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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm really not sure what the purpose of this argument. I live near H Street and I find many of the businesses on Barracks Row to feel sclerotic and stale in comparison. But this is a ridiculous pissing match for two reasons. First, the Eastern Market side of the Hill is probably 15-20% more expensive than H Street, with generally smaller houses and lots, and so not an option for many people.  Secondly, either option is far superior to what many people have access to. I looked up some Walk Scores for point of reference:

- 600 H Street NE: 96
- 1300 H Street NE: 90
- 700 Pennsylvania Ave SE: 99
- 600 E Capitol St: 90
- 1200 Pennsylvania Ave SE: 95

So, the person in the hypothetical heart of the Eastern Market area is gonna brag about 3 whole points relative to a person on the Western half of H Street?  I mean, go for it...[/quote]

Well ... my kid goes to the #1 rated elementary school in DC, I can walk to the metro in 12 minutes, we have a park across the street, and I don't feel like I'm risking my life every time I cross the street, so I'm gonna brag, yes!  [/quote]

Well, your housing cost is 20% more so yes you get better schools.  But I live by H st, 3 houses down from a very large park with multiple amenities and 12 minute walk to Union Station (access via back entrance on H St).  Some on H St might have just a 5 minute walk to Union Station. I cross the street thousands of times and no issues of any concern about risking my life.  And we have a huge backyard and a garage.

But really it’s not a similar comparison with such as big price difference.  [/quote]

I doubt there's much of a price differential now for your house zoned for LT (I assume?). Please be careful crossing H st. [/quote]

Nope, we are not in the LT zone.  The LT zone is still significantly cheaper than further south in the Hill.  BTW for 20% less and more house and yard, LT is a good magnet elementary with a viable middle school track to Stuart Hobson which now offers honors.  Maury, Brent not much viable middle school track.

We are north of H st and actually 12 min walk to 2 Metro’s - Union Station and NOMA.  Many people are closer and 5-10 min walk to both.  Plus if you don’t want to walk to metro, hop on the trolley and it’s free.  It’s a fun, nice ride and takes you right to the back of Union Station.[/quote]

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