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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Excuse me, but the present Comprehensive Plan was "codified" by the DC Council (including Vince Gray) after Fenty was elected. Surely one can do better than racially-charged references to "white flight."[/quote]

Until the current rewrite is complete, the old, outdated Comp Plan is essentially still in effect.  But yes, those who oppose the Giant have been fighting a retreating battle for over a decade.

Does anyone recall the initial plans that had two stories, Wisconsin Ave retail and ample parking?  The opponents have conceded that even a watered down plan that would be more dense would be acceptable.  Maybe if thay hadn't fought so vociferously in 1999 an 2000, the neighborhood could have already had a retail center that was low scale and community serving.  Instead, it has a lingering empty block (and growing) that will stay that way until either Giant wins the current appeal or the community fully supports a viable plan in the future.  Given the existence of 8 story buildings in the immediate vicinity, I would posit that if the appeal isn't withdrawn, the next set of plans proposed in 3 years will be consistent with the built environment immediately across and behind the site.

You get what you wish for, or not.

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