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freddyg12 · 12-12-2008, 02:21 PM

I've heard through the grapevine that people in DC's economic development staff are very keen on the idea, hence the WashPost article Daseal posted in this thread. I've also heard that it's just a matter of time and that the Danny ultimately wants to do it.

This is certainly a LONG term idea, not even a plan, at this point. But it makes sense for everybody if DS can get a good deal, seat #s, covered stadium, etc. I think the crucial question will be in the timing; by the time it could actually happen (at least 5-10 years) will DC have the leadership & economics to support it?

I think DS will be more than willing to leave fedex if the team continues to gain no advantage there. He's into his $, but he also wants to win badly.

As for those that think DC is a "dangerous" city, I bet you haven't been in a while or taken a look at the demographics lately. Though it has its rough spots, DC is no longer full of potential revitalization projects. So many neighborhoods have been gentrified and a lot of poor people have left for Prince Georges (not applauding this, just stating a fact). Its infrastructure is in pretty good shape, and the Metro is still a great public transit system.

Take a look at the trends in stadium/arena building; a lot of cities have rejuvenated areas by building facilities & then encouraging private entertainment around them. DC has done this w/the Verizon Center for the Wizards, who moved from where? ... ugly ass Landover.

12-12-2008, 02:21 PM	#34
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: Petition to Move Redskins back to Washington DC. I've heard through the grapevine that people in DC's economic development staff are very keen on the idea, hence the WashPost article Daseal posted in this thread. I've also heard that it's just a matter of time and that the Danny ultimately wants to do it. This is certainly a LONG term idea, not even a plan, at this point. But it makes sense for everybody if DS can get a good deal, seat #s, covered stadium, etc. I think the crucial question will be in the timing; by the time it could actually happen (at least 5-10 years) will DC have the leadership & economics to support it? I think DS will be more than willing to leave fedex if the team continues to gain no advantage there. He's into his $, but he also wants to win badly. As for those that think DC is a "dangerous" city, I bet you haven't been in a while or taken a look at the demographics lately. Though it has its rough spots, DC is no longer full of potential revitalization projects. So many neighborhoods have been gentrified and a lot of poor people have left for Prince Georges (not applauding this, just stating a fact). Its infrastructure is in pretty good shape, and the Metro is still a great public transit system. Take a look at the trends in stadium/arena building; a lot of cities have rejuvenated areas by building facilities & then encouraging private entertainment around them. DC has done this w/the Verizon Center for the Wizards, who moved from where? ... ugly ass Landover.