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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m not surprised that DC has been hit harder than other cities.

There are many people who live in NY, LA, SF etc because they are world class cities and have a lot to offer.

[b]Most people live in DC because of....work.[/b]  Now there have been shifts in work structures that will likely result in a portion of DC office workers having a hybrid or fully remote work arrangement.  I don’t see these people staying chained to DC like I might expect someone to still stay in NY or LA.

On top of that, add in the high COL, social unrest, homeless people and crime.  DC is on the decline.  It’s pretty easy to figure this out.  Now see what happens with a government shutdown!  [/quote]
spoken like someone who has never lived in the district.[/quote]

I lived in DC for years.  I don’t think I ever met anyone who moved to DC for anything other than work.  I never met anyone who moved to DC because it is such a great city.  I did meet people who enjoy living in DC.  But DC isnt a city like NY where recent college grads move there without having a job yet because they so badly want to live in NY.

DC is a company town that revolves around the government.  Even removing 25% of the workforce will have a profound effect [/quote]

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