The "Closing of a Portion of a Public Alley in Square 3524, S.O. 23-06402, Act of 2025" seeks to close a section of the 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 closure is justified as unnecessary for public use, with the land reverting to the owner of Lot 53 in Square 3524. The approval of this closure is contingent upon specific conditions set by the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), such as a payment of $4,265 for the removal of existing street lighting and the approval of a Tree Protection Plan or a permit for a Special Tree in the area. The project has received support from various District agencies and the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5F, with no objections from public utilities.

The bill also outlines that the closure will involve approximately 1,125 square feet of the alley while maintaining a 360 square-foot section for public access. It is designed to enhance the neighborhood's character by replicating the existing rowhouse pattern and providing additional housing opportunities, including affordable units for families 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 guidelines, exempting it from further review. The bill includes a notice of application to inform abutting property owners of the proposal, which has garnered support from local property owners, indicating a community backing for the alley closure and the associated residential development.