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Commercial Waste Compactor Pilot Program
DSLBD is soliciting applications from eligible DC business owners for the Commercial Waste Compactor Pilot Program grants, which is funded by the
Department of Public Works
(DPW).
Eligible DC business owners may use this grant to purchase or lease compactors to collect and compact bulk trash and other waste including recyclables. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis begining June 30, 2017. The submission deadline is Friday, September 8, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.
Download the Notice of Funding Availability here
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Application link will be posted on/before June 30, 2017. Interested business should email contact information to
dslbd@dc.gov
to recieve updates.
The Adams Morgan BID will host an information session at our offices later this summer. Details will be announced in a future edition of this newsletter.
The Commercial Waste Compactor Pilot Program comprises of:
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grants to offset compactor costs, which is funded by the Department of Public Works (DPW), administered by DSLBD and managed by a grants manager; and
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business owner education and impact metrics measurement of rodent activity and sanitation violations through a partnership with Department of Health (DOH)’s Rat Riddance Initiative.
Through the installation of commercial waste compactors and the education of business and property owners, DPW, DSLBD, and DOH seek to reduce:
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the likelihood of accidental pollution through spills or wind-blown debris
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rodent activity near businesses and
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the number of trips to haul waste.
In doing so, the Program will support the Sustainable DC goals to minimize the generation of greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the volume of waste disposed.
For more information, contact DSLBD at 202-727-3900 or
dslbd@dc.gov
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New Requirement for Mandatory Plan Review Meetings to Improve the DCRA Permit Process
To help our customers better navigate the permitting process, DCRA’s Permit Operations Division is now requiring permit applicants, registered design professionals and owners who have submitted electronic plans through ProjectDox, and have been held for corrections after the second review cycle, to participate in a mandatory meeting to address project-specific comments and corrections that need to be made prior to a permit being approved and issued.
Permit applicants will be notified and prompted to schedule their 30-minute mandatory review meeting. Visit
dcra.dc.gov/page/about-permits
to learn more. Please contact
dcra.planreview@dc.gov
with any questions.
Click for More Information and to Register
Click for More Information and to Register
2017 Virtual InvestDC Forum
Please join the Washington, DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development and DC Chamber of Commerce for the District’s first Virtual InvestDC Forum in Washington, DC.
On Tuesday, July 11, 2017 from 9:30 am until 12:30 pm (EST).
Through the Virtual Invest DC forum, local businesses will pitch their business and projects and will showcase why DC is one of the top cities for foreign investment and advancement.The forum will provide a unique opportunity to allow small businesses to pitch their business plans and products to potential foreign and local investors.
Click Here to register
Participate in Congresswoman Norton's Annual Job and Opportunity Fair
On August 2, 2017, Congresswoman Norton will host her Annual Job and Opportunity Fair at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center from 10:00 am‐3:00 pm.
Last year’s Annual Job and Opportunity Fair brought nearly 8,000 D.C. residents with an extraordinary array of skills, backgrounds, qualifications and over 80 employers. We would greatly appreciate your participation in assisting residents who want to consider different career opportunities or obtain new employment.
Registration for this year’s Jobs and Opportunity Fair is now open, and she would love to have you be an exhibitor. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Hillary Allen at the District Office at (202) 408‐ 9041 or email
Hillary.Allen@Mail.house.gov
Click here to register
16th Street Bus Lanes Project - Design Phase
In April 2016, DDOT released the 16th Street NW Transit Priority Planning Study, which resulted in a set of recommendations to be advanced to the design phase. The recommendations included peak-hour, peak direction bus lanes, bus service changes, bus stop improvements, and transit priority infrastructure. The design phase of the 16th Street NW Bus Lanes Project will use this set of recommendations to begin environmental documentation and develop preliminary engineering designs.
The public has three opportunities to give input on this phase of the project: a public meeting, an on-site engagement event at two locations, and an online open house. All events will cover the same material and provide an opportunity for public feedback. The public meeting will be open-house style with an opportunity for participants to listen to a presentation, review the roadway layouts, and provide feedback. The engagement events will be held at two high ridership bus stops: 16th and Irving Street NW and 16th and U Street NW. The online open house will include a narrated presentation. The comment period for this phase will end on September 1, 2017 at 5:00 pm. All comments can be submitted on the website, by mail, or email.
Upcoming Events
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will kick-off a series of public events for the Design Phase of the 16th Street NW Bus Lanes Project. The purpose of the project is to improve bus service and reliability on the 16th Street NW corridor. At the events, DDOT will provide an overview of the project, present roadway layouts, and gather public feedback.
Public Meeting #1
Thursday, July 27th
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Presentation at 6:30 pm
Columbia Heights Educational Center
(Cafeteria- 3101 16th Street, NW)
Engagement Events
Tuesday, August 1st
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Two Locations:
16th and Irving Street NW
16th and U Street NW
Online Open House
July 27 - September 1
16thStreetNWBus.com
If you have any other questions or comments,
please contact Spring Worth at
spring.worth@dc.gov
or 202-673-1736.
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