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Imagining the Future of Public Space Around Georgetown University’s Capitol Campus 

Monday August 3, 2026

On Tuesday, MVT CID staff were invited to participate in a discovery walk with officials from Georgetown University, the District government, and DowntownDC & NoMa business improvement districts to explore opportunities to enhance transportation safety, public space, and the “sense of place” around the university’s new Capitol Campus. Adrea Turner, Georgetown University VP for Government Relations and Community Engagement, reflected on her LinkedIn after the walk stating:

“Great places are built through partnership. We are grateful to our District and community partners for their creativity, expertise, and shared commitment to this vision. We look forward to continuing this collaboration as we work together to elevate the Capitol Campus, support the surrounding neighborhood, and create a vibrant destination for students, residents, workers, and visitors.”

Of particular importance to our Mount Vernon Triangle community was emphasis on enhancing safety of the pedestrian crossing to and from Cobb Park at 2nd Street NW & Massachusetts Avenue NW. We’re excited to be a small part of this work, and look forward to sharing more outcomes from this walk as they unfold.