Big GDS news

[Anonymous]

"Eric Holder used to be a trustee."

Is he the only black person that has ever served on the GDS board? If so, that's pathetic.

If you are name dropping, that is also pathetic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:"Eric Holder used to be a trustee."

Is he the only black person that has ever served on the GDS board? If so, that's pathetic.

If you are name dropping, that is also pathetic.

It is superficial to look at the composition of the Trustees at any moment in time. GDS has a proud and iconic place in the civil rights history of our city, and DC officials are keenly aware of it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"Eric Holder used to be a trustee."

Is he the only black person that has ever served on the GDS board? If so, that's pathetic.

If you are name dropping, that is also pathetic.

It is superficial to look at the composition of the Trustees at any moment in time. GDS has a proud and iconic place in the civil rights history of our city, and DC officials are keenly aware of it.

What might that be and is it applicable to the school currently?

[Anonymous]

"It is superficial to look at the composition of the Trustees at any moment in time. GDS has a proud and iconic place in the civil rights history of our city, and DC officials are keenly aware of it."

Are you suggesting that GDS will get favorable treatment from DC officials because of the school's "proud and iconic place in the civil rights history of our city?"

This does not raise any red flags....plus it didn't work last time.

[Anonymous]

Seems like there are at least 4 current black members of the board. Not proportional to student body but not a typical board composition.

[Anonymous]

When will ground break? What is the latest timeline for consolidation of the two campuses?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When will ground break? What is the latest timeline for consolidation of the two campuses?

On a recent admissions tour, they said they planned to have the consolidated campus open in the fall of 2020. No idea how realistic that is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When will ground break? What is the latest timeline for consolidation of the two campuses?

On a recent admissions tour, they said they planned to have the consolidated campus open in the fall of 2020. No idea how realistic that is.

That's been the talking point since 2020, though a lot has changed since then. I suppose it's still possible.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When will ground break? What is the latest timeline for consolidation of the two campuses?

On a recent admissions tour, they said they planned to have the consolidated campus open in the fall of 2020. No idea how realistic that is.

That's been the talking point since 2020, though a lot has changed since then. I suppose it's still possible.

Since 2015...

[Anonymous]

The Wisconsin Avenue frontage looks so dead. It's a shame that the neighborhood NIMBYs forced GDS to put redevelopment plans for this block on hold. If mattress stores and Steak and Egg is what they want for the neighborhood, then what can I say. The oldsters don't get what younger families want. Wouldn't the school's vision have been better, with vibrant retail and smart-fast casual dining options? I know someone who was thinking of this spot for DC's first-ever Israeli-Asian fusion option. Would have been perfect, but he'll go elsewhere now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The Wisconsin Avenue frontage looks so dead. It's a shame that the neighborhood NIMBYs forced GDS to put redevelopment plans for this block on hold. If mattress stores and Steak and Egg is what they want for the neighborhood, then what can I say. The oldsters don't get what younger families want. Wouldn't the school's vision have been better, with vibrant retail and smart-fast casual dining options? I know someone who was thinking of this spot for DC's first-ever Israeli-Asian fusion option. Would have been perfect, but he'll go elsewhere now.

Your facts are all wrong here. While there are local residents opposed to the plan, they weren't ultimately responsible for GDS's about turn. The article below goes into great detail about the circumstances that led to the elimination of the residential portion of the plan. The article is long; references to GDS are towards the end.

https://ggwash.org/view/41876/a-court-ruling-on-a-brookland-development-could-imperil-future-housing-near-metro-stations

[Anonymous]

Israeli-Asian fusion would have hit the sweet spot!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Wisconsin Avenue frontage looks so dead. It's a shame that the neighborhood NIMBYs forced GDS to put redevelopment plans for this block on hold. If mattress stores and Steak and Egg is what they want for the neighborhood, then what can I say. The oldsters don't get what younger families want. Wouldn't the school's vision have been better, with vibrant retail and smart-fast casual dining options? I know someone who was thinking of this spot for DC's first-ever Israeli-Asian fusion option. Would have been perfect, but he'll go elsewhere now.

Your facts are all wrong here. While there are local residents opposed to the plan, they weren't ultimately responsible for GDS's about turn. The article below goes into great detail about the circumstances that led to the elimination of the residential portion of the plan. The article is long; references to GDS are towards the end.

https://ggwash.org/view/41876/a-court-ruling-on-a-brookland-development-could-imperil-future-housing-near-metro-stations

I don't believe it. The cranky yet all powerful palisade neighborhood dillweeds have someone on the payroll.

[Anonymous]

So what is the latest timeline? Or is there even a timeline at this point?

[Anonymous]

DC Government is buying the lower school campus as a new DCPS building.

I am not sure how it makes sense for DCPS to have another non-centrally located school in Ward 3, but it is good news for GDS to have the asset off their hands.