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The L’Enfant Trust Awarded Grant Funds from the 1772 Foundation

Mar 8, 2017 | Comments Off on The L’Enfant Trust Awarded Grant Funds from the 1772 Foundation

Press Release March 7, 2017 WASHINGTON, DC — The L’Enfant Trust was awarded a $75,000 grant from The 1772 Foundation to support its Historic Properties Redevelopment Program (HPR Program). This generous grant will be awarded once DC’s “Historic Preservation of Derelict District Properties Act of 2016” subject properties located in the Anacostia Historic District are…

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WJLA ABC7 The L’Enfant Trust Ready to Renovate

Feb 22, 2017 | Comments Off on WJLA ABC7 The L’Enfant Trust Ready to Renovate

    The L’Enfant Trust’s Executive Director, Lauren McHale describes the current status of four vacant, derelict historic homes in Ward 8’s Anacostia Historic District long held by DC Department of Housing and Community Development. Click on the image to watch coverage.

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Council Gives Go-Ahead to Redevelop Vacant D.C.-Owned Anacostia Properties

Dec 7, 2016 | Comments Off on Council Gives Go-Ahead to Redevelop Vacant D.C.-Owned Anacostia Properties

The District’s executive and legislative branches do not see eye to eye on how to bring run-down, city-owned properties back into good use. Amid a rash of bills considered Tuesday, local lawmakers gave final approval to legislation that would permit a D.C.-based nonprofit to take ownership of, and rehab, four such homes in Anacostia. The…

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