The Committee of 100 supports a proposal to expand the Anacostia riverwalk trail and a National Arboretum access bridge, as proposed by the National Park Service in collaboration with DDOT. C100 suggests that the trail expansion can serve as part of a continuous riverfront trail network, which could be branded as the Washington Waterfront Walk. (2024)
The Committee commends the National Park Service for incorporating feedback from the community in Wards 7 and 8, and for the excellent and thoughtful ideas in the Preliminary Concept Plan for Sections D and E. NPS balanced the rehabilitation of natural areas with sports and recreation facilities in the park to transform it into one of Washington, DC’s major recreational parks and a prime natural exploration area with enhanced river access and a gateway to the Anacostia River. (2023)
Testimony prepared for presentation to the NCPC on February 1, 2024, addressing a proposal for expansion of the Anacostia riverwalk trail and a National Arboretum access bridge, as proposed by the National Park Service in collaboration with DDOT. C100 suggested that the trail expansion can serve as part of a continuous riverfront trail network, which could be branded as the Washington Waterfront Walk.
The C100 commends the National Park Service for incorporating feedback from the community in Wards 7 and 8, and for the excellent and thoughtful ideas in the Preliminary Concept Plan for Sections D and E. NPS balances the rehabilitation of natural areas with sports and recreation facilities in the park to transform it into one of Washington, DC's major recreational parks and a prime natural exploration area with enhanced river access and a gateway to the Anacostia River.
