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August 28, 2023

D.C.’s Most Coveted Undeveloped Land

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D.C.’s Most Coveted Undeveloped Land

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Poplar Point is a federally-owned waterfront property in Anacostia. It’s also one of the most contested spaces in D.C. because everybody agrees it’s prime real estate but nobody can agree on what should go there. Tristan Navera explains some of the options and who’s fighting for what. 


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