Mayor Anthony Williams conducted a press conference to announce a new initiate and procedure for deciding economic development issues. The conference was attended by many supporters of the Columbia Heights charrette. The question and answer segment was mostly about Columbia Heights Development issues.

What follows are voice recordings from the charrette. It has been edited and divided into segments.

1. General remarks from the Mayor. Time - 4:27.

2. General Remarks from Andrew Altman. Time - 2:36.

3. Columbia Heights remarks from Councilmember Graham. Time - 3:58.

4. General Remarks from Councilmember Jarvis. Time - 3:27.

5. Finance remarks from Councilperson Jarvis. Time - 1:35.

6. Tivoli Theater remarks from DC Preservation League spokesperson Time - 2:18.

7. Questions from press and audience members. Time - 30:38.