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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The short answer is that you were trying to move to DC's version of Cambridge (Capitol Hill), but you accidentally moved to DC's version of Newton (Upper NW).

Cycling culture in DC is actually quite good, and downtown DC is much more cycling friendly than downtown Boston. But the personalities of Newtonians and Chevy Chase residents are what they are, and they bring into existence the world they, apparently, want. I guess there's no accounting for taste.[/quote]

OP here. Thanks for the analogy, that made me chuckle and makes sense. I wish someone told me that before we moved here. I was told that NWDC is very walkable and convenient for this area, and I was considering a couple of other factors like proximity to our childcare, safety, public schools, etc. I also didn't know how old NWDC skews and that reminds me of Newton too. I will have the chance to move as we settle into our life here, I will explore Capitol Hill more.

Not sure why some people assume I bought a $2 million house here. If I did have a $2 million house budget, you bet I would buy somewhere that is safe, has good public schools, and has good biking infrastructure.... [/quote]

1.  It's convenient because of the major roads
2.  It's walkable because traffic is on the major roads

Both of those things would be harmed by what you are demanding.

3.  We all know what the cost of a single family home along the Wisconsin corridor in DC costs. [/quote]

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