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[quote=Anonymous]In 1999 NCS renovated an old field house to create a new athletic facility. Most of the 83,000 sq. ft. building is underground, and the project included a parking garage. It had many of the hallmarks that fold here are claiming raise costs, such as ANC battles. In fact, this one had a zoning board dispute and legal challenges from the neighbors. The NCS project was a $20 million building, which would be $30 million in today's dollars. As a DC taxpayer I really don't understand these $150 million school renovations. One of the many downsides of the costs is that schools in desperate need of facilities improvements wait for years because it takes so long to budget these large amounts. Also, the ANC's are advisory; it's in the name. No one in DC government needs to listen to them. As long as proper public notice is given, that box is checked. [/quote]
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