The "Closing of a Portion of a Public Alley and Establishment of a Building Restriction Line in Square 2319, S.O. 22-02364, Act of 2025" aims to close a long-unused paper alley in Square 2319, which has not served any public purpose since it was deeded to the District in 1934. The alley, which is fenced in and indistinguishable from adjacent private properties, is referred to as a "ghost alley." The closure will benefit the community and property owners by allowing for the planting of landscaping to enhance privacy, clarifying property ownership to resolve title issues, ensuring zoning compliance, and generating new property tax revenue for the District.

The bill includes provisions to close the alley and extend the existing building restriction line over the closed portion. This action is supported by the Episcopal Center for Children, which owns part of the land, and aims to alleviate burdens on property owners while addressing zoning compliance. The legislation is expected to enhance the neighborhood's privacy and aesthetics, eliminate unnecessary legal encumbrances, and convert an unused strip of land into a taxable asset for the District.