Washington, D.C. –  Four commissioned public art pieces were announced today by​ the 11th Street Bridge Park​ – a partnership between the local non-profit Building Bridges Across the River and the District government – reflecting the park’s design principles and values. In response to over 200 community meetings where public art was prioritized, a lighted sculpture inspired by plants growing along the Anacostia River; a mural depicting the African American and Native American experiences tied to caring for the land, hammocks created to honor DC culture reflective of the community; and design of a mobile, small business kiosk aimed at supporting East of the River Black entrepreneurs were selected from over 60 entries by the park’s curatorial committee comprised of local residents, experts, and artists.

This interview was conducted in November 2021, as part of a series designed to celebrate park visionaries and share inspiring and practical insights into their perspectives, challenges, and advice. Follow the series to learn from developers, planners, and other leaders implementing their creative visions for parks worldwide… – Urban Land Institute

Washington, D.C. – Today,​ the 11th Street Bridge Park​ – a partnership between the local non-profit Building Bridges Across the River and the District government – announced a new Closing Cost Assistance Program funded through a $50,000 donation from GEICO to expand access to home ownership and wealth creation for low-to-moderate income residents in Ward 8. The program will help alleviate the burden for first-time homebuyers in Ward 8 by covering up to $2,500 in closing cost fees for residents at 100 percent median family income or lower.

“This is an area where we see a lot of promise and a lot of opportunity, and a lot of need,” said Larry Di Rita, president of Bank of America Greater Washington, D.C. … – Washington Business Journal

Today, the 11th Street Bridge Park – a partnership between the local non-profit Building Bridges Across the River (Building Bridges) and the District government – unveiled plans for the interactive “Mussel Beach” play area by landscape architects OLIN and play consultants from Studio Ludo…

On February 16, 2022, ​ the 11th Street Bridge Park​—a partnership between the local non-profit Building Bridges Across the River (BBAR) and the District government—announced the selection of Anacostia’s Sunrise/Sunset Portals by DC-based artists Martha Jackson Jarvis and Njena Surae Jarvis of Jackson Jarvis Studio as the park’s first and largest commissioned artwork. – East City Art

The site for this artwork will act as a gateway to the 11th Street Bridge Park and in a highly visible, public green space along the river’s edge that is referred to as the “Anacostia Approach.” – PoPville

Today,​ the 11th Street Bridge Park​ – a partnership between the local non-profit Building Bridges Across the River (BBAR) and the District government – announced the selection of “Anacostia’s Sunrise/Sunset Portals” by DC-based artists Martha Jackson Jarvis and Njena Surae Jarvis of Jackson Jarvis Studio as the park’s first and largest commissioned artwork…

$3M Reveda Foundation of the Logan Family gift will name amphitheater, Bloomberg Philanthropies donation to name 15-feet-wide pedestrian/bike path…

It only occupies a small open area near Allen Chapel AME Church in Southeast D.C., but a newly expanded urban garden is having a big impact on the community it serves. – WTOP News