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Council debates plaza projects, public‑space funding and hotel‑tax changes as tourism recovery and clean‑city plans collide
Summary
Committee members restored funding for pedestrian plaza projects and maintenance while pushing back on an executive move that would redirect hotel‑tax revenue away from Destination DC; discussion also covered public‑restroom funding, open‑streets versus plaza investments and a push to modernize litter and recycling operations.
Council members and committee staff examined proposals that affect downtown activation, public restrooms and the city’s tourism‑marketing funding.
Committee members restored funding for a new program of pedestrianized plazas and semi‑permanent “open plaza” spaces designed to draw visitors from the Mall into downtown commercial corridors. The plan aims to convert short‑term street closures into predictable, recurring plaza spaces that can be used for markets, family activities and community‑oriented events.
Members also restored funding for public restroom pilots and…
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