Facebook as a Community Planning Tool?

A Washington D.C. developer is seeking feedback about possible redevelopment options through the social netowrking website facebook.com.

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January 25, 2008, 11:00 AM PST

By Nate Berg

"A Washington, D.C. developer has created a Facebook profile for a recently-purchased building to solicit public feedback on redevelopment alternatives.

The property, a historic trolley barn in Southeast known as the 'Blue Castle' (it's painted bright blue), currently houses two charter schools and a day treatment program for the developmentally disabled. But the 100,000-square-foot building is considered a prime location for retail development.

The Facebook site received 65 unique hits in its first day on the web."

Thanks to Daniel Serda

Read the full story: Developer ready to face public opinion with historic property

Thursday, January 24, 2008 in Washington (D.C.) Business Journal

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