Events: DC Council will hear testimony on the District’s Comp Plan amendments this week
A view of DC by Ted Eytan licensed under Creative Commons.
The DC Council will hold hearings on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2020 at 10 am Thursday and 9 am Friday. DC has been updating the District’s foundational land use text since 2016. You can see our coverage of the comp plan here. Click here for more information on the hearing and how to offer testimony.
Today (Monday) is the last day to sign up to testify. Email cow@dccouncil.us to sign up. For more information click here. You can also sign our petition and see GGWash’s asks here.
Tuesday, November 10
How African culture intersects with DC cuisine: DC has always been international, and it’s robust food offerings are no different. Join Slow Food DC and HumanitiesDC will be as they host a panel discussion about the “historic and modern African influences on DC food culture.” The conversation begins at 5:30 pm Tuesday. Click here to register for this free event.
Thursday, November 12
Learn about DC’s history: Since 1973 the DC History conference has helped broaden the conversation around the District’s shared history. This year the conference will be picking on the theme “echoes” during this annual event presented by the DC History Center and American University. Several speakers are scheduled throughout the event. The conference begins at 6 pm Thursday ends at 3 pm Saturday. Registration is required for this event. Tickets range from $20 to $50.
Saturday, November 14
Take a virtual walk to end homelessness: You can take a step, or several, to end homelessness by joining the virtual Friendship Walks. The event begins Saturday and will run until November 21. All proceeds will go to Friendship Place, a “nonprofit organization that offers the most effective model for addressing homelessness.” This year the organization is trying to raise $125,000. Click here for more information.
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