What would make DC more appealing for young professionals?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don't understand. There are tons of young professionals in DC.

The question should be "what would make DC more appealing for families" because that's the demographic that DC should be concerned about.

Sounds like that’s your demographic. LOL.

DC government has made it a matter of policy to cater to childless young professionals and DINKs at the expense of families. That ship sailed a long time ago.

I don't disagree with you, but that doesn't mean it makes any sense.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don't understand. There are tons of young professionals in DC.

The question should be "what would make DC more appealing for families" because that's the demographic that DC should be concerned about.

Sounds like that’s your demographic. LOL.

DC government has made it a matter of policy to cater to childless young professionals and DINKs at the expense of families. That ship sailed a long time ago.

I don't disagree with you, but that doesn't mean it makes any sense.

Makes total sense. Kids require services. Services cost money. Single young people and DINKs use few services, but contribute a lot of tax dollars.

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Anonymous wrote:I think DC is pretty attractive to young professionals. However, one area where it is lacking is in the creative field. DC has a lot of interesting stuff, but much of it is more middle of the road or even stodgy. A little more edge culturally would probably be attractive to a lot of younger people--that is something that draws people to NYC and other cities.

Not picking on this poster in particular but for god's sake none of you all seem to know a thing about DC or people under 60.

I am under 60 and have lived in several cities that are generally viewed as attractive to young people, including the Bay Area, Austin and Berlin. I am also very familiar with other cities. Based on that experience, it is very clear to me that DC is not cutting edge culturally. Yes, it is better than when I moved here. No doubt about that. But there is a lot of room for improvement.

No, no, no. You are a Boomer that doesn’t know what you’re talking about. DC is a vibrant and cutting edge that’s an amazing place for arts. So many venues for bands and new music. So many studios and small theatre productions. The only way you can miss it is if you are a Boomer.

I am not a Boomer, and this is just not true. I agree with the person above who noted that past iterations of DC have had important cultural impacts. Dischord Records and associated acts really did have reach. GoGo is fine, though I think it is overrated. More interesting is that Gil Scott Heron lived here, and Roberta Flack got her start on the Hill. Marvin Gaye was born in SW DC. DC also had many other notable musical acts associated with it. All of that is great, but in my view, there is nothing similar happening at the moment.

PP here. This discussion prompted me to do some digging to see if I was missing anything. Happy to say it seems like there are some people doing good work around DC still. Flasher, Priests, Snail Mail, etc. I am sure there are more. Good work all.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Fewer rats, for starters.

young people don't care about this

Ah, yes. They do.

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Anonymous wrote:I think DC is pretty attractive to young professionals. However, one area where it is lacking is in the creative field. DC has a lot of interesting stuff, but much of it is more middle of the road or even stodgy. A little more edge culturally would probably be attractive to a lot of younger people--that is something that draws people to NYC and other cities.

Not picking on this poster in particular but for god's sake none of you all seem to know a thing about DC or people under 60.

I am under 60 and have lived in several cities that are generally viewed as attractive to young people, including the Bay Area, Austin and Berlin. I am also very familiar with other cities. Based on that experience, it is very clear to me that DC is not cutting edge culturally. Yes, it is better than when I moved here. No doubt about that. But there is a lot of room for improvement.

No, no, no. You are a Boomer that doesn’t know what you’re talking about. DC is a vibrant and cutting edge that’s an amazing place for arts. So many venues for bands and new music. So many studios and small theatre productions. The only way you can miss it is if you are a Boomer.

I am not a Boomer, and this is just not true. I agree with the person above who noted that past iterations of DC have had important cultural impacts. Dischord Records and associated acts really did have reach. GoGo is fine, though I think it is overrated. More interesting is that Gil Scott Heron lived here, and Roberta Flack got her start on the Hill. Marvin Gaye was born in SW DC. DC also had many other notable musical acts associated with it. All of that is great, but in my view, there is nothing similar happening at the moment.

PP here. This discussion prompted me to do some digging to see if I was missing anything. Happy to say it seems like there are some people doing good work around DC still. Flasher, Priests, Snail Mail, etc. I am sure there are more. Good work all.

Why do people talk around what they clearly mean, which is that instead of saying “young professionals” they really mean “young white people”. Carry on. Good work all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What would make DC more appealing for young professionals?

the fastest growing, net gain in population, is from young professionals. Who do you think are renting the tens of thousands of new apartments. OP, I am guessing you are old, or live in Ward 3/Upper NW and don't get around much. Spend some time in in Navy Yard, NoMa, H Street etc to see young professionals.

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Anonymous wrote:I think DC is pretty attractive to young professionals. However, one area where it is lacking is in the creative field. DC has a lot of interesting stuff, but much of it is more middle of the road or even stodgy. A little more edge culturally would probably be attractive to a lot of younger people--that is something that draws people to NYC and other cities.

Not picking on this poster in particular but for god's sake none of you all seem to know a thing about DC or people under 60.

I am under 60 and have lived in several cities that are generally viewed as attractive to young people, including the Bay Area, Austin and Berlin. I am also very familiar with other cities. Based on that experience, it is very clear to me that DC is not cutting edge culturally. Yes, it is better than when I moved here. No doubt about that. But there is a lot of room for improvement.

No, no, no. You are a Boomer that doesn’t know what you’re talking about. DC is a vibrant and cutting edge that’s an amazing place for arts. So many venues for bands and new music. So many studios and small theatre productions. The only way you can miss it is if you are a Boomer.

I am not a Boomer, and this is just not true. I agree with the person above who noted that past iterations of DC have had important cultural impacts. Dischord Records and associated acts really did have reach. GoGo is fine, though I think it is overrated. More interesting is that Gil Scott Heron lived here, and Roberta Flack got her start on the Hill. Marvin Gaye was born in SW DC. DC also had many other notable musical acts associated with it. All of that is great, but in my view, there is nothing similar happening at the moment.

PP here. This discussion prompted me to do some digging to see if I was missing anything. Happy to say it seems like there are some people doing good work around DC still. Flasher, Priests, Snail Mail, etc. I am sure there are more. Good work all.

Why do people talk around what they clearly mean, which is that instead of saying “young professionals” they really mean “young white people”. Carry on. Good work all.

Your implication is kinda racist, don’t you agree?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What would make DC more appealing for young professionals?

the fastest growing, net gain in population, is from young professionals. Who do you think are renting the tens of thousands of new apartments. OP, I am guessing you are old, or live in Ward 3/Upper NW and don't get around much. Spend some time in in Navy Yard, NoMa, H Street etc to see young professionals.

The net loss is families and poor people.

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Anonymous wrote:I think DC is pretty attractive to young professionals. However, one area where it is lacking is in the creative field. DC has a lot of interesting stuff, but much of it is more middle of the road or even stodgy. A little more edge culturally would probably be attractive to a lot of younger people--that is something that draws people to NYC and other cities.

Not picking on this poster in particular but for god's sake none of you all seem to know a thing about DC or people under 60.

I am under 60 and have lived in several cities that are generally viewed as attractive to young people, including the Bay Area, Austin and Berlin. I am also very familiar with other cities. Based on that experience, it is very clear to me that DC is not cutting edge culturally. Yes, it is better than when I moved here. No doubt about that. But there is a lot of room for improvement.

No, no, no. You are a Boomer that doesn’t know what you’re talking about. DC is a vibrant and cutting edge that’s an amazing place for arts. So many venues for bands and new music. So many studios and small theatre productions. The only way you can miss it is if you are a Boomer.

I am not a Boomer, and this is just not true. I agree with the person above who noted that past iterations of DC have had important cultural impacts. Dischord Records and associated acts really did have reach. GoGo is fine, though I think it is overrated. More interesting is that Gil Scott Heron lived here, and Roberta Flack got her start on the Hill. Marvin Gaye was born in SW DC. DC also had many other notable musical acts associated with it. All of that is great, but in my view, there is nothing similar happening at the moment.

PP here. This discussion prompted me to do some digging to see if I was missing anything. Happy to say it seems like there are some people doing good work around DC still. Flasher, Priests, Snail Mail, etc. I am sure there are more. Good work all.

Why do people talk around what they clearly mean, which is that instead of saying “young professionals” they really mean “young white people”. Carry on. Good work all.

Your implication is kinda racist, don’t you agree?

Care to explain.

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Anonymous wrote:I think DC is pretty attractive to young professionals. However, one area where it is lacking is in the creative field. DC has a lot of interesting stuff, but much of it is more middle of the road or even stodgy. A little more edge culturally would probably be attractive to a lot of younger people--that is something that draws people to NYC and other cities.

Not picking on this poster in particular but for god's sake none of you all seem to know a thing about DC or people under 60.

I am under 60 and have lived in several cities that are generally viewed as attractive to young people, including the Bay Area, Austin and Berlin. I am also very familiar with other cities. Based on that experience, it is very clear to me that DC is not cutting edge culturally. Yes, it is better than when I moved here. No doubt about that. But there is a lot of room for improvement.

No, no, no. You are a Boomer that doesn’t know what you’re talking about. DC is a vibrant and cutting edge that’s an amazing place for arts. So many venues for bands and new music. So many studios and small theatre productions. The only way you can miss it is if you are a Boomer.

I am not a Boomer, and this is just not true. I agree with the person above who noted that past iterations of DC have had important cultural impacts. Dischord Records and associated acts really did have reach. GoGo is fine, though I think it is overrated. More interesting is that Gil Scott Heron lived here, and Roberta Flack got her start on the Hill. Marvin Gaye was born in SW DC. DC also had many other notable musical acts associated with it. All of that is great, but in my view, there is nothing similar happening at the moment.

PP here. This discussion prompted me to do some digging to see if I was missing anything. Happy to say it seems like there are some people doing good work around DC still. Flasher, Priests, Snail Mail, etc. I am sure there are more. Good work all.

Why do people talk around what they clearly mean, which is that instead of saying “young professionals” they really mean “young white people”. Carry on. Good work all.

Your implication is kinda racist, don’t you agree?

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Typical leftist race-baiter. Yawn.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Lower rents, obviously. Most young professionals can't afford the astronomical cost of living in DC - even in group homes.

Which is why they flock to NYC .

In what universe is NYC *less* expensive than DC?

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Anonymous wrote:I think DC is pretty attractive to young professionals. However, one area where it is lacking is in the creative field. DC has a lot of interesting stuff, but much of it is more middle of the road or even stodgy. A little more edge culturally would probably be attractive to a lot of younger people--that is something that draws people to NYC and other cities.

Not picking on this poster in particular but for god's sake none of you all seem to know a thing about DC or people under 60.

I am under 60 and have lived in several cities that are generally viewed as attractive to young people, including the Bay Area, Austin and Berlin. I am also very familiar with other cities. Based on that experience, it is very clear to me that DC is not cutting edge culturally. Yes, it is better than when I moved here. No doubt about that. But there is a lot of room for improvement.

No, no, no. You are a Boomer that doesn’t know what you’re talking about. DC is a vibrant and cutting edge that’s an amazing place for arts. So many venues for bands and new music. So many studios and small theatre productions. The only way you can miss it is if you are a Boomer.

I am not a Boomer, and this is just not true. I agree with the person above who noted that past iterations of DC have had important cultural impacts. Dischord Records and associated acts really did have reach. GoGo is fine, though I think it is overrated. More interesting is that Gil Scott Heron lived here, and Roberta Flack got her start on the Hill. Marvin Gaye was born in SW DC. DC also had many other notable musical acts associated with it. All of that is great, but in my view, there is nothing similar happening at the moment.

PP here. This discussion prompted me to do some digging to see if I was missing anything. Happy to say it seems like there are some people doing good work around DC still. Flasher, Priests, Snail Mail, etc. I am sure there are more. Good work all.

Why do people talk around what they clearly mean, which is that instead of saying “young professionals” they really mean “young white people”. Carry on. Good work all.

Your implication is kinda racist, don’t you agree?

Care to explain.

DP.
You must be joking.

[Anonymous]

Of all the challenges that DC faces, attracting more “young professionals” does not seem to be one of them.

[Anonymous]

The inaccuracy of this thread has literally changed my entire perception of this site…

[Anonymous]

If DC did what Boston did in the 90s, drive out all the poor people and build expensive houses