Initiatives
The Committee of 100 pursues advocacy across a wide range of topics, shown below.
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Initiatives
Fort Circle Parks & Rock Creek Park
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.
Large Tract Development Including Master Plans and Individual Projects
New Developments are occurring on large tracts of previously industrial lands or other sites for which purposes have...
Waterfront Development, Flooding, and Washington Waterfront Walk
The Committee of 100 seeks to have the many waterfront pathways connected along the Potomac River from Georgetown to...
Tidal Basin
Flooding at the Tidal Basin is a constant problem, harming the cherry trees and inconveniencing visitors. The National...
Height of Buildings Act
So I close with a cautionary note. Be very careful as you gamble with the 100-year legacy of Washington’s Height Act....
Public Transportation
The Committee of 100 was an early and strong supporter of the Metro subway system to serve the DC metropolitan area. We continue to advocate for significant improvements and sound investments in mass transit to benefit the city and the region.
Walter Reed Campus
Located in northwest Washington between 16th Street and Georgia Avenue, the 113-acre Walter Reed Campus was one of the...
Streets, Roads, Parking, and Bridges
Chosen by Congress as the site for a permanent seat of government in 1790, Washington became one of the few cities in...
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