Centennial Conversations

ENVISIONING THE FUTURE OF DC

Conversations on Planning and Citizen Engagement

 

The Committee of 100 on the Federal City is marking our 100th anniversary by hosting seven public conversations on topics of interest to DC residents, neighborhood commissioners, elected officials, students, academics, neighborhood association members ­– all who care about our nation’s capital and call it home.

 

Civic Aspirations for the Next Decade

Mayor Bowser and Council Chairman Mendelson Discuss Their Visions

January 25, 2023

To view a recording of this Conversation, click here to go to our YouTube channel.

 

An Equitable City – Realities, Opportunities and Choices

Looking at the inequities and disparities in our city and finding ways to make meaningful change.

Peter Tatian, Senior Fellow, Urban Institute

Rev. William H. Lamar IV  Pastor, Metropolitan AME Church

Saturday, February 11

To view a recording of this Conversation, click here to go to our YouTube channel.

Click here to see Mr. Tatian’s PowerPoint slide that accompanied his prepared remarks.

 

Rising Water, Extreme Weather – Is DC Prepared?

Andrew Pershing, Director of Climate Science, Climate Central

Chris Williams, President and CEO, Anacostia Watershed Society

Dennis Chestnut, Community Resilience Hubs (Ward 7 pilot)

Erin Garnaas-Holmes, DC Department of Energy and Environment

Saturday, March 11

To view a recording of this Conversation, click here to go to our YouTube channel.

Click here to see Mr. Williams’ PowerPoint presentation that accompanied his prepared remarks.

Click here to see Ms. Garnaas-Holmes’ PowerPoint presentation that accompanied her prepared remarks.

                       

Planning for Industrial Neighbors

Trash Transfer Stations, Utilities and Bus Garages

How to best live with stuff you’ve got to have?

Uwe Brandes, Georgetown University Urban & Regional Planning Program

Taalib-Din Uqdah, Northern Bus Barn Neighbors

Apera Nwora, DC Water

Thursday, April 13

To view a recording of this Conversation, click here to go to our YouTube channel.

Click here to see Ms. Nwora’s PowerPoint presentation that accompanied her prepared remarks.

 

Reclaiming the Commons – The Value of Public Space

 

Susan Piedmont-Palladino, Director, Washington Alexandria Architecture Center, Virginia Tech

Scott Kratz, Senior VP, Building Bridges Across the River 

Coy McKinney, Teacher; community gardener; advocate for public space

Wednesday, May 24, 6:30 to 8:00 PM

Click here to register for this event.

 

Before Development is a Done Deal…

Empowering Residents with ArcGIS Visualization

 

Feeling left out of development decisions?  

In collaboration with urban designers,

ArcGIS Urban and CityEngine can model the change we want to see.

 

Keith Cooke, ESRI Industry Manager, Planning and Community Development

Anita Cozart, Director, DC Office of Planning

Wednesday, June 7, 6:30 to 8:00

Click here to register for this event.

 

Does DC’s Planning and Zoning Need an Overhaul?

September TBD, 6:30 to 8:00 PM

 

All programs are in person and will be recorded.  Light refreshments afterwards.

Location:  First Congregational UCC, 945 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001 – 10th, and G Streets, NW.

Between Gallery Place and Metro Center stations.  $10 event parking in building garage at 980 G Place off 10 St., NW.

A beautiful and livable Washington, DC for all. 

 

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