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New Anacostia Market Is a Dream Come True for Community | Washingtonian

October 16, 2025

D.C. Policy Center

On October 10, 2025, a D.C. Policy Center publication was referenced by Washingtonian:

According to DC Policy Center, Ward 8 contains the majority of DC’s food deserts due to historical factors, including racism and discrimination, a situation compounded by poverty and lack of transportation.

Additional reading: Food access in D.C is deeply connected to poverty and transportation

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D.C. Policy Center

Established in 2016, the D.C. Policy Center is a non-partisan research and policy organization committed to advancing policies for a strong and vibrant economy in the District of Columbia. Through rigorous research and collaboration, the D.C. Policy Center develops and tests policy ideas, disseminates its findings, and engages in constructive dialogue and debate.

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New Anacostia Market Is a Dream Come True for Community | Washingtonian

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D.C. Policy Center

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