About
The Foggy Bottom Association works to preserve the neighborhood’s residential character while enriching its civic, cultural, and social life. We represent residents of Foggy Bottom and the West End, helping to create a stronger and more connected community. Our mission to make Foggy Bottom|West End a great place to live, work, and visit.
What We Do
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Hosts monthly community meetings
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Partners with local institutions and agencies
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Organizes neighborhood initiatives and events
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Supports local business through the Foggy Bottom West End Main Street
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Leads preservation and historical documentation efforts
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Sponsors the Arts in Foggy Bottom Bi-Annual
Did you know: Through the efforts of FBWE residents, a former FBA president, ANC commissioners, and others, the West End Trader Joe’s grocery store opened in 2006. It was the first TJ's in Washington, DC!
About FBA
History
The Foggy Bottom Association was formed in 1955 and formally incorporated in the District of Columbia on June 19, 1959, as the Foggy Bottom Restoration Association. The present name was formally adopted in 1965. The FBA was founded to enhance and protect the residential quality of the area and keep residents informed on matters affecting the community.
Objectives
The objectives of the FBA are to further the civic, cultural, social and economic welfare of the Foggy Bottom/West End community; preserve and enhance the residential character of the community; and promote historic preservation in the area.
Location
The physical area of the FBA approximates that of the Foggy Bottom/West End Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2A, i.e., the interior of the areas bounded by Rock Creek on the west, the Potomac River on the south; an eastern limit defined by an imaginary line drawn northward from the Potomac River to and along 15th Street to Pennsylvania Avenue to 20th Street, and again northward on 20th Street to N Street; and westward along N Street to Rock Creek to include John Frances Educational Campus.
Activities
The Foggy Bottom Association holds periodic community meetings and special events. Meetings feature speakers on varied topics of interest to residents often including speakers from DC Government Agencies, as well as social events. Attendance at FBA meetings is open to all.
Members of the Foggy Bottom Association participate in a wide range of activities to improve the community, create neighborhood cohesion, and clean and protect the Historic District and the local environment. Our award-winning biennial Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit - Arts in Foggy Bottom - attracts guests from all over the world. Our Garden Committee takes care of local public spaces, aided by regular community clean-up efforts.
FBWE Main Streets
The Foggy Bottom West End Main Streets (FBWEMS) is here to help businesses in our neighborhood thrive. Through our targeted revitalization efforts, we provide the necessary support to help businesses grow, enhance their visibility, and reach new customers. We also create an inviting environment for residents and visitors alike to enjoy. We help businesses grow and communities thrive by providing resources, advocacy, and opportunities for revitalization, ensuring that local businesses not only survive but flourish within an engaged and vibrant neighborhood.
Arts in Foggy Bottom
Arts in Foggy Bottom is a biennial outdoor sculpture exhibition that has been held in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, D.C. since 2008. Though the actual exhibition period is only six months, the effect on the community is enduring. Anyone walking around the neighborhood now is treated to works that were first installed as part of one on the Arts in Foggy Bottom exhibitions and then remained in place for permanent display.
Visit the Permanent Works page for a virtual tour of art that have remained past the end of their exhibition runs.
FBA Leadership
The Foggy Bottom Association is guided by dedicated volunteers who work to strengthen the neighborhood, represent community priorities, and lead key initiatives. The operation of the Foggy Bottom Association (FBA) are managed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected by the FBA members. Terms of office are staggered. Terms of office are for three (3) years. Terms will begin at the close of the annual election meeting. The FBA By Laws provide additional details on FBA Board of Director duties.
We acknowledge the tremendous work of the past presidents of the FBA.
John George
President
John has lived in Foggy Bottom on 26th Street NW for 30 years with his husband, Peter Maye, where they raised their son. He recently retired after nearly 40 years as a healthcare IT executive with an international consulting firm. John has served as President of the Foggy Bottom Association since 2020, bringing strong leadership and organizational experience to advancing neighborhood priorities.
Richard Wall
Vice President / Advocacy
Richard has lived in Foggy Bottom for the past decade and actively supports local businesses and community initiatives. Originally from England, he has lived in the U.S. for 20 years and serves on staff at St. Paul’s Church on K Street, where he works to expand community use of the campus. As Vice President for Advocacy, he helps lead neighborhood engagement and represents the Association in discussions with city officials and community partners.
Veronika Viazova Horn
Treasurer
Veronika brings a strong background in finance, accounting, and real estate portfolio management, including experience managing lease portfolios and accounting operations at Amazon. Originally from Ukraine, she immigrated to the U.S. nearly 20 years ago and is committed to strengthening the Foggy Bottom community through thoughtful financial stewardship. She lives in the Bader building with her husband, Tony, and their pets.
Jennifer Galvin
Secretary
Jennifer has lived in the West End and Foggy Bottom for 16 years and has served on several condominium boards. She is a pre-sales strategy and cybersecurity expert and holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins University. Jennifer currently serves on the FBA Board and is running for a full term as Secretary.
John Woodward
At-Large
John Woodward has lived in Foggy Bottom since 1997 after spending more than 20 years living and working abroad in Thailand and Guam. Since retiring, he has volunteered with emerging nonprofits, helping them build sustainable operations and revenue strategies. As a longtime resident and property owner, he is deeply invested in the neighborhood’s future.
Peter Maye
Garden / Art / FB News Committee Chair
Peter has lived in the Foggy Bottom Historic District for 30 years and is a former FBA Board member. He co-chairs the Foggy Bottom Garden Committee and the Arts in Foggy Bottom outdoor sculpture exhibition. Peter spent more than three decades in advertising production and operations at Discovery Communications, supporting networks including Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, and TLC.
Frank Leone
History Project Committee Co-Chair
Frank is a Foggy Bottom resident, retired attorney, and registered DC tour guide with a strong interest in local history and preservation. He serves on the DC History Center Board of Trustees and DC Preservation League Landmarks and Historic District Committees. Frank writes the Funkstown column for FB News and is actively involved in neighborhood preservation and community initiatives.
Denise Vogt
History Project Committee Co-Chair
Denise has been deeply committed to the neighborhood over the years, including involvement in historic preservation issues, FBA Green Spaces and tree box landscaping, West End Library landscaping, contributor to the D.C. Office of Planning, D.C. Department of Public Works initiatives and GWU student/faculty projects. Denise served on the FBA Board from 2021 - 2023. She is an active participant on the Watergate Museum design and planning initiatives.
