Posts by Roland Stephen — Guest Contributor

Roland Stephen recently moved to University Park, in PG County, from Raleigh, NC, where he spent many years working on a broad range of policy issues at the state and local level. He is interested in the economic development challenges of the DC metro area.

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  Improved access to Cafritz development is a step forward

  DevelopmentBy Roland Stephen (Guest Contributor) September 27, 2011 11

  The Cafritz development along Route 1 in Riverdale Park is slated to bring the first Whole Foods to Prince George’s County. While one neighboring community is trying to cut off access, another sees opportunity in increasing connectivity. The Riverdale Town council, at first inclined to restrict access to the project only from Route 1, may now see access to the development…  Keep reading…

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  With risks, rewards, Cafritz development must be done right

  DevelopmentBy Roland Stephen (Guest Contributor) September 14, 2011 5

  Discussion of a massive residential and retail development that will house Prince George’s County’s first Whole Foods Market is bringing forth the usual anxieties around growth. It represents a series of dangers and difficulties, but if done right, it could bring positive change to a county in need of an economic boost. The Cafritz property, located on East-West…  Keep reading…