Oral History Interview with Aubrey Thagard

Aubrey Thagard, Ward 8 Neighborhood Planning Coordinator with the Washington, D.C. Office of Planning, explained details of the comprehensive plan for the development of Washington, D.C., specifically Ward 8 neighborhoods; the process that went into creating the comprehensive development plan; and the plan's impact on Ward 8 neighborhoods. He talked about East of the River citizen activism; the history of housing and the current status of home ownership in Ward 8; and what is being done to increase home ownership in Ward 8. Thagard also explained his plans, goals, objectives, and future vision for Ward 8.

Interview created in conjunction with the Anacostia Community Museum's 40th Anniversary Oral History Project and the exhibition, 'East of the River: Continuity and Change.' Dated 20070504