Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
forget the gentrification aspect why in the almighty hell you going to put gambling on good hope and MLK??????????? anyone whos ACTUALLY BEEN THROUGH anacostia will tell you both of those strips are narrow. Its not built to handle the type of traffic thats going to create.....and its not going to be something solely for gentrifiers alot of locals (many with liquor in their systems) will show up to gamble. They better hire good security.....
Sounds like the Horseshoe in Baltimore. Don't need anymore casinos, let the one at National Harbor open first, sheesh.
forget the gentrification aspect why in the almighty hell you going to put gambling on good hope and MLK??????????? anyone whos ACTUALLY BEEN THROUGH anacostia will tell you both of those strips are narrow. Its not built to handle the type of traffic thats going to create.....and its not going to be something solely for gentrifiers alot of locals (many with liquor in their systems) will show up to gamble. They better hire good security.....
It would be a 9,000 sqft facility. Not big at all. For comparison, the Horseshoe gaming floor is 122,000 sqft. MGM National Harbor will be 125,000 sqft. Hell, even Dave & Buster's is 40,000 - 65,000 sqft. So, you're talking maybe the size of your average Cheesecake Factory for a gaming floor. That wouldn't cause much traffic at all.
It would be a 9,000 sqft facility. Not big at all. For comparison, the Horseshoe gaming floor is 122,000 sqft. MGM National Harbor will be 125,000 sqft. Hell, even Dave & Buster's is 40,000 - 65,000 sqft. So, you're talking maybe the size of your average Cheesecake Factory for a gaming floor. That wouldn't cause much traffic at all.
It will... That's a narrow street... Only reason why traffic is not out of hand now is cause most of it is local, build a casino there and it's a rap. D.C as a city was not designed for the type of development that has happened over the last few years but that's the one thing that these developers either can't or refuse to see. Gallery place is a prime example. How do you have all of that going on with only 2 lanes for traffic each way ?
It would be a 9,000 sqft facility. Not big at all. For comparison, the Horseshoe gaming floor is 122,000 sqft. MGM National Harbor will be 125,000 sqft. Hell, even Dave & Buster's is 40,000 - 65,000 sqft. So, you're talking maybe the size of your average Cheesecake Factory for a gaming floor. That wouldn't cause much traffic at all.
And even if you did put a Cheesecake Factory right there, it WOULD cause heavy traffic.
And even if you did put a Cheesecake Factory right there, it WOULD cause heavy traffic.
Really? One restaurant? We're not talking about a grocery store where people go in for about 15 minutes and come out making constant traffic. People actually sit down and spend time at a restaurant. I fail to see how such a restaurant would cause traffic on a city street if it has its own parking unless people are double parking in the street?
Really? One restaurant? We're not talking about a grocery store where people go in for about 15 minutes and come out making constant traffic. People actually sit down and spend time at a restaurant. I fail to see how such a restaurant would cause traffic on a city street if it has its own parking unless people are double parking in the street?
bc in a neighborhood like anacostia you build it theyll come esp if its within reach of locals
It will... That's a narrow street... Only reason why traffic is not out of hand now is cause most of it is local, build a casino there and it's a rap. D.C as a city was not designed for the type of development that has happened over the last few years but that's the one thing that these developers either can't or refuse to see. Gallery place is a prime example. How do you have all of that going on with only 2 lanes for traffic each way ?
People can get around without cars.
Very few people travel by car in successfully planned neighborhoods. Vehicle traffic in North Arlington has been flat and even decreased in spots over the last couple decades despite development. London has more bicyclists than drivers in its core, nevermind all the people using transit there.
I dont know why people keep spewing nonsense like "DC wasnt designed for this." Please tell me of a city where everything was designed perfectly and there's no traffic. This is hardly unique to DC.
bc in a neighborhood like anacostia you build it theyll come esp if its within reach of locals
But it's 9,000 sqft. lol I think people see the word casino and think Maryland Live or The Horseshoe. No, it's practically a small bingo hall. And you can have only so many people in that room according to fire codes. I'm sorry, I just think there won't be much traffic. Especially if MGM opens before they even sniff an approval for a 9,000 sqft casino.
Not only that, this casino will only have table games. Only a small demographic plays table games. This would reduce the number of visitors even further.
I totally agree that if this was a 100,000 sgft casino with table games, slots, and restaurants, then yes. Traffic would be a concern.
My guess is that it will get denied. You have MGM 7 miles away with tons of slots, what most people go to casinos for anyway.
That part of Anacostia is still struggling for revitalization. Throwing a casino over there before revitalization gains momentum would give some developers pause.
It will... That's a narrow street... Only reason why traffic is not out of hand now is cause most of it is local, build a casino there and it's a rap. D.C as a city was not designed for the type of development that has happened over the last few years but that's the one thing that these developers either can't or refuse to see. Gallery place is a prime example. How do you have all of that going on with only 2 lanes for traffic each way ?
Because there are 6 metro lines within a four block radius. This is a city, people take the train, walk, and ride bikes. Driving is only one of the options to get around. Ever been to Paris and seen their streets? And you're talking about D.C.? Really?
Enough casinos in Maryland. Why not a sports and entertainment complex, like a place for basketball, batting cages, maybe skating (ice and roller) rock climbing, health club, etc.
Urban casinos don't make money, not to poo poo on the Horseshoe again, but they have had their share of problems and don't bring the high rollers and don't make a lot of money, that's what the National Harbor casino will do.
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
