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[quote=Anonymous]Love this story.

Act I
Joel Broyhill, an Arlington builder-turned-Republican-congressman, fought racial integration in the 1950-60s. 
https://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/04/washington/joel-t-broyhill-86-congressman-who-opposed-integration-dies.html
[i]"In 1955, Mr. Broyhill, who represented a district across the Potomac from Washington, was one of 81 House members who promised to exercise "every lawful means" to reverse Brown v. Board of Education, the 1954 Supreme Court ruling outlawing segregation in public schools."[/i]

His family owned a large mansion in Arlington. It was later owned by Opus Dei. 
https://www.fcnp.com/2022/11/11/our-man-in-arlington-501/

Act II
People from the same neighborhood in Arlington fought missing middle in 2022-23.

Act III 
An affluent couple bought his family's former home. They were disgusted by how their new neighbors treat them. They were also disgusted by their new neighbor's strong opposition to missing middle. 
https://www.fcnp.com/2023/03/29/arlingtons-broyhill-mansion-being-demolished-replacement-uncertain/
[i]"both say they have encountered “vitriol” and “hostility” from neighbors who cut through the property and ask questions that imply “You owe us an explanation of what you’re going to do with the house.” Hamza interprets at least some of this as a reaction to his skin color, leading him to rethink. “I’m not sure I want to be in a place that doesn’t want me or people who sound like me.” It seems some neighbors, adds Maldonado, assume that he must be an agent or a worker “who couldn’t possibly be the owner.” Some promised to fight his plans."[/i]

The couple is now determining how their property can best serve Arlington in the future. AKA how many townhouses can they fit on the huge lot.

Chef's kiss. 
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