Posts by Dave Johnson — Guest Contributor

Dave Johnson renovates homes on Capitol Hill. He gained interest in local politics and equitable real estate development after moving to Anacostia to be closer to his church community. 

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  A local nonprofit finishes renovations of homes in historic Anacostia

  PreservationBy Dave Johnson (Guest Contributor) June 8, 2020 1

  After nearly two years of design and construction, local historic preservation nonprofit the L’Enfant Trust (the Trust) has restored three historic homes in Anacostia that are now ready for new owners.  Keep reading…

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  See plans for these historic Anacostia homes slated for restoration

  PreservationHistoryBy Dave Johnson (Guest Contributor) September 21, 2018 7

  After years of neglect, four historic homes in Anacostia are about to see new life as a local historic preservation nonprofit finalizes plans for their restoration. The L'Enfant Trust acquired the homes this spring, after months of back and forth between Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Council over their fate.  Keep reading…

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  DC’s “Grocery Walk” highlights limited food options east of the Anacostia River–and suggests possible solutions

  RetailBy Sam Norton (Contributor), Dave Johnson (Guest Contributor) October 18, 2017 15

  Ward 7 and 8 residents are demanding that the city improve access to healthy, affordable food in their neighborhoods. They want additional funding for grocery store and co-op development, and hope to maintain and expand existing food access programs.   Keep reading…