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Anonymous
| It's insane that nobody is covering this issue other than nw current. |
Anonymous
| No, it's par for the course. The Post rarely covers DC zoning issues that have citywide implications -- much less neighborhood-specific battles. And this one hasn't even reached the public hearing stage. The Current does cover this kind of stuff and they send reporters to ANC meetings. |
Anonymous
It would be insane to give any credence to NIMBY neighbors who want to choose what goes on an empty lot but don't want to pony up the cash to buy it. The GDS plan fits well within the spirit of the zoning laws and comprehensive plan. If you don't like it, move to the burbs...or to a house a few blocks off Wisconsin Ave. These are the same type of neighbors who try to block people who buy ugly houses from tearing them down to build bigger, McMansions on the lot. Might not be my taste of where to live or how to spend my money, but if you buy the land you get to (basically) do what you want with it. The old crotchety neighbors need to chill! |
Anonymous
Unless you live right there, it is a non-issue. With all of the news about the housing crisis, I would think that if the Washington Post covered it, it wouldn't look good for the neighbors. |
Anonymous
Wrong -- if you buy the land, you are subject to a zoning overlay. If people cannot rely on zoning and reasonable exceptions, they will not want to be in a neighborhood. And the opposition here is much more than the proximate locals. I live far away, and don't see the existing plan as consistent with even the spirit of the zoning regulations. I am concerned about density, effects on schools and services, and whether it makes sense for the district government to give public land for private purposes. |
Anonymous
This sounds like it was written either written by Ward 3 Vision or Mr. Payola. |
Anonymous
Nope - written by a neighbor who loves to walk and is excited at the prospect of more retail/restaurants and neighbors. |
Anonymous
I should also note that I think the fact that a huge chunk of valuable space on Wisconsin is being used for a Pepco power plant is ridiculous. And should be a lesson to all who oppose development. |
Anonymous
Of course, more upscale apartments and condos for young professionals (and a few rich AU students) will do wonders to alleviate the "housing crisis." This is particularly so, when GD$ is only willing to include the bare minimum of affordable units required by statute, not more as a PUD "amenity" in exchange for busting zoning and the Comprehensive Plan. |
Anonymous
Check out the Washington Post today. It's pretty clear that PEPCO owns the Bowser administration. |
Anonymous
If what Wisconsin needs is more retail/restaurants, why is it so difficult for existing commercial landlords to fill the numerous vacant spaces that they have? The corridor may be presently overbuilt for retail. |
Anonymous
You really do a disservice to yourself and your cause by "blaming" Ward3Vision for any post that doesn't agree with you. |
Anonymous
Ward 3 Vision is a shill for major development projects and has publicly offered its services to them in "fighting neighbors" in our neighborhoods. Project sponsors do a disservice to themselves in aligning with them. As the old saying goes, "when you lie down with dogs, you get fleas." |
Anonymous
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And when your conspiracy theories cast anyone with a contrary opinion, irrespective of any affiliation, you confirm that your world view is staked in paranoia and should be discounted significantly.
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Anonymous
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One development -- even if it is too big -- is not going to change the retail/restaurant landscape. The catchment area for these things is so broad that a single development does not make a difference.
As for the Pepco facility, that is a good candidate for eminent domain and redevelopment. Love to see that happen. |