tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419843266836212215.post3215657159058081345..comments2023-06-15T14:04:55.344-04:00Comments on The Brightwoodian: Action items in preparation for tomorrow evening's meeting regarding the Wal-Mart plansStronghold D.C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15653750518766036284noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419843266836212215.post-40904670715684016192010-12-07T07:45:37.536-05:002010-12-07T07:45:37.536-05:00An empty lot is the end result of this opposition ...An empty lot is the end result of this opposition if Walmart says screw it and pulls out. Didn't that happen on the previous proposal? It's hard for the opposition to not be perceived as fighting for an empty lot, whatever best intentions are claimed. <br /><br />The old Sears in Tenleytown was like this Walmart proposal: a stand-alone, big box retail building with lots of parking below, and it was that way for decades. But recently it had several floors of residential built above it and the retail was divided up. <br /><br />Also, if Walmart poses a threat to existing retailers, then the same can be said about any other businesses that go may there. Let's face it, much of the retail on Georgia Ave. needs to step up their game, Walmart or not, because at present it's miserable. I wonder how many residents flock to SS or PG plaza to shop, because there's nowhere local go?<br /><br />Finally, as much as some would like a Whole Foods or Gap or whatever more "upscale" retail, that just ain't going to happen on Georgia Ave presently. In fact, a low-cost retailer would benefit the lower income and elderly who dominate the demographic here. I'll bet even folks from west of the park will go there... just because you're rich doesn't mean you prefer to spend more money for the same products.<br /><br />This should be considered the start, not the "tragic" end. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419843266836212215.post-78470455387747667902010-12-07T04:45:51.433-05:002010-12-07T04:45:51.433-05:00Brightwoodian, you are wrong to try and wlow this....Brightwoodian, you are wrong to try and wlow this. If you help destroy this development this will be the second lost opportunity at that intersection in the last few years. The last was opportunity was destroyed over concerns about a car barn for crying out loud. Please, for those of us that need this development please stand down. While WalMart is not perfect it is the best opportunity likely for this area of the city, if you think other businesses are interested or in line you are deluding yourself. By your own profile you are a recent transplant to this area, so please just stay quite until you've been there for a few years and don't help keep that corner blighted. Your saying you don't want to see that corner as a run down dump, which is what it already is and has been for years. PLEASE STOP!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419843266836212215.post-13467075766720399982010-12-06T19:51:55.683-05:002010-12-06T19:51:55.683-05:00Yeah, I'm not advocating for an empty lot! I ...Yeah, I'm not advocating for an empty lot! I want to see growth on Georgia Avenue. I just have my doubts that more businesses are going to want to set up shop on the same block as a Wal-Mart. And if we end up with even <i>more</i> empty storefronts, Georgia Avenue will be a run-down dump...with a Wal-Mart.<br /><br />I'd love to be proven wrong. I haven't heard any updates on Emory's planned development, but I'm hoping they can get started soon, and that they can attract good tenants to their ground-floor retail spaces.The Brightwoodianhttp://thebrightwoodian.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419843266836212215.post-14503831401672062922010-12-06T19:00:47.393-05:002010-12-06T19:00:47.393-05:00An empty lot sure isn't going to anchor any de...An empty lot sure isn't going to anchor any development. It's just going to continue to anchor crime, and continue to showcase Georgia Ave as a run-down dump who's primary benefit is getting to and from Md as quickly as possible.<br /> <br />As far as assessing impact, yeah there will be more traffic. On a site that large, it doesn't matter whether it's a single large store or several smaller ones, there will be more cars and people around. It's change, and I think worth it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419843266836212215.post-90119405099759958412010-12-06T15:52:27.307-05:002010-12-06T15:52:27.307-05:00Anonymous: The problem is I'm not convinced th...Anonymous: The problem is I'm not convinced that Wal-Mart will be an anchor for more development. I haven't heard too many stories from communities that have been revitalized by Wal-Mart, but I've heard about plenty of communities that Wal-Mart has sucked dry. Upper Georgia Avenue is already struggling (obviously you know that). The corner at Georgia and Missouri is a very important anchor for the community's economic development, and I think it's wise to be cautious about the tenant that goes into the new development.Stronghold D.C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15653750518766036284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419843266836212215.post-73728290183579557912010-12-06T15:25:08.064-05:002010-12-06T15:25:08.064-05:00Please, please, please stop making things difficul...Please, please, please stop making things difficult for this developer. For years we Brightwood residents have complained about the lack of shopping opportunities in Brightwood. Because of our high crime rate and generally seedy neighborhood, it is going to be hard to find a company willing to set up shop here. Well, we finally found one so instead of making things difficult, let's welcome them with open arms!! A new retailer means potential new jobs (something people are ALWAYS complaining about at community meetings), more shopping opportunities (because with the Walmart, other businesses will soon follow), and lower crime (because whenever one of these large stores sets up shop they work out special deals with the MPD to keep crime down). <br /><br />Sorry, but there is nothing "historic" about the Curtis Chevrolet spot. It's a seedy, disguesting corner that desperately needs a retailer like Walmart. I don't love Walmart, but I'm happy we're just getting something that will make our neighborhood more desireable. It will likely serve as an anchor for other businesses and that's a totally awesome thing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com