Updated: Two Alexandria Properties in Play for National Science Foundation
Properties at the Hoffman Center, Carlyle Plaza will submit bids to bring agency headquarters to Alexandria.
Update (2:29 p.m. Thursday): The office of U.S. Jim Moran sent Patch this statement on the congressman's behalf regarding the National Science Foundation: "NSF has a good home in Ballston and I am committed to keeping the agency there. Separating the NSF from its collaborative partners along the technology corridor in Arlington would harm the Foundation's ability to complete its objectives." Original story: At least two locations in Alexandria want to become the new home of the National Science Foundation, or NSF. The NSF is currently located in Ballston, which has some of the most expensive office space in Arlington. Local officials are working hard to keep it there. "The synergy that exists in our technology hub in Ballston is what makes…
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2:42 pm on Thursday, December 13, 2012
Unless NSF is doing research in beer consumption I fail to see how the Ballston location is vital to their mission. more ›