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We build, convene, and innovate in partnership with communities East of the Anacostia River.

A group of people pose together in a community garden under an arch of blue and yellow balloons, surrounded by raised garden beds and trees.

11th Street Bridge Park Opens 7th Urban Farm

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Community leaders, health organizations and local residents joined Building Bridges Farms on June 3 to open the 7th Bridge Park Plot, this one at the Washington View Apartments. The Bridge […]

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A Love Letter to Southeast DC

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“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. […]

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Three balloons tied to a railing on a bridge at sunset, with water and distant bridges in the background.

2025 – A Promising Year 

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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 […]

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A group of people stands on a bridge holding a banner that reads "OUR PARK" at sunset.

Looking  Back, Looking Forward 

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What a year it has been full of ups, downs and occasionally moving sideways…. 2024 has seen the completion of our capital campaign to fund the 11th Street Bridge Park’s […]

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