The resolution proposed by Mayor Muriel Bowser seeks the Council of the District of Columbia's approval for the closure of a public alley in Square 3524 to facilitate the development of 27 residential units, which will include a mix of two-family townhouses and single-family homes in Ward 5. The closure is deemed necessary to consolidate several lots around an excess portion of the alley system, and relevant District agencies and public utilities have either supported or not objected to the proposal. The Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5F has also expressed its support for the application.

The resolution emphasizes the urgency of the alley closure due to high carrying costs that may lead the developer to abandon the project if not addressed promptly. It highlights that the expedited approval of the alley closing will provide greater certainty for the housing development, which includes three units of affordable family-sized housing, thereby increasing the likelihood of the project moving forward. The Council has determined that these circumstances constitute an emergency, allowing for the resolution to be adopted after a single reading.