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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I live in Bethesda and work in DC.  I don't understand why we need ever greater density and more homes and more companies to come to the area.  The congestion is terrible and the strain on schools and public services is annoying.

Personally, I would be happier if we stayed flat or, better yet, some people moved away!

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I'd be in favor of decreasing density. DC is already one of the most densely populated places in America. [/quote]

Fewer condos, more parks![/quote]

DC has the highest percentage of parkland of any medium or large city in the US - we are blessed with parks of all sizes in DC.   And one of reasons condos work in DC is because we have some fabulous parks for those folks to walk to and utilize.

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Mmmm I beg to differ.. I am from DC and while I think we are a 'green city" (tree canopy) I don't think the park situation is that great. We have lots of small, up to date playgrounds due to Fenty's investment in parks and rec--but in terms of larger parks for sport and recreation and gathering, not so much. For example, I don't think Rock Creek is on par with central park. It's just not usable in the same way. It's so wild it's more 'to look at' than utilize. As a woman, I would never go for a solo run there.[/quote]

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