tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post5074983387533951885..comments2024-03-13T23:35:16.711-04:00Comments on DCmud - The Urban Real Estate Digest of Washington DC: Ft. Totten on the RiseKenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08295461340042242438noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-95046394482346792013-04-15T13:24:15.009-04:002013-04-15T13:24:15.009-04:00Wow, Tom you really should have stayed in Adams Mo...Wow, Tom you really should have stayed in Adams Morgan. You really have no clue what this neighborhood ia about. I'm white, I live in one of those duplexes across from the metro, been here 6 years. I am forever grateful for the long time residents of this community who helped shape it and continue to work at keeping it a lovely safe place for all those who love it. I would much rather see those home owners stay and continue to contribute to the wonderful community of North Michigan Park. If "this end" of South Dakota bothers you so much, please stay away. We don't want you here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-19101042823906882892013-01-18T04:55:13.527-05:002013-01-18T04:55:13.527-05:00Hmmm. Wonder what "Tom in Michigan Park"...Hmmm. Wonder what "Tom in Michigan Park"'s house looks like? I happen to love my little 70-year-old house in that area.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-86507934764350922632012-05-21T10:29:05.520-04:002012-05-21T10:29:05.520-04:00Wow Tom! You should have stayed your yuppie ass in...Wow Tom! You should have stayed your yuppie ass in Adams Morgan, you elitist piece of crap! You are the type of person we DON'T want in our communities! Go back to middle America and farm cattle and corn!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-77044257179345429322012-05-10T15:30:09.443-04:002012-05-10T15:30:09.443-04:00This will be a boon for the community but I have m...This will be a boon for the community but I have mixed feeling about the never ending wave of gentrification coming to the neighborhood in grew up in. First my parents still in Brookland, I own a home in Lamont/Riggs. The development will be desirable however I find Tom of Michigan’s attitude insulting. Those are well maintained three story homes own by people that are responsible DC residents that have raised children and built a community. Hopefully their children will retain ownership of these homes creating increased wealth and cultural capital.C S Princehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08706596423979241949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-57339085053587193562012-03-27T10:46:28.812-04:002012-03-27T10:46:28.812-04:00Okay, so I like the upper image...but WTH is with ...Okay, so I like the upper image...but WTH is with the soon to look dated lower image? It reminds me of the District Bldg at 14th & U! Ugh! The other thing that kills me: that neighborhood needs essentials before it needs a Children's Museum! Give me a REAL grocer instead!Denhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14809791953062263840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-45942961666036170022012-03-26T17:59:01.019-04:002012-03-26T17:59:01.019-04:00"State-of-the-art in the 1940s". Ha! W..."State-of-the-art in the 1940s". Ha! Well, these duplexes are now 70 years old, and clearly suffer from physical and functional obsolescence. Perhaps I was too kind calling them decrepit; they look like crap.<br /><br />One obvious advantage of redevelopment at this end of South Dakota: rising land values, which will serve as an incentive for owners of such properties to sell.<br /><br />Let's hope so. That end of South Dakota/Riggs needs all the help it can get.<br /><br />Tom in Michigan ParkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-33803611711524833672012-03-24T20:44:50.329-04:002012-03-24T20:44:50.329-04:00I believe "decrepit" is a bit extreme. T...I believe "decrepit" is a bit extreme. The town homes you are referring to were actually state of the art at the time. Forced air heating and insulated aluminum wiring were the latest technologies in the late 40's. They are essentially half size versions of the detached colonials that are prevalent in Queens Chapel.Sivadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-74250478953240362712012-03-23T00:17:04.683-04:002012-03-23T00:17:04.683-04:00We moved to Michigan Park (from Adams Morgan) in 2...We moved to Michigan Park (from Adams Morgan) in 2004, two miles down South Dakota from this site, a much nicer, stable neighborhood than the one that surrounds this site.<br /><br />I am grateful beyond words that this project is about to start. Combine this with Lowe Enterprises' Fort Totten Square, and DDOT's $10 million re-construction of the South Dakota/Riggs intersection, this will be a different world in 3 to 5years. The design is beautiful.<br /><br />Let's hope residents of the decrepit duplexes across the street from this site see the writing on the wall, and can laugh all the way to the bank with redevelopment of that side of South Dakota.<br /><br />Good grief, Cafritz, bury the utility lines. That streetscape effort will be completely wasted if those lines remain elevated.<br /><br />Tom in Michigan ParkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-54215966988041585762012-03-22T14:01:33.749-04:002012-03-22T14:01:33.749-04:00If they are going to spend all this money, why are...If they are going to spend all this money, why are they not burying the utility-power lines!!??? The above ground power lines make it look cheesy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-50036520164925178332012-03-22T12:11:06.060-04:002012-03-22T12:11:06.060-04:00that streetscape looks like shite! WTF?that streetscape looks like shite! WTF?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-23424282307360890452012-03-22T09:53:02.799-04:002012-03-22T09:53:02.799-04:00How many units will be available and affordable fo...How many units will be available and affordable for purchase by federal employees?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-40417326668552717952012-03-21T20:05:39.439-04:002012-03-21T20:05:39.439-04:00A Shalom Baranes Architects project in upper NE? I...A Shalom Baranes Architects project in upper NE? I still am in shock. The building, although still leaves much to be desired, is at least more iconic than other DC architecture that has appeared. I hope the city uses this opportunity to create a streetscape similar to 1st street NoMa, which is one of the most successful sidewalk designs in the region imo. Now if they would raze the dreaded eyesore of an apartment complex to the west and do it correctly this time. How does Hyattsville, MD get better quality apartment design? Hopefully this project will make other developers see the light.Sivadnoreply@blogger.com