Welcome to the center of our current policy work. At Chevy Chase Forward, we believe the decisions we make today about housing, public facilities, and neighborhood infrastructure and issues will shape the legacy of our community for generations to come. We are committed to proactive, fact-based advocacy that ensures our neighborhood evolves in a way that is equitable, sustainable, and welcoming. Here, you will find our latest policy stances, coalition letters, and active guidance on neighborhood matters—all designed to keep our neighbors informed and our community's voice strong.
Civic Core Housing Policy & Position Papers
We believe that advocacy is most effective when it is proactive and clearly defined. This section outlines Chevy Chase Forward’s core positions on the evolving plans for the redevelopment of our neighborhood's Library and Community Center. By establishing clear policy stances on critical matters like the Civic Core redevelopment, we aim to provide a reliable, structured roadmap for our neighbors as we engage with District officials.
Opposition to ANC 3/4G Commissioner Bruce Sherman's May 27, 2026 Resolution: Upholding ANC 3/4G Resident Preferences
For The Community Center and Libray
While framed as protecting community interests, the true intent of this resolution is to indefinitely stall the Chevy Chase Civic Core project. By demanding that every minor design detail be finalized before basic legal approvals can even proceed, the resolution creates impossible bureaucratic roadblocks designed to delay progress and block co-located housing. Read our full opposition letter to the ANC.
Opposition to ANC 3/4G Commissioner Bruce Sherman's March 23, 2026 Resolution: Civic Core Surplus & Disposition
This resolution urges DMPED and the Council to hold separate legislative hearings for the Civic Core Surplus & Disposition process. Read our opposition letter to DMPED and Councilmember Frumin.
Opposition to ANC 3/4G Commissioner Bruce Sherman's May 11, 2026 Resolution: Rift Valley Proposal
This draft resolution misrepresents the history of community engagement and seeks to delay progress. Read our opposition letter to the ANC.
A Revitalized Civic Core
The redevelopment of the Chevy Chase Civic Core represents a generational opportunity to align our community’s physical infrastructure with our shared values of equity and community. Read our policy statement.
Coalition Letter to Mayor Bowser
A coalition of grassroots organizations advocating for the creation of affordable housing urge Mayor Bowser to support the original Rift Valley development plan for the Chevy Chase Civic Core. Read our coalition letter.
Fact vs. Fiction Guides
Important decisions about our neighborhood's future shouldn't be based on rumors or incomplete information. As discussions around the Civic Core, housing density, and development evolve, we created these "Fact vs. Fiction" guides to break down complex proposals. Here, you will find transparent, thoroughly researched answers to the community's most common questions regarding local development.
Facts vs Fiction: Public Engagement
The central myth regarding the Civic Core redevelopment is the claim that "there has not been enough public participation". From the 2019 Comprehensive Plan to current zoning, extensive public input has guided every step of the Civic Core redevelopment. Let’s look at the facts.
Facts vs Fiction: The Civic Core Project
The revitalization of the Civic Core is a generational opportunity, but too often questions about the project are answered with misinformations. Let's look at the facts.