Posts by John Marzabadi — Guest Contributor
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Better access to RI Ave Metro would help communities
Despite being one of the original stations in the Metro system, the Rhode Island Avenue-Brentwood station hasn’t reached the potential of so many others because of a lack of connections into the nearby communities. Simply improving pedestrian access to the station will invigorate otherwise disconnected neighborhoods. In 1976, designers created a park and ride station,… Keep reading…
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Pop-up stores could be key to Rhode Island Ave rebirth
Once a bustling district, Rhode Island Avenue NE is currently home to little more than series of boarded-up shops, storefront churches and vacant lots. Pop-up stores, which have been appearing elsewhere in DC, could prove to be a great remedy for the area’s economy and an excellent starting point for turning the neighborhood around. In the first half of the twentieth… Keep reading…