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Non-profit organization formed
The Friends of Capitol Riverside Youth Sports Park (CRYSP) has submitted its application for status a non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) status allowing it to take tax-deductible donations. The approval of that application is pending. The Board Members of this newly formed organization consist of the following: At large members – Mike Godec, Mike Barrette, Ram Uppuluri, Ziad Demian, Sanju Misra. Founding members – Sports on the Hill (Larry Kaufer), Capitol Futbol Club (Scotte MacQueen), Capitol Hill Little League (Seth Shapiro), Rosedale Citizens Alliance (Bob Coomber), Friends of Kingman Park -- TBD. President – Mike Godec. Treasurer – Ram Uppuluri. Secretary – Bob Coomber.
Posted Dec 3, 2012, 4:52 PM by Mike Barrette
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Kingman Park Community Comes Together to Outline Key Needs for RFK Northern Lots
On May 19th, about 25 neighbors and community leaders participated in a design session intended to ensure that proposals for the RFK north parking lot are consistent with community needs. Many new ideas were discussed and consensus was formed in many areas. To view details, first click the title of this article, then CLICK HERE to see the attached notes compiled by Bob Coomber for a summary of the meeting. Additional comments can also be posted on the ANC 7D01 Website.
Posted May 31, 2012, 9:01 AM by Mike Barrette
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Community Meeting To Discuss RFK Lot Plans Slated for May 19th
Advisory Neighborhood Commission 7D01 is holding a Preliminary
Community Meeting To Discuss the Future of the Northern RFK Parking Lots
at the DC Soundstage, 2403 Benning Road, NE on Saturday, May 19, 2012
from 10AM till 1PM.This is a neighbor-organized meeting, and will also include members of CRYSP, which includes Kingman Park and Rosedale residents, who helped to facilitate this meeting.
Date: May 19, 2012Time: 10AM to 1PMLocation: 2403 Benning Road, NE – DC Soundstage
To comment, please attend the meeting. If you are not able to attend, please fill out an online survey, or drop off comments with the following address:
RFK N. Lots Comment
425 21st Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Please identify yourself ...
Posted May 1, 2012, 6:43 PM by Mike Barrette
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Transforming RFK's North Parking Lot into Usable Green Space
After extensive outreach to neighbors in Kingman Park, the Friends of Capitol Riverside Youth Sports Park released a new site plan on 12/10/12.
CLICK HERE TO SEE NEW DRAWINGS
Creating a Sustainable DC:
A. CRYSP Will Reduce Stormwater Run-off
If you are following the problems stormwater and sewer overflows are causing in DC, it becomes clear that the RFK Sports Park can help solve this problem. Did you know that approximately 40,000,000 gallons of water per year runs off the RFK northern lot - polluting the Anacostia? By replacing parking lots with permeable services, this project can be part of the environmental solution the District residents are seeking. See Washinton Post article here.
B. Green Transportation
Plans include an electric car charging station, Capital Bikeshare stations, and access via Streetcar or Metro.
C. Sustainable Features
CRYSP is looking for sustainable features, for example, we are exploring solar panels to supplement power use - reducing the need for fossil
fuels. The design will also look to create water collection areas that will allow stormwater to slowly make its way to the river.
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The National Capital Planning Commission Report says:
"The 80 acres of the RFK site that border the waterfront and fall within the floodplain that extends to Oklahoma Avenue should be developed as a waterfront park that includes ball fields and other active recreational
opportunities."
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