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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I live there.

Pros- quiet, new buildings loaded with amenities, rent concessions out the wazoo, recent influx of local chains and eateries

Cons- it feels a little prefab, sterile, no authenticity, can't walk to downtown DC, only serviced by one metro line.[/quote].

Do you feel comfortable walking around at night?[/quote]

Pp here- Yes, moreso once "the Wharf" project is complete. I definitely don't implore friends to move to this neighborhood. It's fine but has[b] no soul whatsoever. [/b]If your friends are new to DC and are trying to get a feel for the city they should look elsewhere. Shaw, U St., DuPont areas.[/quote]

actually the fish market (the original "wharf")  has been around since 1805, and has long been an institution for DC african americans in particular.  It has far more "soul"  than all the small plate restaurants in Shaw.  [/quote]

I don't live in either neighborhood but close by on the Hill, and I agree with this. I worry that the wharf development is going to change the soul of the fish market and the community there a lot. It will be a real loss. [/quote]

I used to live there and agree.  The area was desperately in need of more (really any) amenities, but it looks much more sterile with all of the new development.  Overall I felt safe in the area, but I would avoid walking near some of the older high rises off of M street at night because it was so poorly lit and low foot traffic.  [/quote]

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