This is great. A topic that is in need of much discussion and action --especially in the District-- is affordable housing. Some of our Mount Pleasant neighbors are hosting a teach-in about just that. You won't have to go far; it's in Lamont Park this Sunday June 24, from 12PM until 9PM. Have a great weekend!
From the organizers:
From the organizers:
"TENT CITY TEACH-IN for Affordable Housing
SUNDAY, JUNE 24TH 12-9PM
AT LAMONT PARK (Corner of Mt Pleasant St &Lamont St NW) RAIN OR SHINE
Teach-in's! * Tent Exhibits! * Music! * Food! * Fun!
Teach-in's! * Tent Exhibits! * Music! * Food! * Fun!
Please join us at Lamont Park for this unique event. Bring a picnic and come learn about affordable housing in the park! Get inspired by the powerful stories! Explore the interactive tentexhibits! Have your face painted! Enjoy meeting neighbors and other DC residents who need affordable housing!
SCHEDULE OF TEACH-IN'S:12:00-1pm Welcome and Music
AFFORDABLE HOUSING 101: THE BASICS
1:00-2:00pm What You Need To Know About Affordable Housing
AFFORDABLE HOUSING 201: DIGGING INTO THE ISSUES
2:30-3:00pm Affordable for Whom?: The Affordable Dwelling Unit Program
3:00-3:30pm Making Affordable Housing in DC Inclusive--Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning
3:30-4:00pm A Vanishing Act: The Erosion and Disappearance of Rent Control
CONNECTING THE DOTS TO THE HOUSING CRISIS
3:00-3:30pm From Statehood to the War on Terror: DC's Housing Crisis Revealed
3:30-4:00pm The Housing Crisis Hits Home: Affordable Housing Issues in Mt Pleasant and Columbia Heights
ORGANIZING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING
5:00-6:00pm: Let's Stir It Up! Tales of Organizing from Below!
LET'S CELEBRATE!
6:00-9:00pm: Fandango Concert with Son Jarocho Music, Dancing and More!
FEATURED ARTISTS:
Luci Murphy! DJ Wanako! Frankojazz! Son Cosita Seria! Puppet Underground! Radio CPR DJ's! More!
Event sponsored by: the Housing Rights Working Group, the Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Assembly, Occupy Our Homes, the Washington Peace Center and the Latino Economic Development Center"
