If You Lived Here
The Heart of Washington's Latino Community
Clip: Season 2 Episode 7 | 4m 48sVideo has Closed Captions
Mount Pleasant's small community feel helped attract thousands of immigrants in the 1980s.
Residents of Mount Pleasant love the quiet vibe of their tree covered neighborhood, and rallied to protect it when proposals to build high density apartment buildings gathered steam in the 1970s. The small community feel helped attract thousands of Central American immigrants to Mount Pleasant in the 1980s, and transform the neighborhood into the heart of the Latino experience in Washington.
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If You Lived Here is a local public television program presented by WETA
If You Lived Here
The Heart of Washington's Latino Community
Clip: Season 2 Episode 7 | 4m 48sVideo has Closed Captions
Residents of Mount Pleasant love the quiet vibe of their tree covered neighborhood, and rallied to protect it when proposals to build high density apartment buildings gathered steam in the 1970s. The small community feel helped attract thousands of Central American immigrants to Mount Pleasant in the 1980s, and transform the neighborhood into the heart of the Latino experience in Washington.
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A Detached Home in Mount Pleasant -- In More Ways Than One
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Clip: S2 Ep7 | 6m 50s | A beautiful blend of historic charm and modern luxury -- and a quirky backstory. (6m 50s)
"Open Concept Before There Was Open Concept"
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Clip: S2 Ep7 | 5m 23s | This 2 bedroom condo on 16th St, NW was "open concept before there was open concept." (5m 23s)
The Outdoors Are Not Lost When You Come Inside
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Clip: S2 Ep7 | 5m 41s | Windows open up the cozy space, and a back garden back feels like part of Rock Creek Park. (5m 41s)
Preview: S2 Ep7 | 30s | Explore Mount Pleasant, where architectural beauty blends with a deep sense of community. (30s)
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