I was unable to attend this meeting but in looking at the presentation, what I see are so proposals that run counter to one another and counter to the community interest.
There’s a proposal for two levels of parking over 100% of the site. Building a parking garage immediately across the street from a metro station can not be called a "best example of smart growth" or "be compatible with the surrounding zoning" as there is little underground parking in the area. If underground space is to be added to this site – and I support it - it would be best used providing English basement living and below ground stores and venues which would help to achieve the goals of providing commercial uses and workforce housing.

Across the street from a metro station serving two lines, adjacent to the busiest bus line in the city (the 30s) as well as the 90's and the N22, and located literally at the heart of the most walkable and bikeable neighborhood in the region, it seems ridiculous to build much (if any) parking.

I am also opposed to reopening C Street to car traffic. That may well be within the L’Enfant plan, but 200 years later it makes little sense. The site will provide limited public space, do we really want to squander it on a road that will be barely used? Since the site is next to the Market, we'd be better served with a public walk – like that found in Charlottesville – that allows for bicycle and pedestrian traffic only along with sidewalk venders, open performance space, open air cafes, centered trees (as opposed to the sides) and other such features that enhance the vibrant, walkable neighborhood for which the Eastern Market area is famous.

Finally there should be green space included on the site as well as an entrance to the Metro station.