Some people say that allowing live music and dancing will just turn Mount Pleasant into another Adams Morgan – is that true?
No. This isn’t about turning Mount Pleasant into something it’s not. The character, size, geography and commercial spaces in Mount Pleasant are completely different from Adams Morgan. Not only does Adams Morgan have ten times as many liquor licensed bars and restaurants, it is located on a crossroads between many neighborhoods. Also, Adams Morgan is home to many commercial spaces with capacities many times larger than Mount Pleasant’s largest establishments. We want there to be more opportunities for neighbors to share cultural experiences beyond consuming drinks and food in our neighborhood businesses. We want to build a more vibrant, vital cultural life on the commercial corridor that gives Mount Pleasant residents an opportunity to participate in the rich musical cultural life we have in our neighborhood.
