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There are some good points here, but this whole discussion kind of makes my skin crawl. This is why urbanists are seen as elitist. After years of the city tearing down homeless shelters and leaving the city's most vulnerable residents even more vulnerable, we're now talking about a new shelter as just another urban amenity, comparing its utility in a neighborhood to coffeeshops and boutiques.

Yes, the city is ghettoizing these services, and yes, Anacostia deserves a chance to revitalize its downtown. But let's have this conversation with a little bit of understanding of the fact that we privileged urbanists share this city with an underserved community with tremendous need. And let's balance our need for another gallery or wine bar against their need for basic shelter.

And @Great, Anacostia is in Southeast, FYI.

by Tanya on Aug 2, 2011 3:10 pm • link • report

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