Ward 5 Commemorative Works Community Engagement
The Parks Main Street is partnering with DC’s Office of Planning (OP) and Upper Georgia Avenue Main Street (UGAMS) to identify subjects for commemorative works in Ward 4 and 5. We will be hosting a series of community meetings to identify potential subjects for these works. UGAMS is convening Ward 4 meetings
DC Office of Planning Commemorative Works Project Page
Ward 5 Meeting Schedule
Meeting #1 – COMPLETED
What: Introductory meeting – What is a commemorative work? How can I participate in the Ward 5 selection process? Plus Q&A with the Office of Planning
When: Wednesday May 31, 6:30PM-7:30PM
Where: Virtual via Zoom, registration required!
Meeting #2
What: Research and nomination hands on workshop: Need help researching your nominations? Want to meet neighbors who are submitting their nominations as well? Come join us for an in-person, hands on research project day
When: Saturday July 8, 2023 –
Where: Lamond – Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library,
5401 South Dakota Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20011 Meeting Room 1 (the big one!)
Meeting #3
When: TBD – Late July
Where: Virtual/In-Person
Submit Your Nominations for a Ward 5 Subject
The DC Office of Planning is now accepting submissions for Ward 5.
Submit Your Nomination Here
FAQs
What is a commemorative work?
The Commemorative Work Act of 2000 defines a commemorative work as, “any statue, monument, sculpture, streetscape or landscape feature, including a garden or memorial grove, or other structure, which is located in public space and which is located in public space and which is designed to perpetuate in a permanent manner the memory of an individual, group, event, or other significant element of international, national, or local culture or history.”
The location of a commemorative work is important to telling the story of its subject. The people, organizations, and events that are subjects of commemoration are usually tied to a specific place, such as the home or neighborhood of an individual or location of a specific event. It includes a wide range of spaces to accommodate a variety of commemoration types, be it a statue, formal memorial, or smaller elements like a bench or medallion in a sidewalk.
Where can I sign up to attend the Ward 5 meetings?
Stay tuned to this page for updates on the meeting dates and locations in Ward 5. Meetings will take place in May thru July 2023.
What is the purpose of this project?
The vast majority of DC’s monuments and memorials are concentrated downtown. This project is an effort to bring local history and public art to other parts of the city, starting with Ward 4, 5, 7, and 8.
What Resources are available?
Office of Planning’s LOCATE site report on the District5
Ward 5 Heritage Guide
