PORTFOLIO
Nash Run is approx. 300 sqFt x 16 sqFT of continuous above and below-ground creek/stream system. With water sources from rain, ground, existing stream flow, impervious surfaces, and yard run-off. Nash Creek is a tributary of the Anacostia River.
In Phase 1 of the NCSMA, District Storm Management, in alliance with Deanwood Community Development Association, Deanwood Citizens Association, and Friends of Deanwood recreation, will work with home and commercial property owners with the greatest opportunity to reduce and capture water run-off using avenues for immediate return on investment to increase property values. These opportunities include voluntarily adding Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) to reduce water and sewer costs and assess Nash Creek restoration's feasibility. Stormwater assessments and design will allow for future redevelopment to include habitat restoration, bio-retention, aquatic vegetation installation, rain gardens, installation, wetlands restoration, creek/tributary restoration, and native species reintroduction (plant, insects and animals).
Elvan's Road
At District Storm Management, sustainability is at the core of every project, and the Elvans Road is no exception. The property has suffered from underfunding for tenants under the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) program, leading to decay of the co-op-managed units.
DSM’s approach addresses both immediate and long-term challenges. We repair and reinforce units, including bathrooms, kitchens, and necessary structural elements, to ensure safe, durable living spaces. At the same time, our social workers work directly with tenants to update HAP vouchers and provide support, helping residents secure the funding they are entitled to. Finally, we focus on long-term solutions by assisting with proper lease management and co-op oversight to prevent future deterioration.
Through this integrated approach, DSM not only restores and strengthens the physical property but also empowers residents and builds a sustainable foundation for the community’s future.