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What We Do
More than A Park
Throughout our community-led process, it became clear that the Bridge Park had the potential to be more than a park. A key goal of the Bridge Park is to serve as an anchor for economic growth through a community-driven approach. To achieve this goal, the Bridge Park staff worked with local stakeholders to create a plan to preserve and center residents’ needs and values in 2015. The community preservation plan was updated 2018 & 2024.
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Community Resources
Learn more about the 11th Street Bridge Park’s community resources!
Upcoming Events
Home Repair Services!
We are thrilled to announce a wonderful community initiative in partnership with Yachad offering FREE home repairs for DC residents! Be sure to mention The11th Street Bridge Park sent you!
Email Jennifer Sullivan at jennifer@yachad-dc.org, or call 202-296-8563.
Midnight Basketball is Back!
Join us at the Boys & Girls Club at THEARC on Fridays and Saturdays for an exciting season of Midnight Basketball. Gather your friends, form a team, and let’s have some fun!
Bridge. Connect. Engage.
Our Goals
Economic
Serve as an anchor for inclusive economic opportunity.
Social
Reconnect the neighborhoods on both sides of the water.
Environment
Re-engage the community with the water.
Health
Improve public health disparities.
Latest News…
Washington Wizards’ Midnight League builds relationships on and off the court
, 11th Street Bridge Park, Building BridgesThe Midnight Basketball League is an initiative to create a safe space and help build relationships for young athletes in D.C.’s Ward 8. “I’ve been playing my whole life,” said Midnight Basketball League Player Myles Whitfield. “If I’m being honest,...
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Wizards, Mystics invest into community by hosting local hoops league final
, 11th Street Bridge Park, Building BridgesGive them an outlet, give them something to do. And couple that with all of the positive experiences that come along with a team sport, that come along with basketball. Togetherness, cooperation, executing a plan. I think the league has...
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Opinion: What we learned about repurposing urban space on our trip to Detroit
, 11th Street Bridge ParkUse-based lnclusivity. From hours of operation, to permitted activities, to programming, to unique accessibility needs, Detroit offered case studies in how public spaces must understand the community it intends to serve, and align with how that community thinks about, needs,...
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11th Street Bridge Park scores $15M grant to start construction
, 11th Street Bridge ParkThe nonprofit building the park says it finally expects to break ground next year.
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11th Street Bridge Park Construction is Fully Funded The bridge will be built in DC. On Tuesday, the 11th Street Bridge Park project announced they are the winners of a $15 million grant […]
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Bridging the Divide
, 11th Street Bridge Park“We need to move beyond the scarcity mindset. We’re not fighting over the same small slice of pie. We need to make the pie bigger.” - Scott Kratz
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11th Street Bridge Park Bridging Divides: Transforming Washington D.C
, 11th Street Bridge ParkWhere the echoes of history and the pulse of modern life intersect in Washington, D.C., a groundbreaking project is taking shape: the 11th Street Bridge Park. Led by Scott Kratz, […]
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Creative Placemaking: Top 3 Best Practices to Optimize Value
, 11th Street Bridge ParkNew studies on urban planning continue to uphold ULI’s 2017 list of 10 best practices in creative placemaking. They underscore three of those practices as essential to optimizing the value of real […]
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Wells Fargo Gives $500K to D.C.-Area Groups
, 11th Street Bridge Park**FILE** Wells Fargo in downtown Washington, D.C. (Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA) In recognition of National Homeownership Month in June, the Wells Fargo Foundation announced that it has joined forces with five D.C.-area nonprofits as […]
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Revitalize Parks to Strengthen Democracy
, 11th Street Bridge ParkThe Trust for Public Land developed a framework to build community power through the creation and stewardship of green spaces. Our work demonstrates the power of parks to enrich democracy. […]
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Blog
Latest stories from 11th Street Bridge Park
A Love Letter to Southeast DC
“I am originally from New England, and then spent some time living in Egypt before moving to Washington, DC nearly 14 years ago. I love DC. DC is my home. […]
Joining the 11th Street Bridge Park: My Journey and Aspirations as Administrative & Engagement Assistant
My name is Natasha Kalitsi and I am joining the 11th Street Bridge Park team as theirAdministrative & Engagement Assistant. I have worked in the nonprofit sector for over two […]
2025 – A Promising Year
As we wrap up 2024 (see my blog post here summing up the last 12 months!) I’m looking forward to the new year with great anticipation. Some of the highlights […]
