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PR 26-0298
Overview: PR 26-0298, Robert F. Kennedy Campus Redevelopment Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025, Resolution R26-0192, Effective from Sep 17, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol
Overview: PR 26-0298, Robert F. Kennedy Campus Redevelopment Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025, Resolution R26-0192, Effective from Sep 17, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 010913, Introduced on September 16, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: This emergency resolution declares the need for immediate action to redevelop the Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) campus in the District. The resolution aims to pave the way for the transformation of the underutilized site into a vibrant mixed-use development that will benefit the surrounding community.
Key Provisions:
- Declares the RFK campus redevelopment an emergency, allowing for expedited planning and approval processes
- Directs the Mayor to develop a comprehensive plan for the site's redevelopment within 120 days
- Authorizes the use of eminent domain, if necessary, to acquire any privately-owned parcels within the campus boundaries
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- The District government, which will take the lead on planning and executing the RFK campus redevelopment
- Current tenants and landowners within the campus boundaries, who may be subject to eminent domain proceedings
- Residents of the surrounding neighborhoods, who stand to benefit from the new economic and community opportunities created by the redevelopment
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- This emergency resolution was approved and became effective on September 17, 2025, as published in the District of Columbia Register
- The Mayor must now develop a redevelopment plan within the next 120 days, setting the stage for the project's implementation
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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