If the bill passes, D.C. would join cities like New York and Los Angeles in overhauling its street vending rules.
Tity Bangura huddled behind rows of hats, masks, gloves and hand warmers, her face peeking just above the stretch of tables lining the sidewalk. A woman on the other side of the table picked up a black beanie and examined it.The woman neatly laid the beanie back down and carried on through the bustling intersection of 14th and Irving Streets in Columbia Heights. No sale.
Vendedores Unidos, a group of vendors largely based in Columbia Heights, has been fighting for years to change that structure. And with newfound support from Council Chairman Phil Mendelson , vendors are optimistic that change is finally on the horizon. or the hot dog carts in midtown Manhattan, for residents in Columbia Heights, street vendors along the 14th Street thoroughfare are a cornerstone.
Many of the vendors are people of color and immigrants, often hailing from Central American countries. Some vend out of necessity, to pay bills and care for their children. Others say it’s a way to bring their culture to the neighborhood, which has one of the highest Latino populations in the city.“Street vendors contribute to the vibrant atmosphere of Columbia Heights and other parts of the District,” Nadeau said in a news conference announcing the legislation.
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