Anonymous
01/21/2026 20:04
Subject: Superfresh AU Park - Spring Valley
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I am not a lawyer and this would probably be illegal anyway (discrimination based on age) and some other issues, but I honestly feel that once you hit a certain age you should not have a say on things like this.
More specifically, once you hit say 65 (or 70) you should not be able to block developments that will benefit so many people just because you think the historic character will change (or some other bs like that).
You must be a ageist shill for Greater Greater Washington/Ward Smart Growth
Wow you sound unhinged. And no, not a shill for anyone. Just not a fan of super old people objecting to decisions that will positively affect many people, just because they don't want the area that they live in to change (even though they will be leaving that area for either a retirement home or Florida in a few years anyway). It's super selfish frankly to block that Superfresh.
It's like (not the same thing obviously) like the Brexit vote. The old people (majority of old voters) voted to leave the EU for whatever reason (racism), which screwed the younger people who wanted to stay (majority of younger population wanted to stay) and would actually get affected by the decision for many more years than the older folks.
You are ageist and discriminatory. While I think Brexit was a bad choice, that's how voting works.
Anonymous
01/21/2026 18:40
Subject: Superfresh AU Park - Spring Valley
Anonymous
01/21/2026 16:58
Subject: Superfresh AU Park - Spring Valley
I walked by the old Superfresh site yesterday and see quite a bit of work going on.
Anyone have a link to the development plans? Curious what will be there.
Anyone have a link to the development plans? Curious what will be there.
Anonymous
05/19/2024 15:33
Subject: Superfresh AU Park - Spring Valley
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It’s not just people 65+, but yes they do tend to dominate the no change unreasonable people on the ANC 3E meetings I’ve called in to. Younger people are mostly too busy. Also younger people may be in support of development, but are not super worked up about it like the older people who call in - l think it’s a case of the vocal minority dominating. So, as a 40 something who does want to see development, especially on the horribly under used Wisconsin corridor, l would encourage others who are pro development to get more involved. Otherwise the NIMBYs continue to dominate and all we get are vape shops, banks, mattress and frame stores on parts of Wisconsin.
You might sway more neighbors to your vison if you start calling Wisconsin an avenue and not a “corridor.” People don’t want to live in corridors.
One of the neighbors opposed to the development where Nordstrom Rack used to be said it was supposed to be a destination for people to come from all over the area friendship heights to shop. Most of us realize that was tried and failed. Ya l realize it’s an avenue but also a major street, our “Main Street” and many blocks of it are wasted on stuff like vape shops. I and neighbors I’ve talked to would prefer it to be better used. Like that stretch around GDS - what a waste.
Anonymous
05/19/2024 14:18
Subject: Superfresh AU Park - Spring Valley
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I am not a lawyer and this would probably be illegal anyway (discrimination based on age) and some other issues, but I honestly feel that once you hit a certain age you should not have a say on things like this.
More specifically, once you hit say 65 (or 70) you should not be able to block developments that will benefit so many people just because you think the historic character will change (or some other bs like that).
You must be a ageist shill for Greater Greater Washington/Ward Smart Growth
Wow you sound unhinged. And no, not a shill for anyone. Just not a fan of super old people objecting to decisions that will positively affect many people, just because they don't want the area that they live in to change (even though they will be leaving that area for either a retirement home or Florida in a few years anyway). It's super selfish frankly to block that Superfresh.
It's like (not the same thing obviously) like the Brexit vote. The old people (majority of old voters) voted to leave the EU for whatever reason (racism), which screwed the younger people who wanted to stay (majority of younger population wanted to stay) and would actually get affected by the decision for many more years than the older folks.
65 is super old?? omg
Anonymous
05/19/2024 14:09
Subject: Superfresh AU Park - Spring Valley
Anonymous wrote:It’s not just people 65+, but yes they do tend to dominate the no change unreasonable people on the ANC 3E meetings I’ve called in to. Younger people are mostly too busy. Also younger people may be in support of development, but are not super worked up about it like the older people who call in - l think it’s a case of the vocal minority dominating. So, as a 40 something who does want to see development, especially on the horribly under used Wisconsin corridor, l would encourage others who are pro development to get more involved. Otherwise the NIMBYs continue to dominate and all we get are vape shops, banks, mattress and frame stores on parts of Wisconsin.
Here’s an idea that would unite young and old: bring back the Super Fresh. It was perfect for the community.
Anonymous
05/19/2024 14:08
Subject: Superfresh AU Park - Spring Valley
What ever happened to “Harvard Square”, the mixed-use center that GDS and a development partner planned to build along Wisconsin?
Anonymous
05/19/2024 14:06
Subject: Superfresh AU Park - Spring Valley
Anonymous wrote:It’s not just people 65+, but yes they do tend to dominate the no change unreasonable people on the ANC 3E meetings I’ve called in to. Younger people are mostly too busy. Also younger people may be in support of development, but are not super worked up about it like the older people who call in - l think it’s a case of the vocal minority dominating. So, as a 40 something who does want to see development, especially on the horribly under used Wisconsin corridor, l would encourage others who are pro development to get more involved. Otherwise the NIMBYs continue to dominate and all we get are vape shops, banks, mattress and frame stores on parts of Wisconsin.
You might sway more neighbors to your vison if you start calling Wisconsin an avenue and not a “corridor.” People don’t want to live in corridors.
Anonymous
05/19/2024 11:53
Subject: Superfresh AU Park - Spring Valley
It’s not just people 65+, but yes they do tend to dominate the no change unreasonable people on the ANC 3E meetings I’ve called in to. Younger people are mostly too busy. Also younger people may be in support of development, but are not super worked up about it like the older people who call in - l think it’s a case of the vocal minority dominating. So, as a 40 something who does want to see development, especially on the horribly under used Wisconsin corridor, l would encourage others who are pro development to get more involved. Otherwise the NIMBYs continue to dominate and all we get are vape shops, banks, mattress and frame stores on parts of Wisconsin.
Anonymous
05/19/2024 10:59
Subject: Superfresh AU Park - Spring Valley
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I am not a lawyer and this would probably be illegal anyway (discrimination based on age) and some other issues, but I honestly feel that once you hit a certain age you should not have a say on things like this.
More specifically, once you hit say 65 (or 70) you should not be able to block developments that will benefit so many people just because you think the historic character will change (or some other bs like that).
You must be a ageist shill for Greater Greater Washington/Ward Smart Growth
Wow you sound unhinged. And no, not a shill for anyone. Just not a fan of super old people objecting to decisions that will positively affect many people, just because they don't want the area that they live in to change (even though they will be leaving that area for either a retirement home or Florida in a few years anyway). It's super selfish frankly to block that Superfresh.
It's like (not the same thing obviously) like the Brexit vote. The old people (majority of old voters) voted to leave the EU for whatever reason (racism), which screwed the younger people who wanted to stay (majority of younger population wanted to stay) and would actually get affected by the decision for many more years than the older folks.
Anonymous
05/18/2024 20:37
Subject: Superfresh AU Park - Spring Valley
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:After 10 years, the four neighbors (from Wesley Heights and spring valley) have finally lost all legal options. Hopefully Valor can get lending and start soon! https://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/219-unit_development_planned_for_au_park_superfresh_site_can_finally_move_f/22151
Are they still alive?
That super fresh was a dump even in the 1990s when I was working in DeCarlos while finishing graduate school.
healthcare is really good for old white people in NW dc.
Anonymous
05/18/2024 19:32
Subject: Superfresh AU Park - Spring Valley
Anonymous wrote:After 10 years, the four neighbors (from Wesley Heights and spring valley) have finally lost all legal options. Hopefully Valor can get lending and start soon! https://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/219-unit_development_planned_for_au_park_superfresh_site_can_finally_move_f/22151
Are they still alive?
That super fresh was a dump even in the 1990s when I was working in DeCarlos while finishing graduate school.
Anonymous
05/18/2024 16:52
Subject: Superfresh AU Park - Spring Valley
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:So weird that Frumin isn’t pushing for affordable/low income housing here. Why is he letting Connecticut Ave have all the fun? Weird.
But will the Lady Bird have pickle ball ?!
Noooooooooo!
Doesn’t CM Frumin want his neighborhood to be welcoming and inclusive ?
Anonymous
05/18/2024 16:51
Subject: Superfresh AU Park - Spring Valley
Anonymous wrote:I am not a lawyer and this would probably be illegal anyway (discrimination based on age) and some other issues, but I honestly feel that once you hit a certain age you should not have a say on things like this.
More specifically, once you hit say 65 (or 70) you should not be able to block developments that will benefit so many people just because you think the historic character will change (or some other bs like that).
You must be a ageist shill for Greater Greater Washington/Ward Smart Growth
Anonymous
05/16/2024 20:19
Subject: Superfresh AU Park - Spring Valley
I am not a lawyer and this would probably be illegal anyway (discrimination based on age) and some other issues, but I honestly feel that once you hit a certain age you should not have a say on things like this.
More specifically, once you hit say 65 (or 70) you should not be able to block developments that will benefit so many people just because you think the historic character will change (or some other bs like that).
More specifically, once you hit say 65 (or 70) you should not be able to block developments that will benefit so many people just because you think the historic character will change (or some other bs like that).