June 29th 2023.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is making a big move - they are relocating their headquarters to Washington, D.C. After many years in Baltimore, they have decided to set up their new headquarters on the same grounds as the Frank D. Reeves Center of Municipal Affairs (Reeves Center) on the historic U Street Corridor in D.C. This site holds special meaning and has strong roots in Black history and civil rights.
The relocation is a joint effort between Muriel Bowser, mayor of the District of Columbia, and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development. The NAACP project was awarded as one of the largest Equity Request For Proposal (RFP) to date.
In addition to the headquarters, the new site will also consist of 322 residential units, with 30 percent reserved for affordable dwelling units below the median family income. Mayor Bowser says the hope for the relocation is that it meets the needs of the residents and moves them toward a more equitable future.
The NAACP headquarters will also serve as an entertainment hub. It will feature the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and School, the Viva School of Dance, a Dave Chappelle Comedy Club, the Washington Jazz Arts Institute, a restaurant created by Food Network star chef Carla Hall, and the Christian Tabernacle Child Development Center.
NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson expressed his excitement for the mission of the partnership and the effect of the Reeves CMC project within the community. He said, “Equitable access to meaningful opportunities is a critical pathway towards ensuring Baltimore’s growth reflects the diverse needs of its residents and substantially benefits them.”
Construction of the new project is expected to begin in 2025, following the complete demolition of The Reeves Center. The NAACP headquarters relocation is sure to bring about positive change and create impactful new opportunities for the community.
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