Georgia Ave businesses can now RSVP for DDOT's Open Streets meetings

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Screen capture of DDOT’s Open Streets website

DDOT and District Bridges are holding a series of six meetings starting August 19th with businesses along the Georgia Avenue corridor who will be impacted by the closure of the road on October 5th for the “Open Streets” project.

If you own a business — or want to be involved — you should plan to attend one of the meetings.

You must RSVP for the meetings below using their Google form >

Monday, August 19

  • 10-11am at Sankofa, 2714 Georgia Ave NW

  • 3-4pm at Midlands, 3333 Georgia Ave NW

Tuesday, August 20

  • 10-11am at Pantry Thai & Sushi, 3715 Georgia Ave NW

  • 3-4pm at Safari, 4306 Georgia Ave NW

Wednesday, August 21

  • 12-1pm at Mignot Ethiopian Restaurant and Cafe, 4815 Georgia Ave NW

  • 3-4pm at Sunrise Caribbean Restaurant, 5329 Georgia Ave NW

RSVP to attend >

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