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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I say a definite "YES".  It's a much needed project.  Others have not caused a traffic problem.  Also, it would be a significant improvement from the way the property has looked for a long time.[/quote].

Aren't there plenty of these facilities in the area? Why is it needed?[/quote]

Actually, there are not plenty of facilities and the ones that exist are basically full.  The largest one, Vinson Hall, has restricted enrollment.  I am kind of curious as to why the neighborhood in uproar about this site did nothing to prevent the expansion of Vinson Hall, which was much larger and impacts traffic to a greater extent since all of those new units are for independent living (Eg people who still drive). 
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The fact that you think residents should have objected to one facility that generates traffic doesn't mean they should roll over for another one that would add even more traffic.

As others have pointed out, this area is already saturated with assisted living homes.  If there's a need for more, let them build it in Great Falls or Vienna. [/quote]

It will not add any noticeable traffic.  The study that has been cited as indicating an uptick in traffic clearly shows that the total incremental traffic would be almost unnoticeable against the existing volume.  Something like one extra car every ten minutes.  People using the traffic argument make themselves look stupid and invalidate the rest of their argument.[/quote]

Incremental traffic is incremental traffic, and MOST local residents don't want this facility in their neighborhood.  I'm sorry if your lobbying for Sunrise isn't getting you what you want, but this facility will not be built there.  Sunrise has already requested a postponement of consideration of its request for an exemption, and at some point it will pull the plug.  As it is, Sunrise is just throwing good money after bad by continuing to pay lawyers and lobbyists to press a losing case. [/quote]

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