Posts by Natalie Avery — Guest Contributor
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Temporium does more for Mount Pleasant than years of VAs
The success of the Mount Pleasant Temporium and the battles to clamp down on liquor licenses in Mount Pleasant illustrate two opposite approaches to community development and commercial revitalization: one positive and constructive, one negative and limiting. During the month of March, nearly 6,800 people, mostly from Ward 1, visited the Mount Pleasant Temporium,… Keep reading…
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Make liquor licenses collaborative, not adversarial
Heated discussions rage over liquor licensing decisions in DC, and the process is part of the problem. Rather than battle over rules governing individual establishments within a legalistic, adversarial framework, ABRA and other stakeholders should proactively work with businesses to address impacts on nearby residents. Most residents don’t want to get embroiled… Keep reading…