The Rise of the New York Avenue Gateway Corridor: A Jewel on the Anacostia

1 DEFINING THE GATEWAY Renewed Interest in Corridor, Overview of Neighborhoods Branding and Promotion—Arts, Culture, STEM, & Creative Economy Artistic Welcoming Gateway Structure and Signage Place-making/Public Spaces/Walk of Fame and Hope (an idea for a place to honor D.C. leaders) Public and Playable Art 2 MAKING A GREAT CORRIDOR GREATER Anacostia River, Greening, and Impact on Economy/Environment Housing Options Transportation Options, Traffic Control, Bike Lanes, Accessibility Anacostia Riverwalk Creating an Inclusive, Family Friendly Environment 3 ENSURING ECONOMIC VITALITY, OPPORTUNITY, & DIVERSITY Creative Economy Overcoming Barriers & Challenges to Success Small Business Empowerment Projects, Businesses, and Activities Corporate Social Responsibility 4 CHAMPIONING CAUSES, MAKING THINGS HAPPEN — STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND COLLABORATION A GAME CHANGER Community Benefits Packages Advocacy Tips Achieving Goals Strength of Action Plans and Master Plans Building Strong Communities and Destinations Working with Advisory Neighborhood Commissions and Civic Groups 5 TOUR WITH WHISTLE STOPS (Tentative pending support or donated services) Tour a few select streets in the New York Avenue Gateway Corridor Stop at selected sites (Whistle Stops) Greater New York Avenue Gateway Corridor in Northeast Washington, D.C. Borders: North Capitol Street on the west, Rhode Island Avenue on the north, the Maryland State/District Line on the east (includes Eastern Avenue and a track of Anacostia River to Benning Road, N.E.), and Benning Road and H Street on the south.