[202_Cyclist]

^ Local governments in the DC region have done a decent job encouraging growth near metro stations but it is striking how much room there still is for growth around the stations. This development around the Eisenhower Ave. station is just one example. 2,200 homes were planned to be built around the Vienna station by Pulte, tremendous growth is already occurring and more is planned by the future Silver Line stations along the Dulles corridor. Montgomery Co. approved a great land-use plan for dense, walkable development around the White Flint station. The Rhode Island Ave station is going to be redeveloped.

There was a discussion the other day about the land-use surrounding Capitol South on the Orange/Blue line. The huge Congressional parking lot is there-- it holds much potential for development (though this is unlikely to occur any time soon). There is plenty of land around the Tenley station that can be developed. Similarly, there is 3-4 acres of empty space above L'Enfant Plaza, next to the CSX tracks that could be built into another block of office space.

We have this multi-billion dollar investment in metro. We should encourage as much development as possible around the stations, decreasing sprawl and helping to build ridership.