FloodReady Communities: Regional Open House

FloodReady Communities: Regional Open House

  • ALL AGES

Learn how Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI) can reduce flooding, create greener spaces, & boost recreation in your community.

By MWCOG

Date and time

Thursday, May 22 · 4:30 - 7:30pm EDT

Location

Marvin Gaye Recreation Center (TBC)

15 61st Street Northeast Washington, DC 20019

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours
  • ALL AGES
  • Free venue parking

Join Us In-Person for the Regional Open House!

Be part of the planning process and drive future implementation to shape projects that reduce flooding and create green spaces in your neighborhoods. Learn how a regional planning project to decrease flooding could have other benefits, such as lowering the heat in the summer, and creating recreational areas in Watts Branch, Arundel Canal (part of the Northwest Branch) of the Anacostia River, and Oxon Run, which is part of the Potomac River watershed.

This event marks the final showcase of a yearlong planning effort in your communities—don’t miss this opportunity to share your final input and explore ways to stay involved in bringing these projects to life!

We want your input on the proposed project concepts in your neighborhood to reduce flooding and build sustainable, resilient solutions. We look forward to seeing you!


Light Refreshments will be provided. Residents who attend will receive a $25 gift card!


Project Partners: Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG), District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA), District of Columbia, Prince George’s County, ICF, Straughan Environmental Inc., CHPlanning

Frequently asked questions

Can I bring a friend or family member?

Yes! Please feel free to share the link with family members, friends, or neighbors!

Where can I find more information about the project?

You can learn more about the project at our website, here https://www.mwcog.org/environment/programs/regional-blue-green-infrastructure-bgi-flood-project/

Where can I park my car?

There is street parking near the recreation center.

I plan to take the train to the meeting. What's the nearest Metro Stop?

The Capitol Heights train station is the closest to the Marvin Gaye Recreation Center. It's about a 5-minute walk from there. (https://maps.app.goo.gl/56ibTm1GjLZ53g2F7)

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