Comments on: Update on Central Union Mission Plans for Georgia Ave. Location (from the chairman of anc 1a and the rep for 1a08) and a response from the Mission http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/09/update-on-central-union-mission-plans-for-georgia-ave-location-from-the-chairman-of-anc-1a-and-the-rep-for-1a08/ Welcome to the beautiful life Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:23:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Chocolate City Resident http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/09/update-on-central-union-mission-plans-for-georgia-ave-location-from-the-chairman-of-anc-1a-and-the-rep-for-1a08/#comment-37557 Chocolate City Resident Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:13:10 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/09/update-on-central-union-mission-plans-for-georgia-ave-location-from-the-chairman-of-anc-1a-and-the-rep-for-1a08/#comment-37557 As one who lived for many years near the Mission down in east Dupont who now lives east of Georgia, may I just say that the mission posed no real issue at all in the neighborhood, ever, as far as I am concerned. It's not the older black men needing a hand that freak me out, it's the black teenagers with guns (and tough bad ass attitudes too), and more importantly the near complete lack of effective laws, enforcement, and prosecution of black juvenile violent crime in this city. When was the last time you heard of a gang of white kids running around DC beating the crap out of a grandma and leaving her for dead, or worse, an old man who actually died of his beating. blah blah blah, it goes on and on. As one who lived for many years near the Mission down in east Dupont who now lives east of Georgia, may I just say that the mission posed no real issue at all in the neighborhood, ever, as far as I am concerned. It’s not the older black men needing a hand that freak me out, it’s the black teenagers with guns (and tough bad ass attitudes too), and more importantly the near complete lack of effective laws, enforcement, and prosecution of black juvenile violent crime in this city. When was the last time you heard of a gang of white kids running around DC beating the crap out of a grandma and leaving her for dead, or worse, an old man who actually died of his beating. blah blah blah, it goes on and on.

]]> By: Just Joe http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/09/update-on-central-union-mission-plans-for-georgia-ave-location-from-the-chairman-of-anc-1a-and-the-rep-for-1a08/#comment-37556 Just Joe Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:51:03 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/09/update-on-central-union-mission-plans-for-georgia-ave-location-from-the-chairman-of-anc-1a-and-the-rep-for-1a08/#comment-37556 For anyone interested in the outcome that doesn't already know, there is a generally good summary of the meeting here http://wp.me/pBcgc-8O For anyone interested in the outcome that doesn’t already know, there is a generally good summary of the meeting here http://wp.me/pBcgc-8O

]]> By: Kate http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/09/update-on-central-union-mission-plans-for-georgia-ave-location-from-the-chairman-of-anc-1a-and-the-rep-for-1a08/#comment-37555 Kate Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:05:28 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/09/update-on-central-union-mission-plans-for-georgia-ave-location-from-the-chairman-of-anc-1a-and-the-rep-for-1a08/#comment-37555 How well has this meeting been publicized outside of this blog? Does anyone know? How well has this meeting been publicized outside of this blog? Does anyone know?

]]> By: It's Just Too Bad... http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/09/update-on-central-union-mission-plans-for-georgia-ave-location-from-the-chairman-of-anc-1a-and-the-rep-for-1a08/#comment-37554 It's Just Too Bad... Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:36:50 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/09/update-on-central-union-mission-plans-for-georgia-ave-location-from-the-chairman-of-anc-1a-and-the-rep-for-1a08/#comment-37554 With all due respect Prince, this blog used to be so much more enjoyable several years ago –before the re-design, the sponsors, the pet & tattoo non-sense, the rigidity of "stuff white people like," the feigned social liberalism, and the resultant blatant narcissism. It would have been better had the Washington Post never taken notice of your formally friendly neighborhood site. With all due respect Prince, this blog used to be so much more enjoyable several years ago –before the re-design, the sponsors, the pet & tattoo non-sense, the rigidity of “stuff white people like,” the feigned social liberalism, and the resultant blatant narcissism.

It would have been better had the Washington Post never taken notice of your formally friendly neighborhood site.

]]> By: Tim http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/09/update-on-central-union-mission-plans-for-georgia-ave-location-from-the-chairman-of-anc-1a-and-the-rep-for-1a08/#comment-37553 Tim Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:30:56 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/09/update-on-central-union-mission-plans-for-georgia-ave-location-from-the-chairman-of-anc-1a-and-the-rep-for-1a08/#comment-37553 "Most housing professionals agree that concentrating assisted-housing for low- and very low-income Americans in dense, urban areas is not an effective use of scarce affordable housing resources. Over the past decade, professionals in the affordable housing industry have turned increasingly to mixed-income housing as an alternative to traditional assisted-housing initiatives. Mixed-income housing is an attractive option because, in addition to creating housing units for occupancy by low-income households, it also contributes to the diversity and stability of American communities. " (HUD - http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/affordablehousing/library/modelguides/2004/200315.cfm) “Most housing professionals agree that concentrating assisted-housing for low- and very low-income Americans in dense, urban areas is not an effective use of scarce affordable housing resources. Over the past decade, professionals in the affordable housing industry have turned increasingly to mixed-income housing as an alternative to traditional assisted-housing initiatives. Mixed-income housing is an attractive option because, in addition to creating housing units for occupancy by low-income households, it also contributes to the diversity and stability of American communities. ” (HUD – http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/affordablehousing/library/modelguides/2004/200315.cfm)

]]> By: anonymous http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/09/update-on-central-union-mission-plans-for-georgia-ave-location-from-the-chairman-of-anc-1a-and-the-rep-for-1a08/#comment-37552 anonymous Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:45:17 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/09/update-on-central-union-mission-plans-for-georgia-ave-location-from-the-chairman-of-anc-1a-and-the-rep-for-1a08/#comment-37552 Not the one downtown. Its bathroom doubles as a shower for the homeless. Now wait a minute, maybe we're onto something! Not the one downtown. Its bathroom doubles as a shower for the homeless. Now wait a minute, maybe we’re onto something!

]]> By: voiceofreason http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/09/update-on-central-union-mission-plans-for-georgia-ave-location-from-the-chairman-of-anc-1a-and-the-rep-for-1a08/#comment-37551 voiceofreason Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:38:32 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/09/update-on-central-union-mission-plans-for-georgia-ave-location-from-the-chairman-of-anc-1a-and-the-rep-for-1a08/#comment-37551 Have you been in a Borders lately? Count the non-yuppies. You'll only need one hand. Have you been in a Borders lately? Count the non-yuppies. You’ll only need one hand.

]]> By: anonymous http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/09/update-on-central-union-mission-plans-for-georgia-ave-location-from-the-chairman-of-anc-1a-and-the-rep-for-1a08/#comment-37550 anonymous Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:38:05 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/09/update-on-central-union-mission-plans-for-georgia-ave-location-from-the-chairman-of-anc-1a-and-the-rep-for-1a08/#comment-37550 "yuppie bookstore" How dare you assume only yuppies enjoy bookstores. That's as bad as people who deride minorities who study hard as "acting white." “yuppie bookstore” How dare you assume only yuppies enjoy bookstores. That’s as bad as people who deride minorities who study hard as “acting white.”

]]> By: voiceofreason http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/09/update-on-central-union-mission-plans-for-georgia-ave-location-from-the-chairman-of-anc-1a-and-the-rep-for-1a08/#comment-37549 voiceofreason Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:53:35 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/09/update-on-central-union-mission-plans-for-georgia-ave-location-from-the-chairman-of-anc-1a-and-the-rep-for-1a08/#comment-37549 Bookstores are closing nationwide, not expanding, and besides, a yuppie book seller may be desired by many in the community, but it's certainly not a necessity like affordable housing is. Bookstores are closing nationwide, not expanding, and besides, a yuppie book seller may be desired by many in the community, but it’s certainly not a necessity like affordable housing is.

]]> By: home-owner http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/09/update-on-central-union-mission-plans-for-georgia-ave-location-from-the-chairman-of-anc-1a-and-the-rep-for-1a08/#comment-37548 home-owner Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:05:33 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/09/update-on-central-union-mission-plans-for-georgia-ave-location-from-the-chairman-of-anc-1a-and-the-rep-for-1a08/#comment-37548 Actually, I was hoping for a Borders with a cafe on the second floor for sipping coffee while reading and looking out the window. A Borders is something the whole community could enjoy. Actually, I was hoping for a Borders with a cafe on the second floor for sipping coffee while reading and looking out the window.

A Borders is something the whole community could enjoy.

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