Content categorized as Barry Farm

Confusion mires Zoning Commission meeting about Barry Farm and residents’ right to return

Despite families leaving as early as 2012, redevelopment at Barry Farm continues to see delays, and former residents still are not sure whether – or when – they may be able to return.

“A beautiful day”: Smithsonian accepts local photographer’s work on gentrification in DC

Joseph Young has lived in his current home for more than 25 years, and he’s seen his neighborhood rapidly transform around him. His photos have captured the story of gentrification in D.C. — and now they’re with the Smithsonian.

Board votes to approve portion of Barry Farm Dwellings as a historic landmark

Months of deliberations of the future of Barry Farm Dwellings came to an end on Jan. 30 after the Historic Preservation Review Board unanimously voted to protect a section of the neighborhood from redevelopment.

Discussions on historic designation of Barry Farm continue into next year

The hearings to determine how much of Barry Farm will be designated as a historic landmark continued Dec. 5 as progress reports were provided.

Housing Authority and former Barry Farm tenants receive second chance to resolve historic preservation debate

The challenging balance to designate parts of Barry Farm and to provide affordable housing compelled the Historic Preservation Review Board to defer until Dec. 5th

Barry Farm historic landmark application put on hold

The Historic Preservation Office challenged the District of Columbia Housing Authority to conclude discussion with the Barry Farm Tenants and Allies Association before Oct. 31.

Barry Farm tenants await a final decision after 20 people testified before the Historic Preservation Review Board two months ago

On July 25, Community members from across the District filled the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB)’s courtroom, many wearing stickers that read, “Yes! Barry Farm… Read more »

Barry Farm residents seek historic status to preserve community and character

A group of displaced public housing residents have nominated their community for landmark status to preserve and honor its long history as it undergoes controversial redevelopment.

Dozens of District residents testify about poor housing conditions at Council oversight hearing

Residents and advocacy groups brought attention to a lack of affordable housing options and delays in repairs to public housing at a DC Council hearing.

Random Acts of Kindness: Ghosts of Christmas past

The American Dream used to be that if you worked hard and saved, you could buy a house in the same neighborhood you grew up… Read more »

Activists rally to stop demolition at Barry Farm

Residents of the Barry Farm housing development held a rally on Aug. 18 to halt demolition and to demand a seat at the table to discuss the redevelopment plan for the area.

Lawsuit accuses city of fueling gentrification

Is there any chance the problem of old poor versus new rich can be resolved satisfactorily in D.C.? 

Barry Farm residents fear displacement as housing authority reconfigures plans for decade-old redevelopment

A handful of residents of Barry Farm, a public housing complex in Anacostia, breathed a sigh of relief earlier this year when plans to demolish and redevelop the neighborhood were sent back for revision.

Barry Farms yesterday, today & tomorrow: Reflections of a former resident

Wendell Williams writes about the fate of Barry Farms, land used to build 444 units of public housing.

12th annual MLK Peace Walk and Parade Ends at Barry Farm

On the 89th birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. a parade from Anacostia Park to Barry Farm celebrated his legacy.

Women in public housing take the stage

On My Mind/In My Heart tells the stories of women in public housing.

Replacing Barry Farm with smaller apartments discriminates against families, lawsuit claims

Residents of the Barry Farm public housing community have filed a class action lawsuit against the D.C. Housing Authority claiming discriminatory practices. The suit alleges… Read more »

Barry Farm residents sue D.C. Housing Authority

Residents of the Barry Farm public housing community have filed a class action lawsuit against the D.C. Housing Authority (DCHA) for discriminatory housing practices. The… Read more »

Appeals Court Addresses Opposition to Barry Farm Redevelopment

The appeals court listened to concerns of displacement and disadvantage for the impoverished as a result of the rezoning of Barry Farm.

New Legislation Welcomed by Public Housing Advocates

Members of the Empower D.C. housing campaign and residents of public housing took a walk around the Wilson Building weeks before the first FY2017 budget… Read more »