Columbia Heights Public Realm Framework Plan
The Columbia Heights Public Realm Framework Plan represents a community planning process initiated in early 2003 in collaboration with community residents, stakeholders, and District agencies to focus on coordinating high-quality "Public Realm" improvements – those within the public domain of civic space and public streetscape – to foster a unified community identity for Columbia Heights.
The plan defines design guidelines that integrate past community initiatives, such as the "1997 Community-Based Plan for Columbia Heights Metro Station Area," and builds on the District’s recent investments, including opening of the 1999 opening of the Columbia Heights Metro Station and awarding redevelopment rights for many vacant parcels within the Columbia Heights neighborhood, primarily along the 14th Street corridor.
The District presents an urban design "Framework Plan" for the Public Realm, to define, protect, and strengthen public places and streetscapes, which integrate public space with private and public development along 14th Street and the surrounding Columbia Heights neighborhood. It also seeks to create streetscapes, which define a "Community Design identity" that captures the unique qualities of Columbia Heights.
Note: Documents contain conceptual designs and may be subject to change.
Please select from the following links to view the plan:
For additional information, please call (202) 442-7619 or email
tarek.bolden@dc.gov the Office of Planning.
