Nannie Helen Burroughs NE Corridor Small Area Plan
Nannie Helen Burroughs NE Corridor Small Area Plan
From Minnesota Avenue to Division Avenue NE, WE NEED YOUR INPUT!
The DC Office of Planning (OP) is working to develop a Small Area Plan (SAP) for the Nannie Helen Burroughs Corridor (NHBCSAP). SAPs supplement the Comprehensive Plan by providing detailed direction for specific geographic areas to manage growth, promote revitalization, or achieve other long-range planning goals. SAPs are developed through a collaborative public process that provides opportunities for community input on priorities in the planning area. SAPs are approved by a resolution from the DC Council, and their key recommendations may be incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan in the future. The NHBCSAP will become a guide for the development of neighborhood-serving mixed uses including retail, housing, enhanced green spaces, and public space activation along the corridor. This existing conditions report shares information on community characteristics, demographic trends, and land use conditions. The Nannie Helen Burroughs Corridor Study focuses on the commercial main street which is highlighted in pink on the map on the next page. The data gathered in this report provides a foundation for a deeper analysis of Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue NE. It begins to tell the story of a historic community east of the Anacostia River, connected by a once-thriving commercial corridor that serves several distinct neighborhoods. Data and community input from this report will inform the future Small Area Plan
The Office of Planning is pleased to announce that the final Nannie Helen Burroughs Corridor Small Area Plan has been submitted to the DC Council for review and approval. You may remember, the kick-off for this planning effort took place on April 1, 2023. Through a robust community engagement process, the plan represents a shared vision for the preservation, revitalization, and activation of the Nannie Helen Burroughs corridor. This plan contains recommendations to advance: Housing and Economic Development; Parks, Green Spaces, and Connectivity; Public Realm and Urban Design; and, History and Culture.
Once approved by DC Council, we look forward to the next phase of this plan which is implementation supported by District agencies and community leadership. Thank you to everyone who participated in our engagement events, workshops, office hours, and provided feedback on the draft plan. You can access the PDF of the final plan here. The Legislative Package including the final version of the Small Area Plan can be accessed here.
In January 2024, the Office of Planning released an Existing Conditions Report that provided a foundation for a deeper analysis of the Nannie Helen Burroughs Corridor. The report shares information on community characteristics, demographic trends, and land use conditions. It begins to tell the story of a historic community east of the Anacostia River and sets the stage for guiding future infill development, creating ways to better use parks and green spaces, and improving the public realm.
The draft Existing Conditions Report can be found here: Draft Existing Conditions.
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Goals for the Nannie Helen Burroughs Corridor Study Area
Vision:
The Nannie Helen Burroughs Corridor SAP (NHBCSAP) will provide the vision for a more vibrant corridor that includes a mix of uses including retail and housing, parks and green spaces, and stronger pedestrian and multimodal connections. Led by the DC Office of Planning, the effort is a collaborative process that provides opportunities for community input. The SAP supplements the Comprehensive Plan and will serve as a guide for future development.
Project Goals:
Housing and Economic Development: The Nannie Helen Burroughs corridor is an opportunity-rich, revitalized urban corridor with a distinct neighborhood identity. Affordable homeownership and rental housing are attainable for existing and new residents. Legacy businesses and new retail are supported by visitors and residents alike, enabling all to experience regularly programmed events and activities.
Parks, Green Spaces, and Connectivity: The Nannie Helen Burroughs corridor is connected and activated with a vibrant network of parks and green spaces enjoyed by residents and visitors. Access points are welcoming and include commemorative works and art installations. Active community gardens are a source of fresh food, and parks provide spaces for all residents to interact.
Public Realm and Urban Design: The public realm will support a socially active streetscape with a human scale that is welcoming to all residents and ADA accessible.The streetscape and design focus on public rights-of-way and identifying locations for iconic buildings and gathering spaces. Additionally, locations will be identified for access interventions and public art.
History and Culture: Development: The rich history and culture of the study area are collected, acknowledged, and celebrated through storytelling, wayfinding, special events, and commemorative works. Places important to the community are identified and serve as key gathering spaces. New development incorporates existing buildings and creates new places to gather in public spaces and private property.
Map of Study Area
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