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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Most Ward 3 people I know, primarily in Cleveland and Woodley Park, would consider themselves supporters of increased density and a more sustainable transportation policy (less cars).  They also want more housing choices - affordable housing for sure, but even more accessible housing.  More people living in a walkable neighborhood is good thing, not a burden to be shouldered.  I'm not sure if they would know to call themselves urbanists or smart growth supporters, but in the end, those are just labels.  I think Mary Cheh (who I guess this odd conspiracy-laced thread was originally about?) is pretty much in line with this, which is why I expect she will win re-election handily next year.  Who is running against her, and will they champion the opposite positions on these issues? Can't beat somebody with nobody![/quote]

[b]People don’t support significantly more density in the historic districts[/b]. [/quote]

Some people don't, but many people do. I think there are people on both ends of the spectrum: those that object to any change and those that want everything to change.  Most people are somewhere in the middle: they want the benefits of greater density and also want good design.  I think Mary Cheh has said as much.  I'm a member of CP Smart Growth (crazy conspiracy theories notwithstanding), and even in that group most people I know see the design benefit historic protection provides even though they also see the benefits to creating more homes here, more density.  Unless you are a purist, it isn't an either/or thing.

I also don't think the tone of these anti-density/urbanist posts - the personal attacks and the sweeping conspiracy theories - are doing that point of view any favors.  They echo the tone seen on the CP listserv during other heated debates.  I think I became more active as an urbanist in response to such vitriol. Ad hominem attacks often backfire and say more about those levying them than who they are supposed to be about.  So, in a way, if you are looking for the boogeyman that has activated otherwise complacent city dwellers into urbanists, perhaps some self-reflection is in order.[/quote]

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