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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]“[b]It is a scandal that the city sells public land to developers cheaply in the expectation of affordable housing and what we get instead is a glut of luxury housing while the need for affordable housing is in crisis[/b],” said Nick DelleDonne, speaking for the Wardman Hotel Strategy Team (WHST) on December 14 at a Council hearing for Bill 25-39, the Common Ground Amendment Act, introduced by Councilmember Janeese Lewis George.

[b]Two prime examples are the Chevy Chase property and the police and fire station complex at 1617 U St. NW,[/b] which is one of the last large public parcels remaining in the city. In the latter case DMPED held public meetings where virtually all public comment opposed the sale of the property. “That voice is being ignored as the process proceeds,” said DelleDonne.

The Wardman Team applauds the purposes of the bill to require more in-depth analysis prior to the surplus of District land and community engagement in real property surplus and disposition decisions, but remains skeptical that it addresses the problems. The record for comment is open until Dec. 21.[/quote]

Then it is a good thing the city isn't selling land to developers, at least where the Chevy Chase Community Center is concerned.

It kind of matters when people are articulating a position on an issue to use the basis of fact as part of the dialogue. Because lying and gaslighting truly undermine the position. [/quote]

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