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Planning & Economic Development

New Stop Signs and Crosswalks Installed on Lower Germantown Avenue

December 1, 2023
Emaleigh Doley
Architecture & Urban Design, GU News, Planning & Economic Development
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Exciting changes are happening on lower Germantown Avenue! If you’ve recently traveled along this stretch, you may have noticed the installation of new stop signs and crosswalks at the intersection of Germantown Avenue and W/E Penn Street. This is a significant step towards addressing the long-standing issues of speeding and accidents in the area, particularly between Coulter Street and Wister Street. These enhancements prioritize the safety of our community and follow the successful addition of a stop sign at Queen…

Germantown Community Identity Project Announcement

September 12, 2023
Emaleigh Doley
Architecture & Urban Design, Art, Culture, History, Business Support, Community Engagement, GU News, Planning & Economic Development
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DEC 2024 UPDATE: After gathering over 500 survey responses from neighbors and business owners, Germantown United CDC is thrilled to have kicked off the design process with Pixel Parlor! This initiative is the start of a bold journey to translate Germantown’s unique character into a vibrant and cohesive visual identity that honors our past and envisions a bright future. Designs are anticipated to be completed by early 2025, with street banners and other visual elements set to debut later in…

Development News: Community Meeting with Developer of Germantown High & Fulton School Campuses May 6

May 6, 2019
Emaleigh Doley
Planning & Economic Development, Real Estate Development
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Join the Germantown and Fulton Campus Coalition for an update on the future of the former Germantown High School and Fulton Elementary School buildings. The property owner is CONFIRMED to be in attendance and will present about the redevelopment project. Attend the meeting to get accurate information, learn how you can participate, and have a say in what happens here. We, the Coalition, recognize this is VERY short notice but were not given much choice. Please spread the word.

Meeting Date: Monday, May 6 from 6pm – 8pm
Location: 47 E Haines Street, Janes Memorial United Methodist Church between Baynton St & Germantown Ave

Development News: Germantown YWCA Community Meeting May 8

May 6, 2019
Emaleigh Doley
Planning & Economic Development, Real Estate Development
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Councilwoman Cindy Bass will be hosting a community meeting with KBK Enterprises, the developer working on the Germantown YWCA (5820 Germantown Ave) project, which was first announced in 2016. This meeting will include a status update on the project and presentation of plans for the historic building, which sits adjacent to Vernon Park.

Meeting Date: Wednesday, May 8 from 6pm – 8pm
Location: 6153 Germantown Ave
at New Bethel African Methodist Church

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