Care for public spaces
Create one accountable neighborhood steward for cleaner, safer, better-maintained plazas, sidewalks, and shared spaces.
A community-led call to action
A stronger future for Columbia Heights starts here.
We are neighbors, business owners, and community leaders calling for a well-funded, publicly accountable Neighborhood Management Authority to help our neighborhood thrive.
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24ANC Commissioners reaffirmed support5area ANCs passed resolutions of supportThe gap we need to fill
What fills the gap when a neighborhood needs more than a Main Street but a BID isn’t possible?
For nearly two decades, Columbia Heights has lacked the durable, neighborhood-scale capacity that other major DC commercial districts rely on. The NMA offers a new model: stable resources, broad community representation, and one entity responsible for seeing the work through.
Support local business
Recruit community-serving businesses, reduce long-term vacancies, and market Columbia Heights as a destination.
Bring the neighborhood together
Fund events, arts, cultural programming, and corridor activation that reflect what makes Columbia Heights special.
A practical new model
More capacity.
More accountability.
More community voice.
Coordinate cleaning, maintenance, public safety resources, and agency response
Manage and program public spaces, including the Civic Plaza and Metro area
Support existing Main Streets, Clean Teams, and trusted community organizations
Build funding from parking and garage revenue, vacancy fees, grants, and other sources
Include residents, local businesses, ANCs, and public officials in governance
Help keep the momentum moving
Let the Council hear from you.
Share why Columbia Heights needs an NMA. Personalize a template and open individual emails to Councilmembers and their staff.
Our growing coalition
Columbia Heights is ready.
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Add your name to the coalition.
Whether you live here, own a business, lead a local organization, or serve in elected office, your voice matters. Show the DC Council that Columbia Heights supports a dedicated, community-accountable place-management entity.
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