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A group of nine people stand outdoors by a railing near a bridge. One person holds a framed picture. It's early evening, with streetlights glowing in the background.

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 […]

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Pathways to a More Equitable Neighborhood  

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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 […]

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Oramenta Newsome Fellowship

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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, […]

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Toronto

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Toronto City Hall At the 11th Street Bridge Park, we believe that the answers are already in the community – we just need to listen. So when I was recently […]

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June 2024 Workout Series!

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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 […]

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2024 Anacostia Heroes!

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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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Tom Lee Park – Memphis, TN

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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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2024 – A Momentous Year For Bridge Park

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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 […]

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2023 Year in Review

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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 […]

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Lessons from Copenhagen

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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 […]

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