RFK stadium

[Anonymous]

https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2024/08/22/rfk-stadium-commanders-football-study?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_axioslocal_dc&stream=top

The Mayor has moved forward with a 2nd stadium study, even though the local community vehemently opposes. Why do they even hold community meetings if they aren't going to listen to residents?!

[Anonymous]

Because politicians are bought and paid for by developers and special interests. This mayor in particular loves developers. Constituents' opinions of their neighborhood don't matter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2024/08/22/rfk-stadium-commanders-football-study?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_axioslocal_dc&stream=top

The Mayor has moved forward with a 2nd stadium study, even though the local community vehemently opposes. Why do they even hold community meetings if they aren't going to listen to residents?!

Lived in the neighborhood for a long time and at this point, welcome whatever they'll do to improve the blighted area. But the federal government has zero impetus to do anything about the sight and has repeatedly dropped bills to do something with the area.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Because politicians are bought and paid for by developers and special interests. This mayor in particular loves developers. Constituents' opinions of their neighborhood don't matter.

This, 100%

I laugh at people who are simply tax paying voters with no other stake in things who think local pols give a **** about them. It’s hilarious.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2024/08/22/rfk-stadium-commanders-football-study?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_axioslocal_dc&stream=top

The Mayor has moved forward with a 2nd stadium study, even though the local community vehemently opposes. Why do they even hold community meetings if they aren't going to listen to residents?!

The local community that has lived there near a stadium for lo these 63 years? Or moved there during that time?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2024/08/22/rfk-stadium-commanders-football-study?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_axioslocal_dc&stream=top

The Mayor has moved forward with a 2nd stadium study, even though the local community vehemently opposes. Why do they even hold community meetings if they aren't going to listen to residents?!

$$$

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2024/08/22/rfk-stadium-commanders-football-study?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_axioslocal_dc&stream=top

The Mayor has moved forward with a 2nd stadium study, even though the local community vehemently opposes. Why do they even hold community meetings if they aren't going to listen to residents?!

Because the stadium has been there and there was never any indication that it would not. So, why are you living in the neighborhood if you didn’t want the stadium?

[Anonymous]

Can someone get me a grant to do a third study?

[Anonymous]

The fact is, a stadium is going to go there. The question is, will it be surrounded by surface parking lots, or can it be nestled into a new development that extends the L'Enfant street grid and is wrapped in housing and retail?

It can be done - look at European cities for examples.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2024/08/22/rfk-stadium-commanders-football-study?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_axioslocal_dc&stream=top

The Mayor has moved forward with a 2nd stadium study, even though the local community vehemently opposes. Why do they even hold community meetings if they aren't going to listen to residents?!

How much is Jack Evans getting paid for this one?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The fact is, a stadium is going to go there. The question is, will it be surrounded by surface parking lots, or can it be nestled into a new development that extends the L'Enfant street grid and is wrapped in housing and retail?

It can be done - look at European cities for examples.

If the city absolutely needs a football stadium (which it needs as much as it needs Mayor Bowser, which is to say that it would be better off without one), Poplar Point is a much better location. It clusters the stadiums together and would anchor the development of the east bank of the Anacostia. The location is more accessible also.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The fact is, a stadium is going to go there. The question is, will it be surrounded by surface parking lots, or can it be nestled into a new development that extends the L'Enfant street grid and is wrapped in housing and retail?

It can be done - look at European cities for examples.

If the city absolutely needs a football stadium (which it needs as much as it needs Mayor Bowser, which is to say that it would be better off without one), Poplar Point is a much better location. It clusters the stadiums together and would anchor the development of the east bank of the Anacostia. The location is more accessible also.

It does! FedEx sucks, and Nats Park revitalized the city and created a hometown feeling. Can’t wait!!

[Anonymous]

The “local community” does not “vehemently oppose.” I am local and I’m open to a stadium as are many other locals.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The fact is, a stadium is going to go there. The question is, will it be surrounded by surface parking lots, or can it be nestled into a new development that extends the L'Enfant street grid and is wrapped in housing and retail?

It can be done - look at European cities for examples.

isn’t there a flood risk?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The fact is, a stadium is going to go there. The question is, will it be surrounded by surface parking lots, or can it be nestled into a new development that extends the L'Enfant street grid and is wrapped in housing and retail?

It can be done - look at European cities for examples.

If the city absolutely needs a football stadium (which it needs as much as it needs Mayor Bowser, which is to say that it would be better off without one), Poplar Point is a much better location. It clusters the stadiums together and would anchor the development of the east bank of the Anacostia. The location is more accessible also.

Is it big enough for an NFL stadium?