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I see DC continuing to gentrify by continuing to improve neighborhoods by building expensive housing, restaurants, retail etc. with the same height limits that are in place now. I don't think we'll see skyscrapers in DC until every square inch of this city is gentrified. With such rapid gentrification we could definitely see DC loosening up its height limits within the next 25 to 50 years unless Congress wants to make the city a high end city overall which I think is a great idea since its our nation's capital. It all comes down to supply and demand. Some people don't agree that this city should only be accessible to people making big bucks. As someone in a high income bracket with no debt I don't mind paying a premium to live in a city that has so much to offer. If someone can't afford to live in a place that is rapidly becoming more expensive I don't feel bad for them. Either go back to school and/or work harder to make more money or move out.
If only life were so simple. I often wonder where some of you people get your values from. With an attitude like that DC and the rest of the country is doomed.
If only life were so simple. I often wonder where some of you people get your values from. With an attitude like that DC and the rest of the country is doomed.
I think what RLCMA was trying to say is people should live where they can afford to live.
Just like no one is entitled to live in Beverly Hills.. no one is entitled to live in DC.
I think what RLCMA was trying to say is people should live where they can afford to live.
Just like no one is entitled to live in Beverly Hills.. no one is entitled to live in DC.
This issue with that philosophy is that it continues to support the notion that poor people should only be allowed to live in poor areas, which usually have their own host of problems such as crime, drugs, underfunded schools, low access to jobs and resources, less political influence, environmental issues, etc. Studies have shown that if you allow poor people to live and integrate with other classes of people that they will have better economic upward mobility and so will their children.
If only life were so simple. I often wonder where some of you people get your values from. With an attitude like that DC and the rest of the country is doomed.
Values? Obviously you're someone in a lower income bracket than me as those are the only people that complain about affordability. It's called supply and demand. Personally, I can afford the high rents in DC and why wouldn't I want to associate with people in a similar socioeconomic class? Is intermingling social classes in a city really imperative for its success?
This issue with that philosophy is that it continues to support the notion that poor people should only be allowed to live in poor areas, which usually have their own host of problems such as crime, drugs, underfunded schools, low access to jobs and resources, less political influence, environmental issues, etc. Studies have shown that if you allow poor people to live and integrate with other classes of people that they will have better economic upward mobility and so will their children.
Bingo! People should live where they can afford to live. Some people on this forum think its bad for a city to gentrify which pushes certain people out. It is what it is. Does it suck for some? Yes. Is it good for others? Yes. I make a good income but I'm moving out of DC in September most likely when my lease is up because I consider the huge amount I pay in rent to be ridiculous for what I get out of the city. If I were a government wonk or consultant or some other common professional in this city it may make sense for me to pay the high premium to be surrounded by like minded people. I'm a guy in the private sector which I find rare where I live (Navy Yard) as its down the street from the Hill. I have nothing in common with the uptight people in my neighborhood who have whack jobs for the government and aren't friendly unless they know you (and even if they do most aren't friendly).
Bingo! People should live where they can afford to live. Some people on this forum think its bad for a city to gentrify which pushes certain people out. It is what it is. Does it suck for some? Yes. Is it good for others? Yes. I make a good income but I'm moving out of DC in September most likely when my lease is up because I consider the huge amount I pay in rent to be ridiculous for what I get out of the city. If I were a government wonk or consultant or some other common professional in this city it may make sense for me to pay the high premium to be surrounded by like minded people. I'm a guy in the private sector which I find rare where I live (Navy Yard) as its down the street from the Hill. I have nothing in common with the uptight people in my neighborhood who have whack jobs for the government and aren't friendly unless they know you (and even if they do most aren't friendly).
Do you feel that teachers, policemen, and firefighters should have the opportunity to live in the communities that they serve or if it's to expensive for them to live there that they should just they also be forced to commute in from other parts of the region?
DC can keep the low buildings, VA and MD appreciate DCs business. Simple economics, business (corprations with hundreds of people) need large and real buildings, and they cant buy an ENTIRE building like HUD or department of transportation. DC aint got it - so they move out to VA or MoCo.
Does DC need skyscrapers? The real question is - does DC need new business, or is pulling off of the government going to do the trick....
Do you feel that teachers, policemen, and firefighters should have the opportunity to live in the communities that they serve or if it's to expensive for them to live there that they should just they also be forced to commute in from other parts of the region?
Commute. Do you not understand supply and demand? Have you never taken macroeconomics? Life isn't fair my friend. Deal with it.
We get this identical posting about every three months. Can't we just merge it with all the other discussions and then lock the thread. Everything has been said.
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With an attitude like that DC and the rest of the country is doomed.
