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In: Palisades

Residents Are Opposing: A 14,000-square-foot house on Chain Bridge Road

Because: It’s too big.

We Say: You want the blue whales to have to share a room?

In: Congress Heights

Residents Are Opposing: An abandoned house on Congress Place

Because: It has six unsightly cars on its lawn.

We Say: That’s just my life-size slot-car track.

In: Georgetown

Residents Are Opposing: The neon signs and sandwich boards mounted on restaurants

Because: They “ruin the aesthetics of the neighborhood,” says one resident.

We Say: Jackie O loved Booeymonger.

In: Shaw

Residents Are Opposing: A new condo parking lot

Because: It’s too close to a playground.

We Say: Field-day events will include Red Rover, Range Rover.

In: Columbia Heights

Residents Are Opposing: A group home for women in rehab

Because: Squad cars and ambulances are called there on a weekly basis.

We Say: District vows to stop responding to 911 calls. —Josh Levin