FBI HQ in PG!

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Anonymous wrote:DH is an agent and said there’s a lot of unhappy people today. He said no one wanted MD. Landover is a dump and Greenbelt, while perhaps slightly better than Landover, is a PITA to get to relative to where most of the workforce lives. Truth be told, people wanted to stay in DC. However, given that wasn’t an option, Springfield was the clear preference.

There's a secret CIA building near the Springfield, VA site that would create a nightmare for security if construction broke ground. That was a deciding factor.

-I work for the Public Buildings Service

So secret that you posted the location on a public message board. Um hm.

This is a known factor, it was discussed way back in 2013 or 2014 when discussions about a new HQ were first going on. However I thought that they had resolved this issue when Trump lost re-election and a new HQ was back on the table at the Springfield site.

It was resolved and a non-issue this time around.

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There will still be a smaller contingent in DC and Redstone Arsenal. In fact most of the functions moved in 10-15 years, if this actually happens will be more admin type, finance, IT. This will affect hiring.

No everyone won’t metro to Greenbelt. That’s wishful thinking. Even if everyone did people will just stay inside the building and then clog traffic in all directions. Infrastructure should have been part of the discussion.

Wait till DC gets into the fight about losing all these workers that were supposed to save the economy.

Yes Greenbelt will get an FBI building but it’s not going to be the entire FBI. Yes there will be a slight bump in housing values but the idea this is going to save Greenbelt. Ha that’s funny.

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Anonymous wrote:There will still be a smaller contingent in DC and Redstone Arsenal. In fact most of the functions moved in 10-15 years, if this actually happens will be more admin type, finance, IT. This will affect hiring.

No everyone won’t metro to Greenbelt. That’s wishful thinking. Even if everyone did people will just stay inside the building and then clog traffic in all directions. Infrastructure should have been part of the discussion.

Wait till DC gets into the fight about losing all these workers that were supposed to save the economy.

Yes Greenbelt will get an FBI building but it’s not going to be the entire FBI. Yes there will be a slight bump in housing values but the idea this is going to save Greenbelt. Ha that’s funny.

Greenbelt doesn’t need o be “saved” what nonsense.

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Anonymous wrote:DH is an agent and said there’s a lot of unhappy people today. He said no one wanted MD. Landover is a dump and Greenbelt, while perhaps slightly better than Landover, is a PITA to get to relative to where most of the workforce lives. Truth be told, people wanted to stay in DC. However, given that wasn’t an option, Springfield was the clear preference.

My agent partner agrees - They could reassign you from Chantilly to Greenbelt without having to offer you a relocation package. Not to mention how hard it will be to interact with elements at LX or Langley.

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Anonymous wrote:wonder if this will increase property values in pg

nothing will increase property values in pg - it's pg.

And you are a racist. Many parts of PG are actually very nice places to live, but most of DCUM will continue holding their noses and being racist, while telling themselves that it isn't racism. No, PG isn't perfect, but no place is and there is no reason for all the vitriol.

i think you are projecting here... it has nothing to do with race - and i agree with you, although there are some really awful pockets in pg, there are also some nice places to live. but, there is a long and well documented history of mismanagement and dysfunction in govt. at the local level in pg; things have gotten a little better but it still lags. so, i stand by my statement - nothing will increase property values in pg, mostly because it's pg.

DP please explain what PG is.

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Anonymous wrote:They should have made the location contingent on infrastructure improvements by Maryland. A new American Legion bridge, a new river crossing at route 28, and the continuation of 495 express lanes to 95.

^the salty tears of a weeping virginian

Eh, I don’t really care about the location but this could have been used to incentivize Maryland to upgrade its roads and bridges.

DP here. I’m a Virginian who loves somewhat close to 28 and I can sure you that majority of us want nothing to do with a bridge there!!!

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Anonymous wrote:It is on the Green line metro. Why is that a burden?

It’s the END of the line

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Anonymous wrote:The FBI may work in PG, but they will live elsewhere. Surely raise their kids in a better place!

I live in PG, in Bowie. It's actually a great place to raise kids. My kids go out in the afternoon after school and spend a couple of hours playing with their neighborhood friends, riding bikes, playing soccer, etc. White kids, Asian kids, Black kids in my neighborhood. It's actually pretty great.

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I'm just happy it's not messing up the traffic even more around Springfield, and is near a metro line.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It is on the Green line metro. Why is that a burden?

It’s the END of the line

Lol sucks for you.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:wonder if this will increase property values in pg

nothing will increase property values in pg - it's pg.

And you are a racist. Many parts of PG are actually very nice places to live, but most of DCUM will continue holding their noses and being racist, while telling themselves that it isn't racism. No, PG isn't perfect, but no place is and there is no reason for all the vitriol.

i think you are projecting here... it has nothing to do with race - and i agree with you, although there are some really awful pockets in pg, there are also some nice places to live. but, there is a long and well documented history of mismanagement and dysfunction in govt. at the local level in pg; things have gotten a little better but it still lags. so, i stand by my statement - nothing will increase property values in pg, mostly because it's pg.

DP please explain what PG is.

Ward 9, but without DC getting the economic bump.

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Anonymous wrote:They should have made the location contingent on infrastructure improvements by Maryland. A new American Legion bridge, a new river crossing at route 28, and the continuation of 495 express lanes to 95.

I do wish Maryland invested more in realistic transportation. I moved from Fairfax co to MD and I'm so envious of all the added lanes to 495, 66, and 95 in VA. I frequently drive with my kids with me, so personally I love the HOT lanes.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m sure the FBI rank and file are thrilled with PG.

It seems that not just the rank and file but also the front office are unhappy. From the Post:

“But the decision to build the massive project in Prince George’s County won’t necessarily end the debate. The FBI has raised concerns about the site-selection process in recent months, according to a person familiar with the internal discussions who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe them. The person declined to further describe the concerns. An FBI spokeswoman referred questions to the GSA, the federal agency overseeing the process.”

:Hand up: I can tell you why!

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Anonymous wrote:I’m sure the FBI rank and file are thrilled with PG.

It seems that not just the rank and file but also the front office are unhappy. From the Post:

“But the decision to build the massive project in Prince George’s County won’t necessarily end the debate. The FBI has raised concerns about the site-selection process in recent months, according to a person familiar with the internal discussions who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe them. The person declined to further describe the concerns. An FBI spokeswoman referred questions to the GSA, the federal agency overseeing the process.”

:Hand up: I can tell you why!

You mean "Hands up!"

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Anonymous wrote:They should have made the location contingent on infrastructure improvements by Maryland. A new American Legion bridge, a new river crossing at route 28, and the continuation of 495 express lanes to 95.

I do wish Maryland invested more in realistic transportation. I moved from Fairfax co to MD and I'm so envious of all the added lanes to 495, 66, and 95 in VA. I frequently drive with my kids with me, so personally I love the HOT lanes.

Nobody has worse roads than VA.