities in Ward 5. The next step is funding – so be sure to let the Mayor’s office know that Ward 5 is eagerly awaiting his announcement of full financial support for this important legislation.
Yesterday, Mayor Gray and Councilmember McDuffie announced the formation of the Ward 5 Industrial Land Transformation Task Force. The 13-member task force will be “… developing a strategic plan for the modernization and adaptive use of the industrial areas in Ward 5.” The Task Force is to be chaired by D.C. Office of Planning (OP) Director Harriet Tregoning. Councilmember McDuffie will also be a member of the Task Force, along with four residents of Ward 5: Jaime Fearer, Eric Jones, Victoria Leonard, and Peta-Gay Lewis.
Many thanks to Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie and his staff for drafting solid legislation and gaining the community support. Cheers to Mayor Gray and the rest of the DC Council for moving these items forward.
