Norton's Bill to Transfer Land and Spur Economic Development Passes Committee

Statement

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton's (D-DC) bill, H.R. 5494, to transfer six parcels of land to the District of Columbia, passed the House Committee on Natural Resources today. The parcels of land scattered throughout the city are adjacent to the Marie H. Reed Community Learning Center, the old Meyer Elementary School site, the Southwest Library site, and at the intersection of North Capitol Street and Florida Avenue.

Norton said, "I thank my colleagues on the Natural Resources Committee for passing my bill. The National Park Service has little use for these parcels of land. However, the District will be able to put the land to good use and spur economic development in the midst of tough economic times by developing the parcels for a variety of uses, as well as to improve livability in the District."

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