9 05 2008
Looking Past the Capital City - The recent opening of the Washington Nationals’ baseball stadium culminated a decade of panoramic change in the District, one in which downtown and an array of long-forlorn neighborhoods blossomed. Despite all this growth, the WPost seems to want to move on and find the next big area. Don’t you think there is still a lot of work to be done on the areas that are still going through change, we don’t want to spread our resources to thin do we? [WPost]
I read a lot of the comments posted at Washingtonpost.com. Frankly, I am shocked by all the negativity and vitriol for the plans and aspirations for DC. Wow, just wow. I agree with the sentiment that we could be jeopardizing the charm of the city and the organic growth. But, seriously, look at those neighborhoods now? What is there? DC needs smart development for sure, and I am hopeful that is part of the vision. At least someone has a vision for this city as something more than the seat of Government.
Dream big, D.C. Set high goals, and make them a reality. Many people have negative comments about D.C. becoming an even bigger hub of entertainment, culture, cuisine, and urban life because they have no vested interest in they city evolving into a better place for themselves or anyone else. Many of them live in D.C. and have no concept of what an international city is, and they have most certainly contributed to the slow pace of positive change in the city. Negative energy encourages negative results. And, we have a lot of it floating around here. But, I have hope.