B 260772: Closing of the Unimproved Portion of 35th Street N.W., Abutting Squares 1178 and 1179, S.O. 26-01008, Act of 2026
B 260772 status: In Committee — Referred to Committee of the Whole (updated Sep 22, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThe D.C. Council is deciding whether to officially close a piece of land that is technically part of 35th Street N.W. This land isn’t a paved road—it’s an unused dirt path next to some private buildings. If this law passes, the city will stop calling it a "street," which allows the land to be used for other purposes in...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No material ecological impact identified
Risks
- Potential loss of minor permeable surface area
Economy
Benefits
- Potential for efficient use of land
Risks
- Minimal economic significance to the broader District
Society
Benefits
- Clarifies land title and management
Risks
- Reduction of potential public thoroughfare space
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Passage results in the permanent termination of public street status for this parcel
Analysis based solely on a brief legislative abstract
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