Citizens Association of Georgetown President Jennifer Altemus issued the following letter asking members for support in the upcoming debate over Georgetown University's 10-year campus plan...
“Georgetown University is in the process of preparing their 2010 ten-year campus plan for submission to the Zoning Commission. The draft calls for major development and a dramatic increase in the number of students.
“In multiple meetings with Georgetown University it became clear that their plan does not address the adverse impact of more than 1,200 students already living in our residential neighborhoods and adds to the problem by asking to add 3,200 more graduate students with no additional housing within the University gates.”
“Of course we will continue discussions with GU. However, the Citizens Association of Georgetown, along with the ANC, Burleith, Hillandale, and other community organizations, is now actively working to present our perspective to the Zoning Commission and the DC Office of Planning.
“CAG’s GU Relations Committee and other neighborhood groups have been gathering data and developing our case. But as we consult with others who have been through this process, it is clear that we will need support from experts to enhance our efforts in advocating the needs and concerns of the residential community. To that end, we are asking you to help us fund this important effort.
“It is imperative that we present a strong case to the Zoning Commission to improve the quality of life in the community, maintain our real estate values, and restore the peaceful, civilized nature of our wonderful historic neighborhoods. Time is of the essence as we need to have our presentation together by April.
“We ask that you consider a significant contribution to this effort. To donate go to www.cagtown.org and click CAG Save Our Neighborhood Fund or mail our form and a check today.
“Jennifer Altemus”
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isn't it sick to call it a campus plan if the plan is all off campus and into the neighborhoods? better if called: Georgetown University NOT on campus plan.
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