Boston Properties has long been the quiet insider in taking control of activity in the Reston Town Center. The "public hearings" on proposals are generally unadvertised, and no more than dog-and-pony shows. There appears to be a small handful of "decision-makers who love being the "insiders" for Reston in approving Boston Properties' plans. How does one assure that he/she is notified of all such meetings? By the time any statements appear in required company earnings reports, annual reports, 11Ks, etc., any input from citizens is already too late.

Paid parking? I can hardly wait. One more reason NOT to shop at RTC.

Will there be statute of Mort Zuckerman next to the fountain as a counterpoint to the one of Bob Simon at Lake Anne?

Or maybe near the pavilion?

Finally, finally, finallly...those to whom our beloved supervisor, Cathy Hudgins will do anything for - the down trodden, the impoverished, the woeful ... Yes, I'm talking about Boston Properties. The selfish and inconsiderate residents of Reston think only of themselves with their concerns for overdevelopment, traffic, skyrocketing taxes to support development, public sector job losses to finance more development, bankruptcies induced by overdevelopment...but there will be our beloved Cathy, stepping in and stepping ON the residents to make sure Boston Properties gets its way.

In honor of Cathy's selfless dedication to her very, very special interest, the developers, let's create a NEW CLASS of people: CATHY'S PEOPLE. Let's list some:

Boston Properties
Donald Trump
David Seigel

Because Dave is an extra special one of "Cathy's People" here's some special information about him:

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/10/10/why-is-this-persecuted-plutocrat-so-mad.html

These are but a few examples of those that, in Cathy's mind's eye, should be willing to make unlimited sacrifices. It's time Reston residents stop being so selfish and start thinking of "Cathy's People" first.

...you can start off by voting AGAINST the bill that would prevent developers from stealing your land via eminent domain. As "Cathy's People" will tell you, surely you didn't think you were entitled to what you bought were you? The selfishness never ends!!!!

I'll continue to boycott Reston Town Center as the ridiculously garish, overpriced mecca of unsustainable snobbery and fluffy pettiness that it is...

I have been saying, for a long time, that pretty soon only the RESIDENTS of RTC will be able to eat and shop there. I assumed this would be because of a shortage of parking spaces (aggravated by residents having more cars per housing unit than the County required the developer to provide). Now, with PAID parking, this prediction will surely come true....even though it may also discourage residents from parking their "extra" cars there.