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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DC has long had several populations: those of us who have lived here for years, if not generations, and transients who come for jobs, often in or associated with politics.  Some of those people never intended to stay. Others likely went “back home” or sought other, less expensive options as their personal and family circumstances changed and as COVID hit, and living in cities and apartments became less attractive for a variety of reasons.

None of this seems surprising. My concern has long been that the city changed in many ways to accommodate a rush of newcomers. If and as such people leave, much of what was destroyed will not return, and much of what’s left won’t be satisfying to anyone.    [/quote]

I think you’re overly simplifying the people who live here. Also, it’s not just “newcomers” who are leaving.[/quote]

Yes, I am oversimplifying. And I didn’t say that “just” newcomers were leaving — although that’s the group I focused on. I don’t disagree with the points you’ve made — but it would be much more interesting and informative if you added information.  Perhaps you could say more about “the people who live here”? Or about who is leaving — and why, and maybe even where they’re going?

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