[Lincolnparkdc] 12th place NE parking changes

[Kenyon Weaver]

Howdy neighbors,

 
Hope everyone is doing well. Don’t usually weigh in but felt compelled to offer some gentle corrections on the message about the Maury school parking spaces:
 

# The community did not “agree” to some optimal “balance”; the school designs were discussed and one of the biggest issues that was not truly resolved was that the Maury school population is expanding and kids' outdoor space was shrinking;

 

# Although much was debated – not always agreed – in fact one of the areas of broad accord among the community, teachers, parents, and DPCS was precisely for those 8 spaces that abut the school to be for the school for when school is in session (like Stuart-Hobson has), and in any case those spaces have along been for staff parking for as long anybody can remember;

 

# There’s no new money: the money is already available as it was part of the modernization budget;

 

# Extensive work and surveys show a net-zero impact. That's good, and it's also no surprise, because teachers would only need during school hours which is when we're usually at work (post-pandemic);

 

# This has been discussed at the ANC meetings and has broad support and already is well-documented -- the case file is here:

https://app.dcoz.dc.gov/CaseReport/CaseReportPage.aspx?case_id=20323 

 
# Lastly, just so we’re all clear what the purpose is: it’s for expanding outdoor play space for children, and not just Maury children but for the whole neighborhood to enjoy.  That's a good thing!
That's all.  Take care. Go vote.
 

Kenyon Weaver
1320 N Carolina Ave NE
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