Alana Miniovich 1900 F Street NW Washington, DC 20052
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Alana Miniovich 1900 F Street NW Washington, DC 20052 10/3/2017 District of Columbia Zoning Commission Attn: Chairman Anthony Hood 411 4th Street, NW, Suite 201S Zoning Case #: Re: Zoning Commission Case Number 06-11 & 06-12 Dear Mr. Chairman, My name is Alana Miniovich and I am a Biomedical Engineer at The George Washington University with an expected graduation year of May 2021. I am writing to you because I would love to see the 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue project become a new feature on our GW campus. I feel it will beautify our campus, help foster a prospering DC community, and also believe that it will draw in revenue that can benefit our institution and the city. Additionally, the construction of this building would not only allow our campus to further progress with our stance in sustainability, but it would greatly improve the education of countless students. As an engineering student, GW has recently built the brand new SEH building that allows students to be immersed in high tech equipment in a positive work environment. The presence of the SEH building was made possible in part through the lease on I street which provided non-tuition based revenue that could then be put back into the school. As an engineer, I was privileged with the opportunity to use brand new equipment in state of the art labs and I believe that students in the other disciplines should be able to have access to new equipment as well that can further their learning. The SEH building was a giant success and based on this I believe that the 2100 Pennsylvania project would be a great inclusion to our campus. Thank you for your time and consideration in reading this letter. I hope that this project can be made into reality so that students across campus can experience a more diverse college experience. The creation of this building would benefit the students of George Washington University as well as the community. In Gratitude, Alana Miniovich ZONING COMMISSION District of Columbia Case No. 06-11O ZONING COMMISSION District of Columbia CASE NO.06-11O DeletedEXHIBIT NO.16 Alex Wang 2501 Q St., NW #325 Washington, DC 20007 Sep, 27, 2017 District of Columbia Zoning Commission Attn: Chairman Anthony Hood 441 4th Street, NW, Suite 201S Re: Zoning Commission Case Number 06-11 & 06-12 Dear Mr. Chairman, Hi, my name is Alex Wang, I am a George Washington graduate student pursuing a degree in Applied Economics, and I have been in GW for the past 6 years, where I’ve completed my undergraduate degree as well. As a student of economics, I understand how important it is to have additional revenue to fund research, teaching and other needed scholarships for students. Therefore, I believe the project’s additional revenue will benefit me as a student, and alumni if my school continues to “raise high”. In additional to the benefit of GW students., it will also no doubt benefit the Foggy Bottom Community. These benefits to the GW Community can be seen in property taxes that will be generated through those new office buildings; in addition, new retail spaces will generate retail sales taxes at both the local level and federal level. Those property taxes can fund nearby schools and parks and make Washington more equitable to all. To conclude, I wholeheartedly support my school to take the initiative to develop this project, first because I believe it will benefit me as a student and future alum, and second as it will benefit Foggy Bottom residences. Sincerely, Alex Wang Alexandra Dobre 600 20th Street NW #509 Washington, DC 20052 October 5, 2017 District of Columbia Zoning Commission Attn: Chairman Anthony Hood 441 4th Street NW, Suite 2015 Re: Zoning Commission Case Number 06-11 & 06-12 Dear Chairman Hood and Members of the Zoning Commission, My name is Alexandra Dobre and I am a sophomore at the George Washington University studying economics. Originally from a small town in Iowa, I would be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous coming into my freshman year about attending school in a big city. I was concerned there wouldn’t be many spaces on campus for students to congregate and reap the many benefits of student life. That sentiment reversed when I arrived on campus and found my home within the on-campus spaces such as District House, the Marvin Center, and even various dining centers like Whole Foods. That is why I support the development of 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue -- much like the spaces listed beforehand, I know it will benefit GW students and the Foggy Bottom community as a whole. Not only will the space serve to extend student space and dining options, however, it will be a significant investment in students’ education. WIth GW’s valuable location in the heart of Foggy Bottom, we must continue to promote projects that reap future reward, whether they are academic, financial, or community-based. Thank you for your time and consideration and all the work you have done. I am optimistic this project will be approved and will benefit community members for years to come. Sincerely, Alexandra Dobre Amal Moosa The George Washington University Madison Hall Rm. 303 736 22nd Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20052 October 4, 2017 District of Columbia Zoning Commission Attn: Chairman Anthony Hood 441 4th Street, NW, Suite 201S Re: Zoning Commission Case Number 06-11 & 06-12 Dear Mr. Chairman, My name is Amal Moosa, and I’m a freshman at the George Washington University School of Business studying marketing. As an Eco Rep for my residence hall I see the new building being built on campus as an incredible opportunity to have another eco-friendly building for students to enjoy. I’m incredibly passionate about sustainability as well as having a welcoming campus with a strong community so this project is very close to me. A building like this could bring in a lot of revenue for future projects just as the Avenue helped to fund the Science and Engineering Hall, which is my personal favorite place to study on campus and has such as cool environment due to its architecture and eco- friendly features. This building could also be LEED certified version 4 and be just as a cool place for students as the Science and Engineering Hall while promoting sustainability and making D.C. a cleaner place to live. Lastly, the new building would be a sight to see with innovative architecture and could a be a new focal point on campus that prospective students would be excited to see on tours and current students could enjoy! Thank you so much for hearing me out on why I’m excited for this project! This is an incredible revenue opportunity for future projects and could promote sustainability while being an attractive building for students to enjoy! I hope this project is approved and I look forward to hearing a decision! Sincerely, Amal Moosa Ambika Mittal 2021 F St NW #223 Washington, DC 20052 October 8, 2017 District of Columbia Zoning Commission Attn: Chairman Anthony Hood 441 4th Street NW, Suite 201S Re: Zoning Commission Case Number 06-11 & 06-12 Dear Chairman Hood and Members of the Zoning Commission, My name is Ambika Mittal and I am a freshman at the George Washington University in the Columbian College of Arts and Science. Everyday I engage, academically and personally, with George Washington’s campus and see the effects of past projects. In my next four years on campus, I will spend time in and around the 2100 Pennsylvania building and can imagine how this building will benefit my GW community. This project is unique because it is an advancement for the George Washington University and the DC community too. The 2100 Pennsylvania building is anticipated to obtain a LEED Gold Status which supports GW’s commitment to sustainability on campus. However, sustainability is a community effort and the benefits of being environmentally conscious do not only apply to Foggy Bottom. The commercial and retail space will increase revenue for the university--which will better the overall learning environment for students--and tax revenue for DC. Lastly, the building contributes to a strikingly beautiful and modern city through its progressive architecture. Thank you for your time and consideration in addition to your commitment to DC. I hope you will approve the project as it contributes to the overall betterment of GW’s campus and the DC community. I look forward to hearing your decision. Regards, Ambika Mittal Anna Gallicchio 2350 H. Street NW Washington, DC 20052 September 27th, 2017 District of Columbia Zoning Commission Attn: Chairman Anthony Hood 441 4th Street NW, Suite 201 South Z.C. Order No. 06-11/06-12 Re: Zoning Commission Case Number 06-11o & 06-12o Chair Hood & Members of the Zoning