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Preserve, Support, Uplift

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I am very honored to be a part of the 11th Street Bridge Park’s Team, as the new Program Associate. I am not from DC but I am learning daily […]

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Three Bridges

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Bridge (noun, ’brij) A time, place, or means of connection or transition There are three bridges that I hope will help you learn more about who I am and why […]

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The Golden Gate

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I have a confession to make. I have become a bridge geek. Truss bridges, cable stay bridges, arch bridges – love ‘em all. When traveling, I almost always find myself […]

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Mussel Power!

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Healthy populations of freshwater mussels can greatly improve water quality in tidal and non-tidal rivers. Each adult mussel can filter 10 gallons of water per day, removing bacteria and suspended […]

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Community Land Trust

Community Land Trusts & the Urban Land Institute

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Six members from the latest graduating class of Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Regional Land Use Leadership Institute joined the 11th Street Bridge Park for a Mini Technical Assistance Panel (mTAP) […]

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Chicago’s 606 Trail Connects

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In 1913, the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad Company elevated 2.7 miles of train tracks through the neighborhoods of Wicker Park, Bucktown, Humboldt Park and Logan Square. One […]

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Four Community Photos

More than a Park

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What does affordable housing have to do with a park? Our non-profit is transforming an aged out freeway over the Anacostia River into a new civic space – a pretty […]

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Join Our Farm Team!

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The Bridge Park team is growing! We are currently searching for two part- time positions working with our Bridge Park Plots and THEARC Farm.  Please share with your networks. If […]

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In Memoriam

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Over the next several days and weeks, you’ll no doubt read many testimonials of Oramenta Newsome who ran LISC DC’s office testifying to her tireless efforts to make the nation’s […]

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Recommended Reads

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For the last two years, we have been implementing our Equitable Development Plan – 19 community driven strategies to ensure nearby residents can thrive in place. This includes standing up […]

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