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@Stringsattached, if you're describing "community infrastructure" in part as adequately addressing the unemployment situation (who is employable and willing to work) commercial development can be an answer to that question.

There is no one magic wand that will solve this. But there are things that, working altogether, will. So I don't think it's necessary for us to only address the community infrastructure while ignoring increased opportunities for development. If that were the case, the Giant on Alabama Ave wouldn't be built because the unemployment situation was so bad. That's not what we need.

And although I acknowledge there's no one thing that will revitalize Anacostia, we have enough experience to know the pros and cons of additional social service programs. The question here is whether a n'hood in the midst of a serious revitalization benefits from this shelter. I'll acknowledge in advance that it may sound crass, but I'm more concerned about that than I am about the women (as unfortunate as their station may be) who will be housed there.

by HogWash on Aug 4, 2011 11:43 am • link • report

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