tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14818610697108509642024-02-06T21:20:24.907-05:00SW Playground ProjectNew playground at 3rd and I Street, SW! Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1481861069710850964.post-24786299669107152152015-05-27T08:04:00.002-04:002015-05-27T08:11:27.497-04:00Advocating for $400,000 to Complete Phase IIClick below to view Project Manager, Felicia Couts', testimony requesting the second phase funding before Councilmember Mary Cheh's Committee on Transportation and the Environment on May 1, 2015. There is a Q&A and discussion period afterwards, so watch until the end!<br />
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We'll start at 9:30 am and go until we run out of steam! We'll provide flowers/bulbs, garbage bags, and refreshments. Please tell a friend and join us!<br />
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For more information, email: swplaygroundproject@gmail.com.Communications Committeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13724178239724465097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1481861069710850964.post-65932521607935309882015-02-11T18:41:00.000-05:002015-02-11T18:41:28.851-05:00Safety Fencing Is Here!You asked for it, you got it! DC Parks and Recreation, working with the DC Department of General Services, installed new safety fencing at the 3rd and I Street Playground yesterday. Now our parents can feel safer as their toddlers roam about exploring all of the exciting wonders at the playground. <br />
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Special thanks also to Councilmember Charles Allen for helping push for the fencing to happen sooner than later!<br />
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The SW Playground Project has several park clean ups planned for 2015. However, to our great pleasure, the park has remained clean since our last clean up in November. Therefore, coupled with the recent drop in temperatures, we have decided to cancel the previously-scheduled park clean up for January 10th. Please review our Calendar for updates, and thank you for your continued support!Communications Committeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13724178239724465097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1481861069710850964.post-69648068362622386732015-01-07T12:34:00.002-05:002015-05-21T16:17:10.158-04:00November 15th Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!True to grassroots fashion, members of the SW Playground Project held a park clean up on November 15th before being joined by Ward 6 Councilmember-Elect, Charles Allen, and several playground donors, including Mandarin Oriental Hotel, to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to formally open the new 3rd and I Street Playground! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Y23SIuUGe8IUdtHi6giEPSFdjgUYCkGhdFsjlWF9K_A4jSMOH-WxcEol6eSwMwMkKgKT76irHqphuovcbNYYmJijiGLPz_ee1hhu2ctvugxBvNCNUyPlDFQcY5cnpe0kuM3wez-hpYz8/s1600/Washington-20141101-00760.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Y23SIuUGe8IUdtHi6giEPSFdjgUYCkGhdFsjlWF9K_A4jSMOH-WxcEol6eSwMwMkKgKT76irHqphuovcbNYYmJijiGLPz_ee1hhu2ctvugxBvNCNUyPlDFQcY5cnpe0kuM3wez-hpYz8/s200/Washington-20141101-00760.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGo32zda1Zl3BuWoHaWO4IxSES0UsZcBFoWvnognerTGh-vtorNrGSL-WmwX8wrDoizo0XxYbjDv0UNVXdRXflkZBN1HdTMQcWFhtVLiLmaTAOPnmq96tj4hokC7irKViu4mCWkfcZxD0X/s1600/Group+with+Dedicatio+Plaque.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGo32zda1Zl3BuWoHaWO4IxSES0UsZcBFoWvnognerTGh-vtorNrGSL-WmwX8wrDoizo0XxYbjDv0UNVXdRXflkZBN1HdTMQcWFhtVLiLmaTAOPnmq96tj4hokC7irKViu4mCWkfcZxD0X/s200/Group+with+Dedicatio+Plaque.jpg" /></a></div>Communications Committeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13724178239724465097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1481861069710850964.post-74924734205194559962014-09-19T13:16:00.001-04:002014-09-19T13:16:40.995-04:00October 4th @ 9:30 AM - 1st Community Clean Up DayParents and children are encouraged to come out for a "Meet & Greet" followed by a park clean up effort to help keep our new park beautiful! Bring your brooms, gloves, and a leaf-blower, if you have one -- we'll provide trash bags and refreshments!Communications Committeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13724178239724465097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1481861069710850964.post-50202289672895031182014-08-26T10:14:00.000-04:002015-03-18T09:26:20.908-04:00New 3rd & I Street Park and Playground Opens!3rd and I Street Park BEFORE AND AFTER<br />
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After only a few short weeks, Phase I of the 3rd and I Street Library Park improvement is now complete! On Tuesday, August 19th, the construction fencing came down, and immediately, residents from the entire surrounding neighborhood began to enjoy the park's new playground addition. A true testament to how something so relatively small can make a huge impact on our community! Already, play-dates have begun, neighbors are meeting each other, the number of patrons at the library is increasing, and a stronger community is being built! Truly, this is the community's gift to itself.<br />
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The Southwest Playground Project, with the support of the Near SE/SW Community Benefits Coordinating Council (CBCC) thanks everyone who helped to make this beautiful park a reality! We will keep the community informed of the planned ribbon-cutting date. Finally, although we will have regular clean-up dates, we encourage everyone to please help to keep our park clean and trash-free.<br />
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Communications Committeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13724178239724465097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1481861069710850964.post-68486605192681164332014-07-06T20:52:00.001-04:002014-07-06T21:11:24.849-04:00Construction Begins at 3rd and I Street Library Park!After almost four years, construction fencing appeared around the 3rd and I Street, SW Library Park on Monday, June 30th. DGS certified contractor, HRGM, began tree removal and pruning as part of Phase I of a two-phase project. <br />
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The first phase will focus primarily on the center berm and will include:<br />
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Tree pruning and removal;<br />
Grading;<br />
Installation of 2 feet high retainer walls along the center berm area;<br />
Installation of fencing along I Street and the diagonal corners of Wesley Place and 3rd leading inside the park;<br />
Installation of Game Time playground equipment for ages 2-5 (Butterfly, slide, mushrooms, spinning leaves); <br />
Installation of soft surfacing;<br />
Installation of a swing set one bucket, one ADA, and two belts); and<br />
Utilities work, including relocation of a light<br />
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The completion of this phase should take approximately 8 weeks, so hopefully, we can begin to use the park again before summer's totally over!<br />
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Below is a layout of the final play equipment from Game Time: <br />
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Phase II will include storm water retention, remainder of retention walls, and repaving and scoring of the concrete. This second phase will require additional funding in the amount of $270,000. We do not have this money, and it was not placed in the 2015 budget(but continue to have our work cut out for us.)<br />
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On behalf of the CBCC, we want to express our sincere appreciation for everyone's encouragement, sharing of skills and abilities, and for simply "sticking it out" without complaint after all these years! We will continue to keep everyone updated as the work progresses. Thank you all! <br />
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When: March 11, 2013<br />
Where: 200 I Street, SE - North end of Canal Park<br />
Time: 7:00 pm<br />
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See you there!Communications Committeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13724178239724465097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1481861069710850964.post-37612213344476492182012-11-29T10:16:00.000-05:002012-11-29T10:16:09.780-05:00Mark Your Calendars for the Monthly Meeting!When: December 15, 2012<br />
Time: 10:30 am to 11:30 am<br />
Where: SW Library SOW Room (basement)<br />
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Please plan to attend and bring a neighbor!Communications Committeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13724178239724465097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1481861069710850964.post-10147088950742635312012-07-30T11:45:00.006-04:002012-07-30T17:48:13.609-04:00Important Change: Community Meeting Rescheduled to August 18th!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to help clean up the Library Park on 3rd and I Streets, SW on Saturday, May 26. All in all, we put in approximately 45 community volunteer hours -- mowing the grass, stacking broken limbs for the City to pick up, picking up litter and broken glass, removing plastic, cutting down overgrown shrubs/weeds, clearing the drain inlets, and tidying up the park in general.<br />
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Everyone seemed to have a great time working together and meeting fellow neighbors. The best part of the day was seeing so many of the neighborhood children lending a helping hand!<br />
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Special thanks, as always, to the CBCC for their support.<br />
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Please join us for a community meeting this Saturday to have your voice heard regarding the new SWDC playground!<br />
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<b>Date:</b> Saturday, December 10<br />
Time: 10:00 —11:30 am<br />
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600 M Street SW (downstairs)<br />
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You are invited to participate in a community planning charrette for the SW Playground Project to provide input on important decisions regarding the playground to be installed next to the SW Library this coming Spring 2012.<br />
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We will be providing childcare for children over the age of 3.<br />
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With almost $130,000 raised, this project is in the final stretch and we sincerely hope you will be able to participate in this important planning event to ensure that the Southwest Playground Project meets the desires and expectations of the community.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1481861069710850964.post-20456504990433932652011-09-01T23:47:00.003-04:002011-09-01T23:55:55.960-04:00Vote for SWPP to win $25,000 with Pepsi Refresh!!SWPP is a finalist for a $25,000 Pepsi Refresh grant. If we were to win this grant, with the money we've already raised and the upcoming FANtastic march, already boasting over $33,000 raised, we'll be well on our way to accomplishing our fundraising goals! We just need your help! Here's where you come in:<br />
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Vote for us once a day, EVERY day, now through September 30th and don't forget to share the link by e-mail, on facebook, and twitter to get your friends involved too! (I promise, it only takes a minute)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Station 4 restaurant has donated more than $1200 from their opening night proceeds to the Southwest Playground Project. Thanks to all who came out for opening night and welcome to the neighborhood Station 4!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1481861069710850964.post-54459821575972223432011-07-03T07:34:00.000-04:002011-07-05T14:17:33.498-04:00Help Us Build a Safe Place for Kids to Play!Check out our promotional video...we can build a safe place for Southwest DC children to play with your help!<br />
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