I think theoretically it’s great, but is being completely mis-utilized. Get rid of the parking lot and turn it into a useful space. Then include some more interesting vibrant shops.

Im confident this is consistent with other busy streets - so I’m hoping we see more changes that support non-driving customers. (Ie benning/h st ne)

Also, several that should have failed have survived.

Pedestrians don’t have to jump out of my way because I avoid pedestrian areas and slow down when I can’t. If you’re not just trolling, try counting how many times pedestrians have to change what they’re doing to go around or avoid being hit by cyclists and by cars – the numbers aren’t even close, as you could guess from looking at the collision stats. The cause is obvious: cars need 10-20 times as much space per person so despite having so much space reserved for them it’s never enough; the same number of people on bus, bike, or foot will have a much easier fit.

It's only been 13 years but newer CP residents never believe me that there used to be a cereal restaurant on the strip.

I highly recommend checking out Clockoutdc instagram. She curated a list of a bunch of book clubs around DC!

Cracked eggery?

Grats on being why the rest of the city makes fun of how twee you are while you also cry about why there's no businesses there.

You're a cyclist, pedestrians have to jump out of your way all day long. You can simply slow down and stop.

Seriously. And something supposedly is happening with the Uptown too, but moving glacially.

I’d bet if you did a study you’d find more than a few residents avoid crossing such busy roads. That could be significant for a business which isn’t hugely profitable.

It’s been moving so slow :(

Classic.

here, here. seriously, fuck the park and shop.

the problem is that a strip mall in the city with 6 lanes of loud traffic is not good for an urban coffee shop. if starbucks can't make it worth it, that is the historic neighborhood's own fault.

Solid State Bookstore has an ongoing sci-fi/fantasy bookclub. Some meetings are in person, occasionally online. But they've been going solid for a while

This!!! I've even dreamt of opening a good coffee shop if anyone wants to do it with me lol it would seriously make money

the number of red light runners in the last couple years has been off the charts.

yeah, the neighborhood refused to let them redevelop it. so they just razed the store and sold the land.

also they are planning on cutting down a car lane and putting in bike lanes; that'll help things. Honestly it should just be 2.5 car lanes (turn lane when needed), 2 parking lanes, and rest sidewalk/bike lanes.

:O when is it opening?

And they signed a petition against bike lanes, no thank you.

I'm used to going to all three stores on a shopping trip but it's so annoying. I'd kill for a CP trader joes

There's been so many people blowing red lights lately. I know it's technically Woodley Park, but I personally consider the Zoo to be in CP (not that my say matters lol) - that big accident a few weeks ago, as bad as it was, shed some light on just how bad and dangerous that part of CT is.

Ever since I got rid of my car though, it has really opened my eyes to how insane driving in DC is. I don't even like being in ubers anymore

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