Really? That would have been a nice place to put in a small cafe or some sort of retail space to complement the art gallery. Is the funeral parlor a done deal?
funeral parlors are a necessary part of life but why not move it to Bladensburg Road or somewhere else. I do not care to see hearses driving by all day.
Actually, there are a lot of concerns. Pardon me for not wanting increased traffic in front of my home. Also, if the funeral home is going to also serve as a crematory it could pose a health threat due to emissions.
Also, if there is a potential that this will lower my property value, I don't want it on my block. I'm sure most home owners would feel the same way if this was opening up right up the street from them..
Traffic is an issue with any business, not just funeral parlors.
I feel certain that the DC bureacracy will not allow them to do cremations unless they take extraordinary steps. Probably won't happen at a place this size.
One of the nice things about a neighborhood like Park Slope or Bay Ridte in Brooklyn is that they have businesses that provide all the services you need - not just those that appeal to yuppies.
i, too, am not thrilled by this new development. first, the space seems so small and has inadequate parking. second, who wants a funeral across from a firehouse? when the fire trucks return after the renovation, they're going to make some noise. and, like a previous poster said, i don't want to see hearses all the time. yuck squared. how depressing. i'd rather it remained a tacky little thrift shop.
I understand this development if there is a need but there are a number of funeral parlors in NE DC. One of them is about a mile away right off of H street. Can't remember the name of it...
I understand this development if there is a need but there are a number of funeral parlors in NE DC. One of them is about a mile away right off of H street. Can't remember the name of it...
I plan on protesting any business that is not a funeral parlor, shoe store, cell phone store, wig store, or McDonalds.
These provide every critical service required for living what Plato called "the Ideal life." Any other establishment is just a sop to the yuppies.
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You GOT TO BE KIDDING! Yuck!
Really? That would have been a nice place to put in a small cafe or some sort of retail space to complement the art gallery. Is the funeral parlor a done deal?
Hey. If you combine the funeral parlor with the gallery... Thats some edgy art space.
Does anyone have any insights into the impact this may have on property values on surrounding homes?
How about a funeral parlor with a small cafe, and adopt an environmentalist theme. You could call it "Soylent Green Cafe"
duh! everybody knows that a funeral parlor will increase property values in the area - people are just dying to get into them!
funeral parlor?
says TONS about the hood.
tons.
so sad.
Hey, you can't spell funeral without fun!
ok seriously. how do we stop this from happening?
What the hell is wrong with funeral parlors?
They keep up their properties very well, perform a vital service, don't make much noise. I guess there could be some traffic issues, but not much.
And what exactly does this say about the neighborhood? That people live here and occasionally die here?
Pathetic.
Why would you want to stop a business from opening?
Real life requires services beyond a coffeeshop or art.
funeral parlors are a necessary part of life but why not move it to Bladensburg Road or somewhere else. I do not care to see hearses driving by all day.
This proposed business does not have sufficient yuppy appeal. Please shut it down.
Actually, there are a lot of concerns. Pardon me for not wanting increased traffic in front of my home. Also, if the funeral home is going to also serve as a crematory it could pose a health threat due to emissions.
Also, if there is a potential that this will lower my property value, I don't want it on my block. I'm sure most home owners would feel the same way if this was opening up right up the street from them..
Traffic is an issue with any business, not just funeral parlors.
I feel certain that the DC bureacracy will not allow them to do cremations unless they take extraordinary steps. Probably won't happen at a place this size.
One of the nice things about a neighborhood like Park Slope or Bay Ridte in Brooklyn is that they have businesses that provide all the services you need - not just those that appeal to yuppies.
i, too, am not thrilled by this new development. first, the space seems so small and has inadequate parking. second, who wants a funeral across from a firehouse? when the fire trucks return after the renovation, they're going to make some noise. and, like a previous poster said, i don't want to see hearses all the time. yuck squared. how depressing. i'd rather it remained a tacky little thrift shop.
I understand this development if there is a need but there are a number of funeral parlors in NE DC. One of them is about a mile away right off of H street. Can't remember the name of it...
I understand this development if there is a need but there are a number of funeral parlors in NE DC. One of them is about a mile away right off of H street. Can't remember the name of it...
I plan on protesting any business that is not a funeral parlor, shoe store, cell phone store, wig store, or McDonalds.
These provide every critical service required for living what Plato called "the Ideal life." Any other establishment is just a sop to the yuppies.
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