1. Restore: A Clean and Active River
The AWI charts the course for environmental healing and the rejuvenation of water-dependent activities on the Anacostia River. Pollution must be mitigated, run-off controlled, streams and wetlands restored and water activities promoted. |
Restored natural wetlands around Kingman Island
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2. Connect: Eliminating Barriers and Gaining Access
The AWI reconsiders the design of transportation infrastructure in order to gain access to waterfront lands and better serve waterfront neighborhoods. The community must be able to get to the waterfront on beautiful streets and bridges that become gateways to the river’s parks and amenities. |
Reconstructed bridges that are pedestrian-
and bicycle-friendly
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3. Play: A Great Riverfront Park System
The AWI creates a system of interconnected and continuous waterfront parks that will be linked by the Anacostia Riverwalk and Trail. The Anacostia River Parks system will rival the great waterfront parks of the world and provide open space for adjoining neighborhoods, the city and the nation. |
The Anacostia Riverwalk connects
all the waterfront parks
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4. Celebrate: Cultural Destinations of Distinct Character
The AWI enhances and protects the distinct character of regional destinations along the waterfront. This will help create a vibrant waterfront that celebrates the cultural heritage of the river’s neighborhoods, the city and the nation. |
The Fish Wharf: preserving Washington’s
unique cultural heritage
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5. Live: Building Strong Waterfront Neighborhoods
The AWI promotes sustainable economic development and re-connects the city to the river through new neighborhoods and the waterfront park system by creating opportunities to live, work and play along the river. |
New vibrant, waterfront neighborhoods
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