COMMUNITY FORUM: For Business & Commercial Property Owners Forum to Review Hine Junior High Development Proposals
July 8, 2009 - 8:30am - Hill's Kitchen - 713 D Street, SE
co-sponsored by the Capitol Hill BID and CHAMPS

CHAMPS and the Capitol Hill BID will co-host a forum, the goal of which is to give business and commercial property owners the opportunity to review each development proposal and ask questions that are specifically related to the effects of each proposal on the neighboring business community prior to the July 10, 2009 deadline for public comment. All four proposals are available online at www.capitolhill.org and attendees are strongly encouraged to review each of them before attending the forum. Each team has been asked to give a 10 minute presentation specifically focusing on the following topics:

1. how each plan will ensure that their offerings complement rather than compete with existing businesses;
2. how/if each plan incorporates opportunities for expansion of existing Hill businesses;
3. any strategies being taken to allow current business owners to lease space at an affordable rate;
4. how each plan envisions the construction process and how the effects of ongoing construction might affect neighboring businesses;
5. how each plan addresses the potential unity of 7th Street, Pennsylvania Avenue, and 8th Street; and
6. how each plan relates to the future re-design of the Eastern Market metro plaza.

Following the presentations, there will be a question and answer period, with priority given to business and commercial property owners. For attendees unable to attend the full forum, note cards will be on hand so that questions can be submitted - along with contact information for follow-ups. This forum is free and open to the public, but space is limited, so it is imperative that you RSVP if you are attending. RSVP using the link provided below. Coffee and light refreshments will be served courtesy of Peregrine Espresso.

For questions regarding the forum, please contact Julia Christian, CHAMPS Executive Director at champs@capitolhill.org or Nina Liggett, Capitol Hill BID Program Manager at nliggett@capitolhillbid.org