Our Mission

Old Town North Alliance

 
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A dynamic arts and cultural corridor . . .

A dynamic arts and cultural corridor . . .

Fitness, yoga, day care and much more.

Fitness, yoga, day care and much more.

OTN Farmers’ Market

OTN Farmers’ Market

High rise elegance.

High rise elegance.

Serenity on the Potomac

Serenity on the Potomac

The Old Town North Alliance creates opportunities for you to get involved in the exciting future of Old Town North, and to make a difference. The Alliance contributes to the health and vitality of the Old Town North business and residential communities and forwards the implementation of the award- winning Old Town North Small Area Plan.

Old Town North Has It All!

  • Vibrant restaurant scene, including a variety of ethnic cuisines and a farmer’s market

  • Expanding arts district that is home to two major arts institutions, both visual and performing arts

  • Unique shopping opportunities

  • Parks and paths throughout the neighborhood and along the waterfront for both walkers and bicyclists

  • Variety of businesses, large and small corporations, and associations, local and national in scope

  • Eclectic mix of residential offerings

  • Great opportunities including yoga, sports and fitness, day care, pet grooming, and


  • How the OTN Alliance Gets Involved

ACTIVATION

Old Town North is home to events that attract people to the neighborhood, showcase businesses, and create opportunities for neighbors to meet. The Thursday Farmers Market, summer concert series, Taste of Old Town North, Dogtoberfest, Random Harvest, and Spring for the Park are all sponsored or co- sponsored by the Alliance.

PLACEMAKING

The Alliance promotes projects that improve the public areas of Old Town North, making it more walkable and livable, including gateway signage, a public art program, banners, wayfinding, and high quality urban design.

BRANDING

The Old Town North brand of a walkable mixed-use community with jobs, housing, recreational, and shopping opportunities will be promoted through a website and social media.

TRANSPORTATION

The Alliance advocates for frequent service connecting Old Town North to Metro, local and regional bus services, and other new and innovative transit options.

COMMUNICATIONS

A membership directory will be posted on the Alliance website, keeping members up to date with events and activities of the Alliance.

RELATIONSHIPS

Through membership in the Alliance, you will connect with elected officials, City staff, local business owners, non-profits, and a variety of resources.

SHAPE YOUR COMMUNITY

Your voice as a member will help set priorities, obtain funding for improvements, and shape the future of Old Town North.

Residential housing for owners and renters abounds in Old Town North.

Residential housing for owners and renters abounds in Old Town North.

Unique and varied shopping . . .

Unique and varied shopping . . .

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A vibrant and diverse restaurant scene

Parks and paths for both walkers and bicyclists

Parks and paths for both walkers and bicyclists

Metro Stage, part of the arts scene in OTN

Metro Stage, part of the arts scene in OTN

The proposed space for The Art League

The proposed space for The Art League

Getting around in OTN

Getting around in OTN