The proposed legislation, titled "Closing of a Portion of a Public Alley in Square 3524, S.O. 23-06402, Emergency Act of 2025," aims to close a section of a public alley in Square 3524 to enable the development of 27 residential units, including two-family townhouses and single-family homes in Ward 5. The alley is considered unnecessary for public use, and ownership of the land will revert to the owner of Lot 53 in Square 3524. The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has no objections to the closure, provided that the applicant pays $4,265 for the removal of existing street lighting and secures a Tree Protection Plan for a special tree in the area. The bill has received support from various District agencies and the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5F, which passed a resolution in favor of the closure.

The legislation outlines specific conditions for the alley closure, including compensation to DDOT and obtaining Planned Unit Development (PUD) approval from the Zoning Commission. The alley in question is a 20-foot dead-end that does not provide access to the adjacent McKinley Technology High School due to a retaining wall and significant grade difference. The project is designed to enhance the neighborhood's quality of life by redeveloping an underutilized lot while preserving the alley's utility, with a portion of the units reserved for households earning less than 60% of the median family income. The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) has determined that the project qualifies for an exception under their submission guidelines, exempting it from further review, and notices have been sent to affected property owners to ensure stakeholder participation.