Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
The FBI headquarters in downtown D.C.
The FBI building has occupied prime downtown D.C. real estate since the 1970s. But the structure, at one time considered a masterpiece of brutalist architecture, has fallen into disrepair and no longer meets the high-tech security needs of the agency. While Virginia and Maryland battle over which state should house the new headquarters, D.C.’s urban planners are debating what should be done with the city blocks where the Hoover building currently sits. Whether they settle on retail, apartments, green space, offices, or a mix, the decision will have a large impact on the look and feel of Pennsylvania Avenue. Kojo explores what should take the place of the FBI building when the agency moves out.
Guests
- Marcel Acosta Executive Director, National Capital Planning Commission
- Eric Shaw Director, DC Office of Planning
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