11th Street Bridge Park

Last Tuesday, we gathered at Sweet Tooth Cafe in the heart of Anacostia for Anacostia in Focus: Data and Insights on the Anacostia Business Environment.

Residents, business owners and partners came together to explore new research on the Anacostia business environment - and more importantly, to talk about what it means for the future of this community.

A huge thank you to Fargo for making this work possible and to Talib Graves-Manns (Partners in Equity & ResilNC) for authoring a report that is both rigorous and deeply rooted in the community's lived experience.

This report builds on the work and dedication of the Ward 8 community and we're committed to keeping that momentum going. We want to hear from you — what does the data spark for you? What ideas do you have?

Final Report:https://buildingbridgesdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ward-8-Business-Preservation-Project-White-Paper_pages_v4.pdf

Interactive Dashboard: https://11th-st-bridge.vercel.app/

The conversation doesn't stop here. Let's keep building together.

The best conversations challenge the way we see ourselves and the world around us. Join Maya Rupert for an honest and thought-provoking discussion inspired by her book The Real Ones, published by Penguin Publishing. Moderated by WAMU’s Darryl C. Murphy, this is a conversation you will not want to miss. bridgepark.org/whatsnext

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What do businesses in Anacostia need to grow and thrive right now and how do we make sure the small businesses that have sustained this community can continue to do so as the area experiences change and economic growth?

Join us today at Sweet Tooth Cafe from 2–5 PM for a community conversation as we unveil a new database and vulnerability assessment of Anacostia small businesses and share key recommendations on how to better support them. A reception will follow.

Our headliner The Kim Michelle Experience is on the stage! 🎤✨

Head over RIGHT NOW and catch a powerful mix of live R&B and Go-Go!

bridgepark.org/arf