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So there's not much left to say, but I'll try anyway:
1) I'm going to agree with Matt that Greenbelt really should be Hollywood; if you were worried about "confused tourists" thinking they were in California (telling people about "Brookland" gets interesting), call it Berwyn. Greenbelt's a good three miles away from the Metro, and Greenbelt Road just over a mile.
2) "Smithsonian" only makes sense because, well, it's kinda close I guess to the Castle; yes, it's the least convenient station for any of the Big Name Museums, but "Smithsonian Castle" is too wordy and "Castle" sounds a bit too vague—to say nothing of the Brewmaster's Castle.
3) NoMa? Seriously? It's Eckington. And if you don't like that, Swampoodle.
4) As has been pointed out, West H'ville is pretty much in Chillum. Plus, it almost makes it sound like there should be an East H'ville.
5) In some cases, I'd argue for keeping a few university names, especially if tourists flock to the universities or things on their campuses. I'm thinking of CUA here—the west Metro exit's pretty much on CUA's campus, which can't be said for most any other university save GWU. Plus, "Catholicland" doesn't have the same ring to it. If it weren't for the fact that Brookland would riot, I'd almost suggest naming the station "Basilica." Then again, that might lead to people looking for the National Cathedral . . .

by Phill on May 27, 2010 10:27 pm • link • report