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Southwest Washington, DC - A Closer Look

Southwest Washington, DC - A Closer Look

A massive urban renewal project in Southwest DC in the 1950s displaced 20,000 households and irreparably changed the character of the area.

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Lack of Street LifeThe 1950s plan has resulted in a lackluster street environment. Single-Use BuildingsMassive office buildings replaced the vibrant, if messy, corner businesses and dwellings of the old neighborhood. The new buildings empty out at 5:00 pm, contributing further to a dearth of street life.

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