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You did it again! Supporters turned out in such great numbers for a second Zoning Hearing in a row! You stayed HOURS so you could present eloquent, thoughtful testimony to the Zoning Commission about this plan. The energy and dedication is humbling for our team and so, so appreciated.

One supporter said to me, “not only will the new McMillan site provide a much needed grocery store, retail and affordable housing, but it will allow me to walk through the fenced off areas to other parts of the community that were only accessible by car before.”  Watching supporters testify from Bloomingdale, Stronghold, Park View and other neighborhoods,  it was clear to me that we are doing just that – reconnecting the community around the site. While we have made it through two hearings, there are still TWO MORE to go. We need you as a committed supporter to show the commission that you stand with the VMP team and support this plan. Please click here to attend at least ONE of the FINAL TWO zoning hearings on May 8th and 13th.

We heard many of our supporters speak last night about why they support the VMP plan, and the benefit that they feel it will bring to the community. If you can not attend a hearing, the Zoning Commission should still hear from you. Please take 2 minutes and click here to write to the Commission and tell them why you Support a New McMillan.

We’ve made it this far together – farther than any other previous plan for the McMillan site – and only with your help and support will we make it to the finish line.

Thank you again for your continued support.

Cheers,
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Anne Corbett
Vision McMillan Partners
www.envisionmcmillan.com

Remaining Hearing dates and times:

May 8, 2014 (THIS THURSDAY) 6:00 p.m. – Healthcare Facility (Parcel 1)

May 13, 2014 (Tuesday) 6:00 p.m. – Continuation of Hearing #1, ANC and Personal Testimony

All PUD hearings will be at held at:
Jerrily R. Kress Memorial Hearing Room
441 4th Street, N.W., Suite 220-South
Washington, D.C. 20001

One down, three to go

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Wow. Our supporter turnout on Thursday night was outstanding! Looking back at the audience and seeing the sea of green was extraordinarily inspiring for our full presentation team last night. We can’t thank you enough for your participation and support of a plan that we truly feel is the best opportunity to create a beautiful open space with an 8-acre park, much needed retail and grocery options, multi-function community center with a pool, and thousands of jobs.

The Zoning Commission and those in attendance had an opportunity to see a presentation that included the Master Plan, open park space and the Community Center design.  Due to the complexity of the project, the Commission asked that all individual testimony be held until the final hearing on May 13th.

That’s where you come in. We need you to help us keep the momentum going. One hearing down, three more to go. If you haven’t already, please click here to sign up to attend at least one of the remaining three zoning hearings, on May 5th, 8th and 13th.

Everyone in the community understands that this project is highly contentious. If you’ve been to a community meeting, hearing in the past, and or read a story in the press, you know that many have strong emotions one way or another. We need to keep our positive energy high and continue to push hard through the end of the hearings. Whether or not you can attend any of the hearings, the Zoning Commission still needs to hear from you about why you support the project. Click here to send a letter to the Commission telling them why the Vision McMillan plan will benefit your community!

We are closer now than ever before to making this project a reality. Thank you again for all your support to help us get there.

I look forward to seeing all of that green on Monday night!
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Anne Corbett
Vision McMillan Partners
www.envisionmcmillan.com

Remaining Hearing dates and times:

May 5, 2014 (Monday) 6:00 p.m. –   Multi-Family/Retail Building (Parcel 4) and Townhouses (Parcel 5)
May 8, 2014 (Thursday) 6:00 p.m. – Healthcare Facility (Parcel 1)
May 13, 2014 (Tuesday) 6:00 p.m. – Continuation of Hearing #1, ANC and Personal Testimony

All PUD hearings will be at held at:
Jerrily R. Kress Memorial Hearing Room
441 4th Street, N.W., Suite 220-South
Washington, D.C. 20001

A Message from Anne Corbett

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You’ve probably received a door knock, a phone call, an email, or seen a Facebook post or Tweet about the upcoming Zoning Commission Hearings that begin tonight. We’ve worked with our dedicated supporters to do all of this because these hearings are a MAKE OR BREAK moment for the project.  Tonight’s hearing is the first of four zoning hearings that will help determine whether the VMP plan for McMillan will move forward.

If you haven’t already, please click here to commit to attend at least one of our four Zoning Hearings, starting TONIGHT May 1st and also, May 5th, 8th, and 13th. The Commission will factor the community’s support and presence at the hearings when they make their decision.
Whether or not you can join us tonight or at any of the other hearings, it is also very important that you let the Zoning Commission know you support the VMP plan for McMillan.

Please click here to email the Commission and let them know that you support a plan for a beautiful 8-acre park, much needed grocery store for the community, state of the art community center with a pool and thousands of jobs.

Your work with us over the last 7 years has helped to make this project what it is today. Now we need your help to see it through.

Please join us tonight and on May 5th, 8th, and 13th and make it clear that the VMP plan for McMillan is the community plan for McMillan!

Sincerely,


Anne Corbett
Vision McMillan Partners
www.envisionmcmillan.com

Hearing dates and times:

May 1, 2014 (Thursday) 6:00 p.m. – Stage 1 Master Plan, Open Spaces and Parks, and Community Center (Parcels 6 and 7)

May 5, 2014 (Monday) 6:00 p.m. –   Multi-Family/Retail Building (Parcel 4) and Townhouses (Parcel 5)

May 8, 2014 (Thursday) 6:00 p.m. – Healthcare Facility (Parcel 1)

May 13, 2014 (Tuesday) 6:00 p.m. – Continuation hearing (if needed)

All PUD hearings will be at held at:
Jerrily R. Kress Memorial Hearing Room
441 4th Street, N.W., Suite 220-South
Washington, D.C. 20001

P.S. If you haven’t seen it, now is a good time to check out the Vision Video.