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A new resident of Washington D.C., originally from Chicago, has been expressing concerns about the peculiar vibe of the corner of H and 8th street NE. Despite being surrounded by gentrified areas with new condos and upscale stores, this particular corner seems to have remained unchanged and unsafe over the years. The resident is trying to understand why this specific location has not evolved like its surroundings. Several potential issues have been identified, such as the X2 bus route using 8th street as a terminus, the late-night crowds at H&Chicken, and the presence of an Aldi store.
Answers from Social Media
Upon discussing this issue on Reddit, several users provided their insights. One user mentioned that the corner has been problematic for over 60 years, even when there was a park on the corner where Katherine Fuller was killed. The user also noted that the area didn’t pose any problems during the daytime…