tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post6652524761863203321..comments2024-03-25T18:50:15.135-04:00Comments on DCmud - The Urban Real Estate Digest of Washington DC: Historic Gales School: The Anti-Shelter?Kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08295461340042242438noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-50403075122911873152010-04-21T11:52:15.562-04:002010-04-21T11:52:15.562-04:00We've had the shelter in our neighborhood for ...We've had the shelter in our neighborhood for years...the presence is not so noticeable....the proposed area is more logical...not in a residential area...more business/industry. I like the change and can't wait to see what new housing/retail will take the place of the mission on 14th. Hopefully not another restaurant...Crate and Barrel would be nice....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-2894043430216550082010-04-19T19:59:27.989-04:002010-04-19T19:59:27.989-04:00I think the previous comments reflect more on the ...I think the previous comments reflect more on the Central Union Mission approach than the second approach. The 2 proposals are like night and day. The RWW proposal reflects new thinking about homelessness that we desperately need. Anyone who has interacted with the men and women currently in RWW's programs knows that they are vastly more likely to make an area safer and cleaner than vice versa.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-13907430547874291432010-04-19T19:56:26.936-04:002010-04-19T19:56:26.936-04:00I think the above comments reflect more on the Cen...I think the above comments reflect more on the Central Union Mission approach than the second approach. The RWW proposal reflects the sort of new thinking about homelessness that we desperately need. Anyone who has interacted with the men and women currently in RWW's programs knows that they are vastly more likely to make an area safer and cleaner than vice versa.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-23589342317603771792010-04-19T15:50:48.129-04:002010-04-19T15:50:48.129-04:00this area is already a homeless haven being next t...this area is already a homeless haven being next to union station, so whats the big dealAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-34233541852382143312010-04-19T13:01:54.020-04:002010-04-19T13:01:54.020-04:00Just what this area of town needs - ANOTHER homele...Just what this area of town needs - ANOTHER homeless shelter. <br /><br />I'm sure the folks at Georgetown Law are thrilled to be nearly surrounded by the homeless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-24239533913849911002010-04-19T12:15:01.600-04:002010-04-19T12:15:01.600-04:00Not objecting to helping the homeless, just the lo...Not objecting to helping the homeless, just the locationAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-13436501055730936262010-04-19T11:34:10.959-04:002010-04-19T11:34:10.959-04:00I'm tired of these bad decisions bringing down...I'm tired of these bad decisions bringing down the safety and value of what should be prime real estate.KStreetQBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12768187333860525423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-25822636614759036012010-04-19T08:35:58.650-04:002010-04-19T08:35:58.650-04:00Yes, providing shelter and food for homeless peopl...Yes, providing shelter and food for homeless people is necessary and important. However, providing homeless people with the opportunity to acquire skills and to ultimately feed and shelter themselves is key.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-44768453363523941462010-04-18T11:33:19.997-04:002010-04-18T11:33:19.997-04:00i agree Anonymous 1, it is a waste of a great loca...i agree Anonymous 1, it is a waste of a great location and will drag down a neighborhood that was finally attractive and walkable. Guess that'll put an end to parking on G Street.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-50330029513308577842010-04-17T19:14:50.093-04:002010-04-17T19:14:50.093-04:00What a waste of prime space.What a waste of prime space.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com