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[Anonymous]

So now the head of the Seminary got the DASH bus restored on Seminary Road so that his wife could take the bus to Metro.
Are we in an Episcopalian theocracy in Alexandria? The Seminary snaps its fingers, and it is done. Wish they could do more with their wealth and land, like build affordable housing. That’s what Jesus would do. But the Episcopalians seem to favor the wealthy and politically connected rather than the poor. Thank

[Anonymous]

The DASH bus service to restored, conditionally, because citizens on both sides of the road diet debate supported that. And yes, the City does listen.

As for AH, I am skeptical that the Seminary Hill Association would support that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The DASH bus service to restored, conditionally, because citizens on both sides of the road diet debate supported that. And yes, the City does listen.

As for AH, I am skeptical that the Seminary Hill Association would support that.

Doesn’t matter what citizens of Alexandria support. If the Seminary wanted to build affordable housing in its grounds, it would be done. The Vity could keep more low income people in the City and that is all that matters.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The DASH bus service to restored, conditionally, because citizens on both sides of the road diet debate supported that. And yes, the City does listen.

As for AH, I am skeptical that the Seminary Hill Association would support that.

Doesn’t matter what citizens of Alexandria support. If the Seminary wanted to build affordable housing in its grounds, it would be done. The Vity could keep more low income people in the City and that is all that matters.

My point is that the folks complaining about Seminary support for the road diet will only be more enraged if they build AH (and the City approved the DSUP) Lets not pretend the anti change people in that area are craving more AH (which BTW IS being done by churches on Beauregard and near King and Menokin).

[Anonymous]

Yes, I know. That is why I suggested that the Episcopalians kick in some land for affordable housing. The head of the seminary and his wife are British citizens and should understand the need for council housing in Alexandria.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So now the head of the Seminary got the DASH bus restored on Seminary Road so that his wife could take the bus to Metro.
Are we in an Episcopalian theocracy in Alexandria? The Seminary snaps its fingers, and it is done. Wish they could do more with their wealth and land, like build affordable housing. That’s what Jesus would do. But the Episcopalians seem to favor the wealthy and politically connected rather than the poor. Thank

Oh come on. That is not true. You are making rational folks who don't support the road diet sound like idiots. Please stop with the theatrics.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, I know. That is why I suggested that the Episcopalians kick in some land for affordable housing. The head of the seminary and his wife are British citizens and should understand the need for council housing in Alexandria.

I am sure they are considering long term planning for utilization of Seminary land, including all aspects of the Seminary's mission, as responsible administrators would.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:So now the head of the Seminary got the DASH bus restored on Seminary Road so that his wife could take the bus to Metro.
Are we in an Episcopalian theocracy in Alexandria? The Seminary snaps its fingers, and it is done. Wish they could do more with their wealth and land, like build affordable housing. That’s what Jesus would do. But the Episcopalians seem to favor the wealthy and politically connected rather than the poor. Thank

Oh come on. That is not true. You are making rational folks who don't support the road diet sound like idiots. Please stop with the theatrics.

You needn't worry about that. The next door mobs accomplished that months ago.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Yes, I know. That is why I suggested that the Episcopalians kick in some land for affordable housing. The head of the seminary and his wife are British citizens and should understand the need for council housing in Alexandria.

I am sure they are considering long term planning for utilization of Seminary land, including all aspects of the Seminary's mission, as responsible administrators would.

The plan is to combine many of their seminaries starting with the Seminary in Connecticut. That is why they are building new faculty houses and renovating buildings. They are nit giving an inch of land to anyone

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Anonymous wrote:Yes, I know. That is why I suggested that the Episcopalians kick in some land for affordable housing. The head of the seminary and his wife are British citizens and should understand the need for council housing in Alexandria.

Indeed. You’re full of all sorts of ideas and assumptions.

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Anonymous wrote:Yes, I know. That is why I suggested that the Episcopalians kick in some land for affordable housing. The head of the seminary and his wife are British citizens and should understand the need for council housing in Alexandria.

I am sure they are considering long term planning for utilization of Seminary land, including all aspects of the Seminary's mission, as responsible administrators would.

The plan is to combine many of their seminaries starting with the Seminary in Connecticut. That is why they are building new faculty houses and renovating buildings. They are nit giving an inch of land to anyone

I've lived near Episcopal High schools for decades. Episcopal pays the City no taxes. If it's true they won't provide some land for affordable housing in exchange, shame on them and their committee. "We are all in this together" (Romney King quote).

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Yes, I know. That is why I suggested that the Episcopalians kick in some land for affordable housing. The head of the seminary and his wife are British citizens and should understand the need for council housing in Alexandria.

I am sure they are considering long term planning for utilization of Seminary land, including all aspects of the Seminary's mission, as responsible administrators would.

The plan is to combine many of their seminaries starting with the Seminary in Connecticut. That is why they are building new faculty houses and renovating buildings. They are nit giving an inch of land to anyone

I've lived near Episcopal High schools for decades. Episcopal pays the City no taxes. If it's true they won't provide some land for affordable housing in exchange, shame on them and their committee. "We are all in this together" (Romney King quote).

No private school, church, or other non profit is required to do that. The churches that have developed AH are working with developers (like AHDC) to do so and are getting paid for their land.

The Seminary's obligation under state law is to continue its non profit mission of educating students. Though the also open their campus to the public which may use the open space.

And this harping on affordable housing is a red herring. The leading opponents of the changes on Seminary - the Seminary Hill and Clover College Park civic associations - are NOT proponents of affordable housing, or indeed, of any further development in that area.

If they are going to advocated for either relaxation of zoning to allow accessory dwelling units, or for committed affordable housing on the Seminary property (or anywhere else in the areas they cover) I look forward very much to seeing that.

Meanwhile this is just a talking point to be used against the institution that was here before they were, and for which the road itself is named.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Yes, I know. That is why I suggested that the Episcopalians kick in some land for affordable housing. The head of the seminary and his wife are British citizens and should understand the need for council housing in Alexandria.

I am sure they are considering long term planning for utilization of Seminary land, including all aspects of the Seminary's mission, as responsible administrators would.

The plan is to combine many of their seminaries starting with the Seminary in Connecticut. That is why they are building new faculty houses and renovating buildings. They are nit giving an inch of land to anyone

I've lived near Episcopal High schools for decades. Episcopal pays the City no taxes. If it's true they won't provide some land for affordable housing in exchange, shame on them and their committee. "We are all in this together" (Romney King quote).

Episcopal High is a seperate institution from VTS. And I think you mean Rodney King.

[Anonymous]

PP above suggesgting Episcopal step it up. I know of what you write. But I do not agree Episcopal High School has no respensiblity to Virginia and Alexandria City!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Yes, I know. That is why I suggested that the Episcopalians kick in some land for affordable housing. The head of the seminary and his wife are British citizens and should understand the need for council housing in Alexandria.

I am sure they are considering long term planning for utilization of Seminary land, including all aspects of the Seminary's mission, as responsible administrators would.

The plan is to combine many of their seminaries starting with the Seminary in Connecticut. That is why they are building new faculty houses and renovating buildings. They are nit giving an inch of land to anyone

I've lived near Episcopal High schools for decades. Episcopal pays the City no taxes. If it's true they won't provide some land for affordable housing in exchange, shame on them and their committee. "We are all in this together" (Romney King quote).

No private school, church, or other non profit is required to do that. The churches that have developed AH are working with developers (like AHDC) to do so and are getting paid for their land.

The Seminary's obligation under state law is to continue its non profit mission of educating students. Though the also open their campus to the public which may use the open space.

And this harping on affordable housing is a red herring. The leading opponents of the changes on Seminary - the Seminary Hill and Clover College Park civic associations - are NOT proponents of affordable housing, or indeed, of any further development in that area.

If they are going to advocated for either relaxation of zoning to allow accessory dwelling units, or for committed affordable housing on the Seminary property (or anywhere else in the areas they cover) I look forward very much to seeing that.

Meanwhile this is just a talking point to be used against the institution that was here before they were, and for which the road itself is named.

Wow. What makes you think these civic associations are against affordable housing? I am a CCPCA board member. We are not against affordable housing. The president of SHA sits on the city's ARHA board. Why don't you quit making shit up. Also, please stop assuming some random person online is associated with those organizations.