How the District supports great streets by Erkin Ozberk

Placemaking on Ward 3 Avenues: What’s in the Streetscape Toolbox?

June 22, 2021

Erkin Ozberk, Senior Neighborhood Planner (Ward 3 + 4) DC Office of Planning Public Space and Public Life in DC Ward 3 Projects: • Van Ness Commercial District Action Strategy (2016) • Tenleytown Public Life Study (2019) • Chevy Chase Small Area Plan (ongoing) • Friendship Heights TAP (2021)

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Public Space and Public Life in DC DC is fortunate to have a wealth of park spaces, squares, and pedestrianfriendly streets that provide opportunities for a vibrant and rich public life.

Public Life Storymap

Public Life for All As DC grows, existing and new public spaces are used by an increasing diversity of groups.

Ensuring that all groups and people can enjoy public life in our shared spaces is an important part of achieving an inclusive city.

Public Space Design and Activation

The Public Realm Design Manual outlines the unique regulatory framework guiding DC's public street design, comprising wide sidewalks, landscaping and trees, and building projections.

The Public Space Activation and Stewardship Guide makes the processes and tools for activating public spaces in DC more accessible and transparent.

Van Ness Commercial District Action Strategy

Join DDOT’s first public meeting for the Van Ness Commercial Corridor Project on June 30: ddot.dc.gov/page/van-ness-commercial-corridor-project

Tenleytown Public Life Study

Chevy Chase Small Area Plan

The Chevy Chase Small Area Plan will be a guiding vision for inclusive growth with a focus on the built environment.

Take the Visioning Survey

by June 24: publicinput.com/chevychase

Friendship Heights Technical Assistance Panel The Friendship Heights TAP explored placemaking opportunities, emphasizing pedestrian scaled retail streets and public space.

Share your input here: publicinput.com/FH-TAP

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Thank You For More Information Contact: Erkin Ozberk, Senior Neighborhood Planner DC Office of Planning (202) 442-7707 erkin.ozberk@dc.gov planning.dc.gov @OPinDC Join OP's mailing list