The Intowner: Stead Park Redevelopment Funding Now In Budget For Fall:  ”In a classic example of how the District of Columbia’s budgetary and legislative process should ideally work…  Putta testified, ‘These plans are not very costly; however, they will provide incalculable benefits to the growing community. Families… came to our public meetings, they have submitted comments… and they are paying attention.  Delaying the project… Putta concluded, ‘will be a blow to their faith in the city to support their families. Our shared goal of retaining young families to stay and raise their children in the city will be tougher to achieve.’  And the Committee agreed…”