Neighborhood Management Authority Act of 2025

The Neighborhood Management Authority Act of 2025 creates two neighborhood management authorities - one for the Greater U Street Corridor (dubbed the "Duke District") and one for Columbia Heights - to improve safety, maintain public spaces, support local businesses, and coordinate city services in these areas. Each authority will have a governing board of residents and business representatives, funded through dedicated local revenue streams like parking fees (e.g., from the U Street Performance Parking Zone), without requiring property tax increases. The bill aims to address specific community needs identified in prior initiatives, such as the U Street Safety Initiative and Columbia Heights Public Life Study, by enabling hyper-local management of resources and services. This structure is designed to help these neighborhoods thrive amid rapid development and growing public space demands.