Let’s Go Down to the River to Play
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I join a group of pedestrians on a tour of the 11th Street Bridge Park site. As we weave our way through rush hour traffic to the Anacostia waterfront, dodging […]
11th Street Bridge Park
I join a group of pedestrians on a tour of the 11th Street Bridge Park site. As we weave our way through rush hour traffic to the Anacostia waterfront, dodging […]
11th Street Bridge Park
Milwaukee, Wisconsin once boasted some of the most prosperous African American neighborhoods in the country. Black residents held jobs at A.O. Smith, Master Lock and Schlitz Brewing working as assembly […]
11th Street Bridge Park
The Oramenta Newsome Fellowship allowed me to understand and contribute to the various layers and methods of community development. I first learned about the significance of collaboration in this field, […]
11th Street Bridge Park
Anacostia Park plays a significant role in providing a safe space for the people of DC and beyond to come together and engage in exercise, swimming, walking, running, fishing, and […]
11th Street Bridge Park
The Anacostia River Festival (a collaboration between the 11th Street Bridge Park, National Park Service and National Cherry Blossom) celebrates the Anacostia River, Anacostia Park and the communities that line […]
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Nearly 100 years ago, a steamer ship carrying 72 passengers capsized in a frigid Mississippi River. African American Memphis resident Tom Lee sprang to action rescuing 32 people out of […]
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This year will prove to be a pivotal one for the 11th Street Bridge Park. After ten years working with local residents at every step of the way, we are […]
11th Street Bridge Park
It’s hard to believe that there are only two weeks left to 2023! From celebrating along the banks of the Anacostia River to reaching 100% design on the park, this […]
11th Street Bridge Park
Lessons from Copenhagen Last week, I had the honor of joining a delegation of parks, municipal leaders and funders to Copenhagen to learn about innovative approaches to city building that […]