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That'll Anacostia
A plan to spruce up D.C.'s Anacostia River has some residents anxious |
Ethan Goffman |
15 Mar 2006 |
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| In the southeast corner of Washington, D.C., the capital of the most powerful nation in history, lies a polluted, neglected neighborhood known as Anacostia. Slated for a grand renewal project centered on the local river that gives it its name, the area stands at the juncture of poverty and opportunity. If plans move forward, it will one day be a showcase of urban design, with revi ... |
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| Topics: environmental justice, green space, placemaking, politics, Poverty and the Environment, public lands, Washington DC (all these topics) |
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