The View From 1983:
Metrorail was a significant factor in plan changes for the Rhode Island Avenue station area. With the planned introduction of rail transit, the area plan was amended to foster transit- related high-density office and commercial development.
Development called for in plans for the Rhode Island Avenue station area has not taken place, an exception being the construction of federally assisted housing somewhat near the station.
The station area has a competitive disadvantage for office development when compared to other areas. It is a relatively low income area which could not support a significant amount of new retail. Government plans to establish employment centers in the area are either incomplete or not being realized.
ADDITIONAL CASE STUDIES:
District of Columbia. Anacostia, Farragut North + Farragut West, Gallery Place + Metro Center, Navy Yard, Rhode Island Avenue, Takoma.
Maryland. Addison Road, Friendship Heights, New Carrollton, Rockville, Silver Spring.
Virginia. Ballston + Court House + Rosslyn, King Street, Huntington.
EXCERPTED FROM:
These observations were compiled in 1983 by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, a group of 300 area-politicians that currently self-identifies as “the hub for regional partnership.” Within the context of 1980’s Metro history, transit author Zachary Schrag has described the group as essentially “a forum for intergovernmental discussions,” without direct impact on policy.
Read the full text below. “Metrorail Station Area Planning, A Metrorail Before-and-After Study Report,” by Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. August, 1983
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