Liveable, Walkable Community Awards

Press Release:

Ward 6 Councilmember Tommy Wells
Contact: Charles Allen
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Room 408 (202)724-8072
Washington, D.C. 20004 www.TommyWells.org

Councilmember Wells Hosts 1st Annual Livable, Walkable Community Awards Celebration

(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, December 5th, Councilmember Tommy Wells will host the 1st Annual Livable, Walkable Community Awards Celebration.

“To create a truly livable, walkable community, it takes leadership and vision -- not just from those elected to office, but also from our neighbors, city employees, civic organizations, and local businesses,” said Mr. Wells. “To honor their initiative and hard work, I've created this annual award to recognize outstanding efforts for community members in each of these four categories.”

In late October, Councilmember Wells made a call for nominations to residents of the District. “What does livable, walkable mean to you and who best represents what it takes to make it a reality?” he asked in an email announcement. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony Wednesday night.

“Coming on the heels of the Brookings Institution report that DC is the most “walkable” city in the country, even beating out New York City, its time to honor and recognize the individuals and organizations that help make this a reality,” added Mr. Wells.

There will be food, drink, cash bar, live entertainment and an awards ceremony to honor the recipients.

What: 1st Annual Livable, Walkable Community Awards

When: Wednesday, December 5th, 6:00 – 9:00 pm (Awards ceremony to begin at approximately 7:30 pm)

Where: East Hall of Eastern Market, 225 7th Street, SE (Taking Metro? Use Eastern Market station, cross Pennsylvania Ave to 7th Street, walk one block north)