As we’ve reported before, the US Postal Service is planning to leave White Flint Mall before it redevelops and they’re looking for a new site for our local post office. Options are limited, though, because many of the prime possibilities are also slated for redevelopment and, therefore, not ideal for the 5-year lease the USPS seeks.…
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Yesterday, BethesdaNow.com reported that the Maryland State Highway Administration and the County Department of Transportation have expressed concern about Saul Center’s proposed project on Rockville Pike. The redevelopment of the Metro-Pike Plaza would offer three mixed-use buildings on the west side of Rockville Pike, between Nicholson Lane and Marinelli Drive. Woodglen Drive is slated to extend north, between the Saul Property and The Grand apartment building to connect with Marinelli.…
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“Like a train without tracks”
“Like a bus, but better”
“Dedicated lanes”
“Road treatments”
“Repurposed lanes”
In our time working on the county’s Bus Rapid Transit plan, we’ve used many terms and phrases to describe the new system. But these new concepts can be hard to visualize. It’s time we SHOW you what we’re talking about.…
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We have been tracking the rise of Pike & Rose and, now, they’re approaching a new milestone: residential leasing! PerSei is the mid-rise building on Old Georgetown Road, closest to Rockville Pike, and will feature 174 luxury residential units. The mixed-use building will have restaurants and retail on the street level and four levels of apartments above.…
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Local advocacy group Purple Line Now! is hosting a Transportation Forum with Maryland’s Gubernatorial candidates and it’s open to the public! The event is free but you must register by December 8th to secure your spot. See more below:
There’s no doubt that we are thinking big in White Flint. However, as Indianapolis-based blog Urban Indy recently pointed out, sometimes it’s easy to forget that the little things make a big difference in the way people experience a place. As we reported previously, the Downtown Advisory Committee has begun thinking about these very issues, from street trees to sidewalk materials to what the trash cans will look like.…
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Part of an occasional series looking at how the new White Flint will come together.
Cranes are rising over White Flint as the vision of the White Flint Sector Plan becomes a reality. But while some projects are humming along towards opening day, others are proceeding more slowly. In our next Timeline post, let’s take a look at the status of four local developments in various stages of planning and construction.…
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Earlier this month, NYC’s Department of Transportation released a major report, “Making Safer Streets” which outlines the various ways the department has re-imagined and redesigned their streets. The results include:
The overarching aspect of safer streets is “[creating] the opportunity for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists to move through the street network simply and easily, minimizing the unexpected, the confusing, and the potential for surprises.” More specifically, here are the five basic principles highlighted in the report:
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Yesterday, the Montgomery County Council unanimously approved the 10-route, 81-mile Bus Rapid Transit system we have been working toward. Now that the routes are set, the more detailed work begins on the treatments for them. Public engagement is going to be necessary moving forward, with advisory groups for each route. We’ll keep you posted as things develop but, in the meantime, find more details on Greater Greater Washington!…
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We’re really excited that Montgomery County now has Capital Bikeshare, and have written (a lot) about the many benefits of bicycle-friendly communities. However, as our community shifts from being auto-dominant to having more complete streets, there is a learning curve. Safety has been a concern throughout the process.…
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