Comments on: H Street NE May Cap its Clubs

By: RV

RV — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:52:31 +0000

Private investment and increased interest in the neighborhood as an entertainment destination have already started a positive change along the H ST corridor. Property values have continued to increase in the Atlas District even during a time of market correction. And that is due to the handful of businesses that have recently opened. No doubt H ST has long to go to be a model community but we cant say that its recent transformation has no connection to the new businesses in place. Bringing arts and entertainment will revive and attract other businesses and the neighborhood will be as lively during the day as it is at night. It has happened on U. ST and it will happen on H ST. as long as residents work with the people who are bringing change, the business owners.

By: H Street Neighbor

H Street Neighbor — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:28:59 +0000

Former H Street Area worker you really should come back to visit. They area has changed dramatically. You will find theatres, coffee shops, yoga studios and art galleries along with the new bars and restaurants.
There are still a ton of boarded up empty buildings but there are a lot of people who live and work in the area who are working very hard to make this place a destination. Come see a play, hear a concert, take a ballroom dance class or bring your little ballerina to a Sat am ballet class,then grab some excellent Belgian food for dinner. You are still in a city of course and normal safety precautions should be taken but you will be sure to find something that will interest you on H Street. Check out:
http://www.atlasarts.org
http://www.hstreetplayhouse.com
http://www.rockandrollhoteldc.com

By: former H St. area worker

former H St. area worker — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 14:10:51 +0000

I still can’t believe that people actually WANT to go out in the H Street corridor. I worked a few blocks away for a year, and just going to the Subway for lunch during the day would put me on edge. And I’m originally from New York! Neighborhood revitalization is definitely needed there, but not by putting bars and clubs in. Focus on the store owners and residents first! They’re the ones that live and work there, and have to deal with the neighborhood on a daily basis. Put too many bars and clubs there, and we end up with another Adams Morgan . . . and when the residents get pissed about the noise, debauchery, and public drunkeness, don’t be surprised when our headlines read about an increase in violence in the area.

By: Downtown Rez

Downtown Rez — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 04:00:23 +0000

A smarter idea than capping the number of bars/clubs, is capping the number of total seats/block. Cap and trade is the way to go. Otherwise, getting a handle on density/POQ will be elusive.