District of ColumbiaD.C. Council would approve Georgetown waterfront land transfer
The Council would approve a National Park Service land transfer along Georgetown's waterfront to D.C.; later laws would be needed to close part of 35th Street or transfer land to Georgetown University.
What it does
The Council would approve transferring about 69,444 square feet of Georgetown waterfront land from the National Park Service to D.C. Closing part of 35th Street and giving land to Georgetown University would require separate laws.
Argument forD.C. could use the transferred land to expand Georgetown Waterfront Park if a future budget pays for the work.
Argument againstWaterfront users might see no park expansion after the transfer because D.C. has no money set aside for it and no duty to build it.
More detail
The Council would approve transferring land from the National Park Service to D.C. The transfer covers about 69,444 square feet along Georgetown's Potomac waterfront, including land in three blocks and part of 35th Street NW. Closing part of 35th Street and transferring land west of it to Georgetown University would require separate laws. The approval would take effect immediately if the Council adopts the resolution.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 25Notice of Intent to Act on PR26-0805 Published in the District of Columbia RegisterLatest
- Sep 22Referred to Committee of the WholeMinor
- Sep 17PR26-0805 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
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