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1. The school grounds are beautiful - this was the point I mentioned. It's basically a lawn, but fine, you think it will negatively effect aesthetics. That's one reason.

2. "this maintenance shed has nothing to do with academics" - that's not a point in favor of the RFK site, nor is it true since they plan to do some vocational training there.

3. "that RFK parking lot has not seen a car that close to Benning Rd -- other than those that have been abandoned -- in DECADES." - Not sure that is true, and I'd be interested in seeing your records on the subject, but nonetheless it isn't really an argument for RFK. The school grounds are also rarely used for parking.

4. "The existence of the Metro flyover demonstrates that the ownership/recreational use mandate can be overcome." - This is also not an argument in favor of RFK, it is a claim that using the land is possible. It is possible. There is no reason to believe that it is easy.

There is a cost with trying to use the RFK site in delay. And that delay doesn't mean you'll get to use it. And it would be harder to use that site for vocational training. The only benefit you've identified is one of aesthetics that could easily be dealt with. Far easier than getting to use the RFK land.

by David C on Jun 29, 2012 5:30 pm • link • report