1250 U Street
1250 U Street
1250 U Street
1250 U Street NW PUD Benefits Proffer
Benefit
1. Superior Urban Design and Architecture
2. Superior Landscaping, or Creation or Preservation of Open Spaces
3. Site Planning and Efficient and Economical Land Utilization
4. Historic Preservation of Private or Public Structures, Places, or Parks
5. Housing
The project will provide more housing than what would be allowed in a by-right project
6. Affordable Housing
The project will provide more affordable housing than what would be required in a by-right project
7. Employment and Training Opportunities
8. Environmental and Sustainable Benefits
Project to be designed to achieve LEED Gold
9. Streetscape Improvements
10. Mass Transit Improvements
11. Commemorative Works or Public Art
One installation would be placed in the Metro Plaza - One installation would be in the alley system- Design a solicitation process with public art professionals, including Howard University professors
12. Transportation Infrastructure
N-S alley setback paved to widen to 16' to provide turning radius - E-W alley setback for planting of greenery
13. WMATA Chiller
Replace the louvers on the chiller plant to reduce noise - Replace the perimeter fence to improve aesthetics
14. Public Garden
Provide a publicly-accessible planter (approximately 300 SF) at the south-eastern end of the pedestrianized Temperance Ave for gardening and educational purposes
15. Safety and Community Engagement
Provide funding for a Pilot program spearheaded by the U Street Main Street to deploy the DC Peace Team for, as an example, 3 months on weekend evenings
16. Trash Management
Provide trash-compacting trash cans on sidewalks to improve street cleanliness, subject to Public Space Committee approva
17. Harrison Rec Center
Fund an exterior capital project with DPR to improve the function of the Recreation Center grounds (project to be determined prior to Zoning Commission hearing)
18. Community Support
Provide funding for 2 local nonprofits, approx. $15,000 for Hope and a Home and for HIPSDC
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