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Southeast (SE or S.E.) D.C. is the southeastern Quadrant of Washington, D.C. , United States located south of East Capitol Street and east of South Capitol Street . It has a rich cultural history, including the historic Anacostia neighborhood, the Navy Yard , the Anacostia River waterfront, the remains of several Civil War -era forts, RFK Stadium and the Congressional Cemetery . The quadrant is known to many DC area residents as being plagued by a consistently high crime rate relative to the rest of the city. Public transit facilities are frequently targeted for vandalism. '' The Washington Post '' reports that rock attacks on public buses have become so common that bus drivers are currently instructed to wear safety goggles while traversing the quadrant. http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/metro/specials/metrorail/A15307-2003Aug2 The population of Southeast is exceedingly African-American , particularly east of the Anacostia River . Despite overall high crime rates for the quadrant, there exist certain Black Middle Class neighbourhoods, such as Hillcrest, Penn Branch, and Fort Dupont. Politically, Southeast includes most of Ward 8, as well as much of Wards 6 and 7. Ward 8 is home to controversial former mayor Marion Barry . Recently, some areas of the Southeast quadrant of Washington, D.C. have undergone a reformation. In areas close to the United States Capitol Building housing values have risen dramatically and residents have been forced out of their homes by the increased cost of living. In up and coming areas such as Eastern Market , young professionals have created a high demand for restaurants and bars. It is accessible via the Blue , Orange and Green Lines of the Washington Metro . |
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