Posts by Cavan Wilk — Guest Contributor
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The Purple Line is cost effective and a great idea, too
Not only would the Purple Line benefit many Maryland commuters, it’s also cost effective, says the recently-released Environmental Impact Statement. It’s so cost-effective, the Columbia Country club claims that it’s now in talks with the state about a land swap deal. I’m a little confused about the timing on that one.. According to the Gazette, the Purple Line meets the FTA’s… Keep reading…
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The un-favored quarter: urbanism’s next frontier
New development is coming to Minnesota Avenue and Benning Road, near the Minnesota Avenue Metro Station. Yesterday’s Post, DCMud, and others wrote about the plans, which will feature more “affordable” and “market rate” apartments and condos. Keep reading…
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White Flint at forefront of urbanism on Rockville Pike
Rockville Pike between the NIH and downtown Rockville is an ugly mess of an edge city. Like Tysons, it has too much density to be truly car friendly, but all the ugliness of suburbia: strip malls set back behind acres of surface parking. This is all connected by a six lane road with speed limits that are too high to be safe for pedestrians. The irony is that unlike Tysons, Rockville Pike already… Keep reading…
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YIMBYism in Wheaton
I’m pleased to welcome Cavan to the ranks of GGW contributors! Cavan will occasionally be reporting on exciting developments in suburban Maryland and any other topics that strike his fancy. — David Keep reading…