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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m all for it if they confine it to Potomac, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and the good part of Kensington. Ya know…the expensive areas that can afford to absorb more families with kids and more diversity (both racial and economic).

But allowing this higher-density housing in neighborhoods where lower income immigrants and minorities are already doubled and tripled and sometimes quadrupled up in SFHs is just a bad idea that will result in overcrowded schools and unhealthy environments.

Did everyone see the recent (maybe a month or so ago) Redfin link to a flop house in 20906? That area is filled with SFHs that people have converted for multiple families to rent. And it’s not good. Crime is bad, schools are bad, and it’s prompting white flight.

Neighborhoods aren’t diverse when they are 90%+ one ethnic group. The schools suffer, the area businesses shift, and some areas effectively become no go zones.

When is the last time anyone shopped in Glenmont? Or Veirs Mill Village?

It’s fine to build such housing in areas where it’s expected: where people can access public transportation and walkability is high. Or try to build it on the west side of the county (that for whatever reason escaped having multiple garden apartments and affordable housing). Heck, you could plop down massive tiny home communities on the large lots in Potomac. Have at it! [/quote]

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Of course the areas targeted will be SS, Wheaton, etc.  They need to start with the historic districts in Takoma Park and Kensington. Then Bethesda. Then Chevy Chase.  Rockville deserves it too.  Silver spring should be absolutely last to have these ideas imposed.  Put up or shutup progressives.  There should be zero exemptions for anyone.  No loopholes with incorporated sub districts/ cities allowed.  Start with all of the wealthiest areas first.  If they want equality so much, it makes so much more sense to house poors with the richest first, that way impoverished people will magically absorb some of the wealth by simply living in those areas.  [b]They voted for it, so give it to em[/b]. [/quote]

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I would only support this IF they were also to do it in those neighborhoods.  Zero exemptions or loopholes for any neighborhood in Montgomery County.  Then we'll see the true colors.  Historic houses can be turned into duplexs/triplexes, while maintaining the charming exterior. Don't let the "historic" designation be a deterrent. [/quote]

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