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WMATA needs to do a better job of encouraging development around metro stations. As noted in the morning links last week, the parking lot at the Capitol South metro station is a prime opportunity for development. There are also large surface parking lots surrounding the Union Station metro station (admittedly, this won't get developed). The area next to the green/yellow line entrance at L'Enfant Plaza (7th & Maryland) also has huge potential for development. There is a whole city block between the FAA building and the railroad tracks that is empty (this serves very little purpose as open space). You've written before about the opportunities to develop around the Rhode Island Avenue station. The Western bus garage in Friendship Heights could also bring WMATA much-needed revenue.

Another way to increase revenue is to rent space in the metro stations to retailers. The Convention Center station has a huge amount of space that is empty and could be leased to businesses selling newspapers, magazines, etc..

by Ben on Mar 18, 2010 2:22 pm • link • report

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