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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There’s more discussion of the history here

https://thedcline.org/2019/07/11/nearly-4-years-after-initial-presentation-lady-bird-project-in-au-park-still-struggling-to-take-flight-at-former-superfresh-site/[/quote]

The fact that this is from 2019 and we're still stuck with an empty lot and store is so sad.  I know there was a whole pandemic going on - but still.  [/quote]

It's been vacant since 2013!![/quote]

No wonder developers won't touch Tenleytown now and it's a mess of abandoned storefronts and fast casual chains.  The NIMBYs started with the complaints and concessions in 2015, and still sued in the end.

From 2015 Urban Turf article https://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/200_or_250_residences_the_two_options_presented_for_au_park_superfresh/10408/

"One of the biggest community concerns voiced at the meeting was the fear that the development would further urbanize the area and potentially lower property values. Many in attendance seconded one long-time resident’s statement that 'if it looks like Bethesda, it’s not gonna work', agreeing that 'we live in AU Park' and moved there for the suburban feel of the community.

Residents would like more details and renderings of the site proposals, including fleshed-out versions of the matter-of-right simulations, direct comparisons of the proposed development to existing projects in the District, and explorations of more neighborhood-oriented market options rather than a big-name grocer, before they commit their support."[/quote]

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