Media Contacts: Sean Madigan @ DMPED, 202-727-4707 or Karyn LeBlanc @ DDOT, 202-671-3490

(Washington, DC) The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, the District Office of Planning (OP) and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will hold a half-day open house to discuss the major development and transportation projects slated for the Anacostia area in Wards 6, 7 & 8.

What		Half-day workshop: Anacostia Waterfront Community Information Fair
Who		Office of the Deputy Mayor of Planning and Economic Development District Office of Planning (OP) District Department of Transportation (DDOT)
When		Saturday, January 26, 2008, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Where		St. Coletta of Greater Washington 1901 Independence Avenue, SE Note: The venue is located at the Stadium Armory Metrorail Station

District government staff, developers, public officials and non-profit partners will be ready to discuss the status in developing and planning of highly anticipated projects, such as the South Capitol Gateway improvements including the recent restoration of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, the 11th Street Bridges replacement and waterfront and Great Streets projects.  The Information Fair will allow residents, business owners and interested parties to review, discuss, question and comment on these and other projects which are under construction and/or study.

The Information Fair will allow attendees an opportunity to see how the various projects piece together.  A successful undertaking of this magnitude involves large-scale construction, major transportation improvements, economic revitalization and recreation – as well as green, sustainable development.  Performances and refreshments are planned.

For more information on the Anacostia Waterfront, the Community Information Fair and other ways to get involved, visit ddot.dc.gov.