Southern Hills Testimony
Testimony of Kristin Taddei, Planning Advocate, Casey Trees September 19, 2018 Before the Board of Zoning Adjustment on Redevelopment of 304 Livingston Terrace SE BZA Case… Read More
Sustainability Guide For Historic Documents Public Comments
June 28, 2018 Julianna Jackson District of Columbia Office of Planning 1100 4th Street SW, Suite 650 East Washington, DC 20024 RE: Draft Sustainability Guide of… Read More
Connecticut Ave Streetscape and Deck-Over Project Public Comments
May 16, 2018 Ali Agahi Project Manager District Department of Transportation 55 M Street SE, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20003 RE: Connecticut Avenue Streetscape and Deck-Over… Read More
NCPC Parks and Open Space Element Public Comments
With the update to the Parks & Open Space Element of the Federal Comprehensive Plan, the commission has an opportunity to create robust policies that lead to greener and more inviting tree-filled parks that benefit our regional community. Read More
St. Paul’s College Townhome Development Testimony
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National Desert Storm Memorial Comments
Given these goals and results, we continue to urge NPS and NCPC to select the Constitution & 23rd site for the Memorial. Of all the potential Memorial locations, Constitution & 23rd is the only one that would grow tree canopy in downtown Washington, D.C. Read More
Southeast Boulevard and Barney Circle Public Comments #2
We appreciate the opportunity to share our vision for a new Southeast Boulevard in Ward 6 – the ward with the lowest tree canopy in D.C. We look forward to working with the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) during the design phase to incorporate new trees into a space where none exist today. Read More
South Mall Campus Master Plan Public Comments
The Smithsonian Institution’s (SI) master plan to renovate the south mall campus involves replacing the roof system of the underground Quadrangle Building situated below the Enid A. Haupt Garden (the Garden). The most recent version of the EIS identifies Master Plan Alternatives B, D, and F. Read More
Southeast Boulevard Environmental Assessment Public Comments
We appreciate the opportunity to share our vision for a new Southeast Boulevard in ward 6 – the ward with the lowest tree canopy in D.C. We look forward to working with the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) during the environmental assessment (EA) and subsequent design phase to incorporate new trees into a space where none exist today. Read More
LeDroit Park Green Infrastructure Public Comments
These installations will grow the tree canopy of LeDroit Park, benefitting residents and visitors. In order to further reduce the volume of stormwater runoff and pollution flowing into the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers, we suggest incorporating the following recommendations into this phase two design. Read More
National Desert Storm War Memorial Public Comments
The two sites proposed for the Memorial showcase healthy, mature trees which provide shade, manage stormwater, and attract local wildlife. Designing a memorial that incorporates and preserves these trees will help the District achieve its environmental goals and enhance the visitor experience. Read More
Casey Trees and C&O Canal Public Comments
The preservation and restoration of C&O Canal Park is a tremendous opportunity to transform an underused park into a prized community amenity. We want to ensure that the future C&O Canal Park maintains its historic natural landscape and grows tree canopy, so residents can enjoy a shady, tree-lined canal for many generations. Read More
National Air & Space Museum Environmental Assessment Comments
May 1, 2017 Vivian Lee Urban Planner National Capital Planning Commission Jane Passman Senior Facilities Master Planner Office of Facilities Engineering and Operations Smithsonian Institution RE:… Read More
Suraj Sazawal DOEE BOH Testimony
The federal budget put forward contains drastic cuts to many government departments. But few are expected to be hit as hard as the Environmental Protection Agency, which may see its budget slashed by 30 percent. Read More
Kristin Taddei 1200 Varnum Street NE Townhouse Development Testimony
Testimony of Kristin Taddei, Planning Advocate Casey Trees April 27, 2017 Before the Zoning Commission on 1200 Varnum Street NE Townhouse Development ZC Case No. 16-17:… Read More