WARD 3 HOUSING JUSTICE
ORGANIZING FOR EQUITABLE HOUSING IN DC'S WARD 3
More Affordable Housing.
Here. Now.
As residents of Ward 3 committed to housing and racial justice, we believe that:
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The segregation that exists in RCW is not accidental. It was deliberately created by policy choices and can be dismantled only by equally powerful policy choices and targeted funding.
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People from all walks of life and all income levels should be able to live in Ward 3 if they choose. That includes people who work here -- construction workers, retail and hospitality workers, teaching assistants, health care providers, bus drivers -- and those who live on fixed incomes.
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Substantial public investment and strategic policy change are required to produce abundant affordable housing; profit-driven development alone is not enough.
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New models of affordable housing can be well-planned and well-designed to achieve racial equity, create vibrant community life, and enhance neighborhood character.
We take advantage of redevelopment opportunities for affordable housing in Ward 3, with a focus on deeply affordable housing. We call on the city to engage fully with the community in participatory and community-led processes to plan for vibrant, inclusive neighborhoods and site development to implement those plans.
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Redevelopment opportunities include:
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Sites in Friendship Heights, especially the Lord & Taylor and WMATA bus garage sites where we call for 2 SITES / 1 PLAN.
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The Wisconsin Avenue Development Framework and Connecticut Avenue Development Guidelines, including specific racial equity and affordable housing objectives.
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Other prime sites, like the Wardman Hotel (formerly Marriott) in Woodley Park, The Chevy Chase Civic Core, the Whittle School site, and the Days Inn.