D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 10-A, § 2216

RCE-2.6 Riggs Road and South Dakota Avenue

Effective Aug 21, 2021Authority: Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2021, effective August 21, 2021 (D.C. Law 24-20; 68 DCR 006918 (July 16, 2021)). Source: District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1984, effective April 10, 1984 (D.C. Law 5-76; 31 DCR 1049 (March 9, 1984)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1984 Land Use Element Amendment Act of 1984, effective March 16, 1985 (D.C. Law 5-187; 32 DCR 873 (February 15, 1985)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Amendments Act of 1989, effective May 23, 1990 (D.C. Law 8-129; 37 DCR 55 (January 5, 1990)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Amendments Act of 1989 NCPC-Recommended Amendments, and Closing of Public Alleys in Square 669, S.O. 88-452, Act of 1990, effective May 23, 1990 (D.C. Law 8-132; 37 DCR 2213 (April 6, 1990)); as amended by District Government Land Use Temporary Amendment Act of 1994, effective October 1, 1994 (D.C. Law 10-190; 41 DCR 5360 (August 12, 1994)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendments Act of 1994, effective October 6, 1994 (D.C. Law 10-193; 41 DCR 5536 (August 19, 1994)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1984 Land Use Amendment Act of 1994, effective March 21, 1995 (D.C. Law 10-235; 42 DCR 30 (January 6, 1995)); as amended by Technical Amendments Act of 1996, effective April 18, 1996 (D.C. Law 11-110; 43 DCR 530 (February 9, 1996)); as amended by Second Technical Amendments Act of 1996, effective April 9, 1997 (D.C. Law 11-255; 44 DCR 1271 (March 7, 1997)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 1998, effective April 27, 1999 (D.C. Law 12-275; 46 DCR 1441 (February 19, 1999)); as amended by Technical Amendments Act of 1999, effective April 12, 2000 (D.C. Law 13-91; 47 DCR 520 (January 28, 2000)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2006, effective March 8, 2007 (D.C. Law 16-300; 54 DCR 924 (February 2, 2007)); as amended by Technical Amendments Act of 2008, effective March 25, 2009 (D.C. Law 17-353; 56 DCR 1117 (February 6, 2009)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2010, effective April 8, 2011 (D.C. Law 18-361; 58 DCR 908 (February 4, 2011)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2021, effective August 21, 2021 (D.C. Law 24-20; 68 DCR 006918 (July 16, 2021)).District of Columbia, Office of the Secretary

2216.1 The area surrounding the Riggs Road and South Dakota Avenue NE intersection was historically part of the Civil War defense of Washington, DC, with nearby Fort Totten and Fort Slocum preserved as open spaces by the NPS. The broader area is characterized by residential neighborhoods with pockets of commercial and industrial land uses at the intersection and along the adjacent rail tracks. Despite ample parks, schools, proximity to the Fort Totten Metro station, and other public amenities, the area has had poor pedestrian facilities and circulation.

2216.2 The Riggs Road and South Dakota Avenue Area Development Plan was initiated in 2006 to revitalize the commercial and residential properties within a quarter-mile radius of the intersection, many of which were underutilized and vacant. Approved by the D.C. Council in 2009, the plan recommends a transit-oriented development strategy with increased densities and heights for six opportunity sites, with corresponding design guidelines for each. Implementing the plan's vision will expand housing, transportation, retail, and service choices in an amenity-rich, walkable neighborhood.

2216.3 Policy RCE-2.6.1: Neighborhood Center Establish a dynamic neighborhood center at Riggs Road and South Dakota Avenue NE that enhances community character and reactivates the street.

2216.4 Policy RCE-2.6.2: Development for an Inter-generational Community Attract development that leverages proximity to public transit, encourages pedestrian activity, and provides new mixed-income housing that serves all generations.

2216.5 Policy RCE-2.6.3: Open Spaces Connect, activate, and create new open spaces and recreational opportunities in the Riggs Road and South Dakota Avenue Area through redevelopment while improving the safety, maintenance, and quality of existing parks.

2216.6 Policy RCE-2.6.4: Access and Circulation Promote safe access and circulation throughout the Riggs Road and South Dakota Avenue NE neighborhood, especially to Fort Totten Metro Station, with a well-lit and connected sidewalk network.

2216.7 Action RCE-2.6.A: Housing Opportunities Provide housing opportunities in the Riggs Road and South Dakota Avenue area for a mix of incomes, with an emphasis on older adults and home ownership.

2216.8 Action RCE-2.6.B: Parking Coordination Engage WMATA, DDOT, and neighboring property owners in a discussion

regarding innovative parking solutions for Riggs Road and South Dakota Avenue NE, including parking pilots, shared parking, and other tools.

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Action RCE-2.6.C: First Place NE

Develop First Place NE as a multimodal neighborhood-serving corridor with safe and accessible bicycle connections.

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Action RCE-2.6.D: Parks and Open Space

Provide publicly accessible pocket parks, active recreation, and/or green space in the Riggs Road and South Dakota Avenue Area where appropriate in new development, with resident input. The sites on the west side of South Dakota Avenue NE should be targeted to include innovative green and open space amenities within any proposed development concept.

SOURCE: District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1984, effective April 10, 1984 (D.C. Law 5-76; 31 DCR 1049 (March 9, 1984)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1984 Land Use Element Amendment Act of 1984, effective March 16, 1985 (D.C. Law 5-187; 32 DCR 873 (February 15, 1985)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Amendments Act of 1989, effective May 23, 1990 (D.C. Law 8-129; 37 DCR 55 (January 5, 1990)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Amendments Act of 1989 NCPC-Recommended Amendments, and Closing of Public Alleys in Square 669, S.O. 88-452, Act of 1990, effective May 23, 1990 (D.C. Law 8-132; 37 DCR 2213 (April 6, 1990)); as amended by District Government Land Use Temporary Amendment Act of 1994, effective October 1, 1994 (D.C. Law 10-190; 41 DCR 5360 (August 12, 1994)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendments Act of 1994, effective October 6, 1994 (D.C. Law 10-193; 41 DCR 5536 (August 19, 1994)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1984 Land Use Amendment Act of 1994, effective March 21, 1995 (D.C. Law 10-235; 42 DCR 30 (January 6, 1995)); as amended by Technical Amendments Act of 1996 effective April 18, 1996 (D.C. Law 11-110; 43 DCR 530 (February 9, 1996)); as amended by Second Technical Amendments Act of 1996 effective April 9, 1997 (D.C. Law 11-255; 44 DCR 1271 (March 7, 1997)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 1998, effective April 27, 1999 (D.C. Law 12-275; 46 DCR 1441 (February 19, 1999)); as amended by Technical Amendments Act of 1999, effective April 12, 2000 (D.C. Law 13-91; 47 DCR 520 (January 28, 2000)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2006, effective March 8, 2007 (D.C. Law 16-300; 54 DCR 924 (February 2, 2007)); as amended by Technical Amendments Act of 2008, effective March 25, 2009 (D.C. Law 17-353; 56 DCR 1117 (February 6, 2009)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2010, effective April 8, 2011 (D.C. Law 18-361; 58 DCR 908 (February 4, 2011)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2021, effective August 21, 2021 (D.C. Law 24-20; 68 DCR 006918 (July 16, 2021)).