Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
With the economic revival of D.C., redevelopment projects throughout the city have been moving forward, but efforts for new development in Columbia Heights have been stalled by conflicting goals and desires. Kojo and guests discuss the challenges facing the area’s businesses, residents, and public officials as they work to improve their neighborhood.
Guests
- Jim Graham Member, D.C. Council (D-Ward 1), Chairman, Committee on Public Works and Transportation; Outgoing Chairman, Board of Directors, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Lawrence Guyot Former Chairman, Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party; civil rights activist
- Eric Graye Community activist, "Save the Tivoli"
- Andrew Altman Chief Executive of the Anacostia Waterfront Corporation; former Director of the D.C. Office of Planning
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