Join us at the public hearing March 8
It's your last chance to speak up!

This Thursday, March 8, at 6:30 PM, the Zoning Commission will hold a final public hearing on the proposed development project at 5220 Wisconsin Avenue. Thank you to all who have already written letters and signed up to testify. (Read more about the proposal)

5220 Wisconsin today

Tell the Zoning Commission and our city leaders that you support redevelopment along Upper Wisconsin Avenue, including the proposal for 5220 Wisconsin.

This public hearing is important. Our support of the 5220 Wisconsin proposal sends an important message to our city leaders, in addition to setting a high bar for the design and community benefits of future development.

What our community gains from this project:

• Proposed redevelopment

  A revitalized, safer block to walk along just steps from the Metro

• New neighborhood-serving shops or a restaurant where we can take our kids and bump into our neighbors (not destination retail like Mazza Gallerie)

• A precedent-setting green building that will be DC's first green-certified residential building. Storm water filtration and a green roof are among the eco-friendly features

• Improvements to the Pepco façade; Akridge is proposing to remove the bricks from the Pepco façade windows to showcase local art and community announcements

• Fewer curb cuts on Wisconsin Ave; currently there are several driveways at the site that cause cars to make turns off Wisconsin, but Akridge will remove these driveways

• Public car sharing; two underground parking spaces will be designated for carsharing vehicles available to the public;

• A balance of housing choices in Ward 3; approx. 7% of the condos will be designated as affordable housing units

• New residents who will have easy access to public transportation; any residents with cars will park in an underground garage and will not be allowed to get residential parking permits. Bicycle facilities and showers will also be built for residents and retail employees.

Show Your Support

1. Must do: Write a short letter to the Zoning Commission by March 8.
   ****Your comments will not count unless you do this!****

Include your name, address, and case #06-31. Fax to 202-727-6072.

2. Extra: Send a quick email to our elected officials. The Mayor, City Council, and Office of Planning need to know there is public support for this project.

To speak at the hearing: We recommend you sign up in advance by calling Donna at 202-727-0789. You can also show up at the hearing and be added to the list.

More Information

Questions? Please contact Rebecca.
Akridge's website for 5220 Wisconsin
DC Zoning Commission
Watch the hearing online

Write a letter by March 8

The Zoning Commission carefully weighs public comments -- so please, add your voice! You can make a difference. Be sure to also write a quick email to our city leaders.

Please include your
name, address, and case #06-31

Send by fax to the Zoning Commission
202-727-6072
*Your comments will not count unless you do this*

Send an email to the
Mayor, City Council, and Office of Planning

Join us at the public hearing

Zoning Commission Public Hearing
Thursday, March 8
Starting at 6:30 PM
441 4th Street, NW, Room 220 South
Metro: Judiciary Square

To speak at the hearing
Sign up that night, or
call Donna at 202-727-0789
to be added to the list in advance (recommended).

You will have approximately 3 minutes to speak. Citizen comments will likely begin after 7:30 PM.