After years of debate and process, the Chevy Chase Civic Site is on the verge of some desperately needed mixed-use development. This September, a bill was introduced to build housing on the D.C. government-owned land and a hearing is now set for Thursday, November 12th. The proposal includes:

• A total of 177 units of housing, 90 of which will be affordable for the next 99 years
• A new DC Public Library
• A new community center
• Twice as much outdoor public space along with retail space

Right now, we need your voice to tell the Council just how excited you are for this project, especially in historically exclusionary areas such as Chevy Chase and Ward 3. Your voice is especially important if you are a Ward 3 resident, so that we can be louder (but more respectful) than the NIMBYs. Send your Councilmember a letter urging them to support B26-0801 and to build homes in all parts of DC.