Members of Ward 4 Thrives will be meeting with officials at DC's Department of Transportation on Monday. From attending multiple ANC meetings and listening to our neighbors, we think we have a pretty good idea of what everyone's concerns are about the impact of a Wal-Mart on the traffic for Georgia Ave, Missouri Ave, Peabody St, 9th St, and the other residential streets.
But just in case, we thought we'd ask! So leave a comment with your major traffic concerns and we will pass them on. Straight from your fingertips to the ears of DDOT.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Next W4T meeting!
When - Wednesday February 2nd, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Where - Fort Stevens Recreation Center, 13th and Van Buren NW
Why - We will be giving updates on the petition drive and upcoming meetings with DC Department of Transportation & the Office of Planning. We will discuss how to increase our message and visibility in the press. We will continue to discuss our outreach to neighbors as well as decide how we want to begin to distribute yard and window signs that are being given to us from the city-wide coalition. And we will do a lot more! So you should come!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Screening canceled tonight
"Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Prices" Canceled
The documentary screening has been canceled tonight due to the inclement weather.
This will be rescheduled for a future date very soon.
The documentary screening has been canceled tonight due to the inclement weather.
This will be rescheduled for a future date very soon.
Community Advocacy Day Thursday 1/27!
Community Advocacy Day January 27th
Ward 4 Thrives is participating in a day of Community Advocacy this Thursday January 27th from 9 am to 12 pm. We are joining our fellow city-wide coalition members to deliver a message to the Councilmembers and Mayor that we expect Wal-Mart and the city to Respect the residents of DC and the Choices of our communities.
Over 700 Ward 4 Residents have signed on to voice their opposition to a Wal-Mart in our ward. Let's deliver that message again, this time in person. Are you free Thursday morning? Then come join us!
When - Thursday January 27th 9 am to 12 noon (lunch is being generously provided by our local UFCW members)
Where - The Wilson Building downtown 1350 Pennsylvania Ave NW, meeting in the Lobby initially
Why - To tell the Councilmembers to make Wal-Mart Respect DC Residents and our Community choices
How - We will form teams by Ward to meet with Councilmembers. Each team will probably meet with 2 Councilmembers. You already know what you think, but additional materials from Ward 4 Thrives can be provided to you, just let us know.
Who - You! Your neighbors!
Email Michele or call (202)641-5546 if you are going to try and come so that we can have a head-count and know who to look out for.
Ward 4 Thrives is turning up the pressure. Help us keep it up!
Ward 4 Thrives is participating in a day of Community Advocacy this Thursday January 27th from 9 am to 12 pm. We are joining our fellow city-wide coalition members to deliver a message to the Councilmembers and Mayor that we expect Wal-Mart and the city to Respect the residents of DC and the Choices of our communities.
Over 700 Ward 4 Residents have signed on to voice their opposition to a Wal-Mart in our ward. Let's deliver that message again, this time in person. Are you free Thursday morning? Then come join us!
When - Thursday January 27th 9 am to 12 noon (lunch is being generously provided by our local UFCW members)
Where - The Wilson Building downtown 1350 Pennsylvania Ave NW, meeting in the Lobby initially
Why - To tell the Councilmembers to make Wal-Mart Respect DC Residents and our Community choices
How - We will form teams by Ward to meet with Councilmembers. Each team will probably meet with 2 Councilmembers. You already know what you think, but additional materials from Ward 4 Thrives can be provided to you, just let us know.
Who - You! Your neighbors!
Email Michele or call (202)641-5546 if you are going to try and come so that we can have a head-count and know who to look out for.
Ward 4 Thrives is turning up the pressure. Help us keep it up!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Movie Night! Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price
Join Ward 4 Thrives and other local groups opposed to the Wal-Martization of DC for a free screening of the documentary “Wal-Mart: The high Cost of Low Wages”.
Yes we know it’s cold outside, but it’s nice and warm inside the Emery Recreation Center! Come for the refreshments. Come for the movie. Come to listen to local workers impacted by Wal-Mart. Come to hear about next steps, future meetings, and what you can do.
When – Wednesday January 26th 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where – Emery Rec Center 5701 Georgia Ave NW (Georgia & Madison)
Bring your family, friends and neighbors!
Monday, January 24, 2011
ANC 4 B meeting with Michael Brown about Wal Mart
Wal Mart ANC 4B with at large comm Michael Brown
75 + people attended ANC 4B meeting to discuss Wal Mart. Michael Brown's quick poll of the room shows 2-3 people pro Wal Mart and 70 against.
ANC commissioners want to know if ANC 4 B will pass a motion to call for public hearings and Brown agrees to support the motion.
Brown confirms that Large Tract Review and the executive office have the final say on Foulger Pratt's development plan.
When asked if he would support the community in opposing Wal Mart-Now about 700 signatures strong- Brown insists on waiting for the official plan before stating a position.
Relevant points raised include the fact that Wal Mart funds groups opposed to DC Statehood, to which Brown had no response. It was also raised that something needs to go on the site.
And a closing point: if Brown claims Mayor Gray and the city council can't stop Wal Mart, what's the point of city council? Philly was referenced as having stopped Wal Mart from moving in.
Contact Brown: mbrown@dccouncil.us
202. 724 8105
75 + people attended ANC 4B meeting to discuss Wal Mart. Michael Brown's quick poll of the room shows 2-3 people pro Wal Mart and 70 against.
ANC commissioners want to know if ANC 4 B will pass a motion to call for public hearings and Brown agrees to support the motion.
Brown confirms that Large Tract Review and the executive office have the final say on Foulger Pratt's development plan.
When asked if he would support the community in opposing Wal Mart-Now about 700 signatures strong- Brown insists on waiting for the official plan before stating a position.
Relevant points raised include the fact that Wal Mart funds groups opposed to DC Statehood, to which Brown had no response. It was also raised that something needs to go on the site.
And a closing point: if Brown claims Mayor Gray and the city council can't stop Wal Mart, what's the point of city council? Philly was referenced as having stopped Wal Mart from moving in.
Contact Brown: mbrown@dccouncil.us
202. 724 8105
Georgia Avenue Businesses get active against Wal Mart
Picked up by Richard Layman at Yes! on Georgia Avenue- check out blogpost. Many businesses are now meeting regularly and are active in preserving their livelihoods in the wake of the Wal Mart threat
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