Quick Shots #5: K Street Streetscape Ribbon Cutting

Much anticipated by the residents around the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood and City Vista, the Mayor, DDoT and ANC6 dignitaries cut the ceremonial ribbon marking the end to construction, and the beginning of meaningful use, in this lively and growing cross-road (5th & 6th & K Street NW). Local Merchants set up tables, vendors displayed their goods, and yes, the people came. They were welcomed by Caribbean music, which was fitting on a hot and steamy Saturday afternoon, from a really good DC band, there was some fun and play (for the kids to) and, as this was the purpose, a "city positive" attitude from our officials.The festival was played out in style with the beats of Go-Go.

6th Street, 5th Street and K Street NW

Fun for the kids

There really is a "Boulevard" feel walking down K Street

The ANC6E Commissioner Rachelle Nigro meets with constituents

Busboys & Poets provided liquid refreshment (Lemonade) for hot attendees

Local Vendors got the tables out

Sounds from the Caribbean played by a local DC band welcomed festival attendees

The Mayor, who had a busy morning flitting around DC from event to event, arrived on time and was energetic, lauding the District, DDoT and its engineers, and the support of the community through the ANC6 Commissioners. The Mayor also thanked the areas merchants, who really created the neighborhood.  

All in all a very successful day for all concerned, and so it should be, the project is completed and the improvement marked, as anyone who used or knew K Street of old will attest to.

Mayor Vincent C. Gray arrives on time and energetic

Mayor Vincent C. Gray and DDoT Director Terry Bellamy

ANC6E Commissioner Rachelle Nigro addresses the community

"The Moment" yes there really was a ribbon to cut, and it was

This event is organized by MVTCID and sponsored by;
ANC6E
m.flats – Mount Vernon Triangle
Quadrangle
The Wilkes Company
Capital View-DC Lofty
Vida Fitness
with in-kind support by DDOT, DSLBD, and DCRA. 

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