Any MV families considering a move to Bancroft to avoid horrendous commute next year?

[Anonymous]

13:42 - Sorry to hear you have such a terrible commute! This makes me more worried about going the reverse way (from CH to new MV location)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:13:42 - Sorry to hear you have such a terrible commute! This makes me more worried about going the reverse way (from CH to new MV location)

Thanks, it actually wasn't to bad today.

I went Lamont, down 16th, across Q took me 25 min at 4:30 (didn't leave as early as I wanted to)

The trick is to really stay flexible and have 3 routes you can take. Avoid Florida at any costs.

[Anonymous]

Is there any green space near the new facility?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is there any green space near the new facility?

They should have some gardening areas on the property, they are working to help create a community garden, there are fields a couple blocks away, the Macmillan park is about a mile (within walking distance for them), and the arboretum is a short busride away.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is there any green space near the new facility?

There is a field that takes up 1/2 of the entire block on 1st NW and N St NW across the street from Dunbar. The field has softball diamonds and is big enough for several soccer games. The other 1/2 of the block has basketball courts and 2 playgrounds.

Dunbar also has a brand new Olympic size swimming pool that rival's Wilson's.

[Anonymous]

Good for Dunbar, that is fantastic!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Good for Dunbar, that is fantastic!

The pool is absolutely gorgeous. Now if they will just open it up to the neighborhood on the weekends like they promised...

[Anonymous]

oh no! that is key! that is what makes wilson pool nice for the community.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Good for Dunbar, that is fantastic!

The pool is absolutely gorgeous. Now if they will just open it up to the neighborhood on the weekends like they promised...

They finally did open it on weekends. Limited hours though.

[Anonymous]

I did a trial run to the new location from the Walter Reed area twice this week using two different routes. Needless to say, I will be declining my spot. We could stick it out for 5 years and have a 5 minute walk to the MS/HS, but I can't see that happening for now. We were waiting for April 1, now we are waiting for May 1.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I did a trial run to the new location from the Walter Reed area twice this week using two different routes. Needless to say, I will be declining my spot. We could stick it out for 5 years and have a 5 minute walk to the MS/HS, but I can't see that happening for now. We were waiting for April 1, now we are waiting for May 1.

totally self interested I know but...which grade? I am sorry if you were really hoping the commute would work for you that you plan to give up a much coveted seat. Hope you have great other options.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I did a trial run to the new location from the Walter Reed area twice this week using two different routes. Needless to say, I will be declining my spot. We could stick it out for 5 years and have a 5 minute walk to the MS/HS, but I can't see that happening for now. We were waiting for April 1, now we are waiting for May 1.

totally self interested I know but...which grade? I am sorry if you were really hoping the commute would work for you that you plan to give up a much coveted seat. Hope you have great other options.

PK3

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I did a trial run to the new location from the Walter Reed area twice this week using two different routes. Needless to say, I will be declining my spot. We could stick it out for 5 years and have a 5 minute walk to the MS/HS, but I can't see that happening for now. We were waiting for April 1, now we are waiting for May 1.

Another self interested post but more in regards to Commuting to Walter Reed since we are at a DCI feeder. How long were the commutes?

[Anonymous]

Oh no. Walter Reed commuter, where were the backups/worst parts?

[Anonymous]

Why not use the shuttle bus that is being planned from the Columbia Heights area?