I pick up trash in the park somewhat regularly and have weeded it also. I will gladly be a neighborhood steward of this space.

The surrounding vacant buildings are a challenge. Any word on who owns the building next to the YWCA, if they’re being taxed at the vacant property rate, if there are future plans for it, etc.?

The soon-to-be-constructed row homes on the corner of 9th and Q will add a lot to the park’s surroundings, as well as some invested neighbors/home owners.

I agree the park can only be successful if the good design is well maintained and programmed — neighborhood ownership will be key to its future success. I’ll also point out that three of the six buildings immediately surrounding the park are currently vacant, which adds to the challenge.

Second – this post depresses me…even this little triangle piece of land can’t escape delays and get out of the “design” phase and is a year (or more) away from being completed…It’s a little freakin’ pocket park! How hard can it be…

Between the delays and the ongoing “design” phases of the O Street Market, Watha T. Daniel library, Convention Center hotel, etc…I’ve hit my limit of hearing about the great things to come in Shaw…

Not saying design and community input isn’t important, but enough already…

any idea when this meeting might happen? i think the biggest thing that has to be taken into account is that, like everything else in this city, initial construction/repair might be great, but it’s the follow-through and maintenance that REALLY matters. the sad thing is that it will end up looking like trash years down the road unless the neighbors can be convinced to give up some time to help keep things fresh and clean.