Neighborhood News
1) Latest retail store - Urban Dwell is now open at 1837 Columbia Road!
Local DC residents, Tom McMahon and Katie Safran, opened the hip and trendy home and gift store, Urban Dwell, in Adams Morgan at 1837 Columbia RD, NW last week.
Urban Dwell is an independently owned shop featuring carefully curated merchandise following the latest trends in home décor, women’s and men’s accessories, kitchen items, jewelry, baby gifts and more.
Merchandise spans the spectrum in variety and price range, offering something for everyone, from kids to hipsters.
Tom and Katie are very excited to become part of the Adams Morgan community and have stated that “residents and local business owners have all been incredibly welcoming-there is a real sense of camaraderie within this great neighborhood.”
http://www.urbandwelldc.com/
2) Reminder: Please post events on the BID website
As you know we launched a new website a few months ago. It is really important that all Adams Morgan businesses post their events and sales or other special things happening on the website. The form is short and should take a couple of minutes to complete! The website wil only be as useful as the information you post on there! THIS IS ONLY FOR ADAMS MORGAN EVENTS!
Thanks!
http://www.adamsmorganonline.org/whats-going-on/
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3) Rat abatement walk through - new day this month
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The rat abatement walk through will not be today August 7th at 11 am but
instead on Monday August 10th at 11 am. If you would like to walk with us and
Gerard Brown from the Department of Health, please meet on the corner of
Ontario and Columbia Road, NW on Monday at 11 am.
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AND BEIGE Summer Sale at 1781 Florida Avenue, NW
Join AND BEIGE in August for our annual Summer Floor
Sample Sale.
Receive up to 50% OFF select floor samples through the
month of August.
Also receive 30% OFF Hickory Chair Furniture special
orders through August 16th.
Thanks much!
DAREN MILLER
AND BEIGE,
1781 Florida Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20009
daren@andbeige.com
T. 202.234.1557
F. 202.234.1559
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5) Great Streets GRANT application process explained - Friday August 14th at 9:30 am
The news you have all been waiting for!!!
DMPED announced its 2016 Great Streets Retail Small Business Reimbursement Grant Notice in the July 24th DC Register.
Polina Bakhteiarov from DMPED will be here at the Festival Center, 1640 Columbia Road, NW on Friday August 14th at 9:30 am to review with business owners how to apply for one of these grants. Please help spread the word to your neighbors. We will be meeting in the large conference room.
This year eligible businesses may apply for up to $50,000. Adams Morgan is included in this year's eligible corridors thanks to legislation that we asked CM Graham to introduce in March 2014 and which CM Nadeau helped complete earlier this year.
On or after August 7, 2015, check
www.greatstreets.org
where DMPED will post:
·
Instructions
including eligibility requirements and eligible uses of grant funds (RFA or Request for Application)
· Link to
online application
; and
· Updates about
Informational Session meetings
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The application submission deadline is September 24, 2015.
If you have questions
about this grant please contact:
LaToyia Hampton, DMPED Grants Manager
dmpedgrants@dc.gov
202-724-7648
6) Vote for the Amsterdam Falafelshop! They are trying to win a Superbowl Ad!
We are trying to win a FREE SUPERBOWL COMMERCIAL from Intuit, and we have made a sassy video, and need your help now to VOTE VOTE VOTE!!!
Voting closes TONIGHT!
https://www.smallbusinessbiggame.com/contests/sbbg/entries/2249
If you have already voted, please send this to at least 11,000 of your closest personal friends (just kidding – a few hundred would do!) – or at least to your besties!
Thanks in advance – we really need your support on this! It would be TOO COOL for our staff if we win this!!
Lots of love,
Scott & Arianne
Amsterdam Falafelshop
2425 18th Street, NW
7) USA Today/10 Best Contest for Al Fresco Dining - Vote for Adams Morgan!
Adams Morgan has been included in USA TODAY's Best Al Fresco Dining Neighborhood poll.
Keep the neighborhood on everyone's mind by rocking the vote! The URL for the contest is
http://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-al-fresco-dining-neighborhood/
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Voting is open until Monday, August 17th, 2015 at 11:59am EDT.
USA TODAY will be promoting the winners, as will 10Best.
To follow live voting action, see #10BestChoice on Twitter (we are @10Best). You can also follow the contest on
Facebook
,
Google+
and
Pinterest
, all of which are promoting the contest.
Please inlcude this in all your social media. We want to win!!!
8) Adams Morgan Historic Hotel update
We wanted to reach out to you all in advance of construction activities which will commence in Champlain Street on Monday, August 10th.
At this time, we will begin work to install new water service along Champlain Street. The contractor will begin at Champlain and Euclid Streets, working their way to the South end of the property. In conjunction with this work, the contractor will be occupying parking spaces along the East side of Champlain Street and on Euclid Street. No Parking signs will be posted tomorrow, Thursday, August 6th for approximately 3 spaces on Euclid Street and 13 on Champlain Street for the duration of these activities, which we anticipate to take approximately 4 weeks. We anticipate that we will be able to turn over parking spaces during the course of this work as we proceed. Traffic will still be able to pass in both directions along Champlain Street, and the subcontractor will be providing additional supplemental traffic control during this work in conjunction with their approved permit and TCP issued by DDOT.
We have reinforced the sensitivity of this work being performed in the public space to our general contractor and we appreciate everyone’s understanding during this temporary inconvenience. Should you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact any of us.
Thanks very much,
Seth
Seth Dubner
Project Manager
SYDELL GROUP
NoMad
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Saguaro
Office
– 646-307-9636
Mobile
– 412-496-5063
www.sydellgroup.com
9) Adams Morgan Day - Sunday September 13th - Get involved!
Are you a business interested in participating in Adams Morgan Day on Sept 13? Not only can you organize events in your business (music, games, prizes, free food, etc) but you can also reserve the parking space in front of your establishment to do even more!
Please also note that the next meeting for Adams Morgan Day is Tuesday, August 11 at 6 pm, Grand Central.
Interested in hosting something at Marie Reed?
10) DC Arts Center hosts a happy hour on August 12th for the 1460 Wallmountables exhibit
Come to the 1460 Wallmountables happy hour reception at the DC Arts Center on the second floor at 2438 18th St NW, WDC, 20009.
Midway point between the opening of the exhibition and its closing, admire the artwork in good company. Come see what art is still available for purchase and what art has sold!
Buy art and muse on the diverse selection of art on the walls. Refreshments will be served.
Wednesday August 12th 6pm - 8pm.
11) Update on the Adamo mixed-use project on Adams Mill Road, NW
The Adamo is a 34-residence, 4-story boutique condominium development from Perseus Realty. Construction began in the spring of 2014 and the building will deliver in the Fall of 2015.
The project will be the most recent addition to the vibrant Adam’s Morgan residential community – one of the most popular residential neighborhoods in DC. Condo buyers at The Adamo can select from 12 different floor plans ranging from 657 to 1,006 square feet, but sales are going fast so there is little time to delay. The building has already sold nearly 67% of the units.
Each residence will feature modern finishes (2 different pallets), floor to ceiling glass, wood floors and high-end appliances. The Adamo will showcase 9 foot plus ceilings, an art filled lobby and a stunning roof deck. The roof deck will include a grilling station, gas fireplace, trellis, lounge furniture and stunning views of the National Cathedral, Washington Monument and Capitol Building. The 4th of July firework shows will be on full display from this stunning roof deck. Also of note, the building also features underground parking and secure bicycle storage facilities.
The tenants for the 8,500 SF first floor retail have been a well-kept secret, but it is confirmed that 2 LOI’s have been signed. Formal announcements of the tenants will be coming soon…
For sales info, contact Urban Pace at 202-296-1203 or visit
www.adamodc.com.
HURRY! There are only 2 homes left for sale!
Brand New Construction | Rooftop Lounge | Elevator Service -
Custom-Designed Lobby featuring Local Artist's Work
12) DC Cool Campaign - new piece on DC Neighborhoods by day and night - includes
Adams Morgan
Adored for its national landmarks and international embassies, DC is first and foremost a city, rich in unique cultures and exciting neighborhoods. Read up on classic spots like Adams Morgan
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