May 2, 2024 | Active, Parks and Environment
Fort Circle Park — While today the Fort Circle Parks are largely unknown and generally neglected, the overarching fact is that they are, indeed, still here.
Rock Creek Park — Since its creation in 1890, Rock Creek Park was envisioned as a natural preserve to which Washingtonians could retreat to escape the hustle, bustle, heat, noise, and glare of downtown.
Jan 28, 2024 | Active, Featured Initiatives, Parks and Environment
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...
Jan 21, 2024 | Active, Parks and Environment
The Committee of 100 advocates using the RFK campus for community recreation and opposes a new NFL stadium on the site. White paper and 2-page summary of C100 position (2023-2024) The white paper considers the history of the RFK campus, prior planning initiatives, the...
Aug 22, 2022 | Active, Parks and Environment
Flooding at the Tidal Basin is a constant problem, harming the cherry trees and inconveniencing visitors. The National Park Service began a project to minimize flooding. The Committee sent comments supporting the project. (2023) Document Library Tidal Basin...
