The resolution proposed by Mayor Muriel Bowser seeks the Council of the District of Columbia's approval for the closing 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 legislation encompasses various forms, including an Act, Temporary Act, Emergency Act, and an Emergency Declaration Resolution, all aimed at consolidating several lots around the alley to support this housing project. The proposal has received support from relevant District agencies and the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5F, although the District Department of Transportation has included specific conditions in its letter of no objection.

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 the necessity of expediting the approval process to ensure the project's viability, which includes the provision of three units of affordable family-sized housing. The Council recognizes the circumstances as an emergency, allowing for the resolution to be adopted after a single reading, with immediate effect.