Ward 7

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Ward 7 is a largely residential ward in Washington, D.C., known for its predominantly African American communities and ongoing efforts toward economic development and neighborhood revitalization.

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Ward 7 canonical 3

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Predicate Object
instanceOf ward of Washington, D.C.
borderedBy Prince George's County, Maryland
Ward 5 (Washington, D.C.)
Ward 6 (Washington, D.C.)
Ward 8 (Washington, D.C.)
containsFacility Benning Road Metro station
Deanwood Metro station
linked to: Deanwood station

Minnesota Avenue Metro station
containsNeighborhood Benning
Benning Ridge
Capitol View
Deanwood
Eastland Gardens
Fort Dupont
Hillbrook
Marshall Heights
Mayfair
River Terrace
Twining
containsPark Fort Dupont Park
Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens
country United States of America
governmentType ward-level representation in Council of the District of Columbia
hasCharacteristic largely residential
hasDemographicCharacteristic predominantly African American population
hasLandUseCharacteristic mix of single-family homes and multifamily housing
significant green space and parkland
hasLocalAdvisoryBodies Advisory Neighborhood Commissions
hasPolicyChallenge access to full-service grocery stores
housing affordability and quality
retail development
hasPolicyInitiative affordable housing development
commercial corridor revitalization
transit-oriented development near Metro stations
hasPublicService District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation facilities
District of Columbia Public Library branches
hasSocioeconomicCharacteristic higher share of homeowners than some other D.C. wards
historically lower median household income than citywide average
hasUrbanPolicyFocus economic development
neighborhood revitalization
locatedEastOf Anacostia River
locatedIn Northeast Washington, D.C.
Southeast Washington, D.C.
partOf Washington, D.C.
representedIn Council of the District of Columbia
schoolDistrict District of Columbia Public Schools

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