? of the Day : Relocating government agencies to underserved communities, is it working?

DC Department of Housing and Community Development in Anacostia

Anacostia has the DC Lottery and the DC Department of Housing and Community Development. Congress Heights the Coast Guard and in Ward 7 (sorry don't know the neighborhood name) there is the Department of Employment Services.

Do these day-time workers really have a significant impact on the businesses and organizations in their immediate neighborhoods? Considering the current lack of quality dining, retail and entertainment options can we expect more than a "pop in and pop out" mentality?   How much net positive input can you expect from a small to mid-size Monday - Friday daytime workforce?

Would Ward 8 have been better off with a shiny new soccer stadium or a relocated Reeves Center?

Inquiring minds want to know. Please comment -- even anonymously. ;)

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