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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm a member of the the CP historical society, and I believe that the board IS reflecting the membership.  They're spot on in pointing out that DC did no analysis of the site versus alternatives and are concerned about the loss of greenspace and especially the old tree canopy.  And the historic district wraps around the park on two sides

I don't believe that the historical society took a stand on Cathedral Commons, but it's surprising that you mention it as an example, given how crappy the design turned out.[/quote]

SO true.  I originally looked forward to Cathedral Commons opening, but unfortunately the design turned out to be rather ugly and the construction is cheap looking.  There's so much concrete.  It looks like a project that a developer would put up while hedging its bet in a transitional neighborhood, not in a prime location in one of the strongest real estate markets in the city.  With 20/20 hindsight, I wish that more local groups had weighed in when this came up for review and permits.  [/quote]

i don't understand the hate for Cathedral Commons. it's certainly no uglier than the strip of retail on CT Ave, and much much more functional for a typical family. There's a grocery store, several restaurants that aren't too fancy to bring the kids to, and parking.[/quote]

"Hate" is a strong word, methinks.  But there is a lot of disappointment at how cheap-looking and concrete-y Cathedral Commons looks when compared with the design, construction detail and finishes are nearby projects like the new Park Van Ness and The Woodley.  Not to mention Bethesda Avenue (whose original inspiration, by the way, was the Connecticut Ave. shopping strip in Cleveland Park).  Cathedral Commons, particularly the taller block, looks like they just borrowed the design of a budget-suites hotel next to a major airport.  [/quote]

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