Update on infill metro station in Alexandria, VA.
https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2022/10/17/minnesota-benning-northeast-heights-sold.html
I wonder if it will ever open.
Updates on Northern Virginia rapid-bus proposals
Southern Fairfax County
Alexandria-Tysons
Silver Line will be extended to Dulles airport on November 15.
Here is the official announcement from Washington metro:
https://www.wmata.com/about/news/Silver-Line-opening-date-announced.cfm
great to see more density creeping north up Wisconsin, just can’t wait until they replace that god awful 1/4 mile parking lot and shitty Saks building across the street
Yes to the parking lot, no to the Saks building.
Renderings of 7126 Wisconsin Avenue
„ Plans for a large new residential development in downtown Bethesda are coming into focus with the first images of the building and a revised program for the residential units.
Since first being pitched last year, Wisconsin Avenue Properties LLC has filed new plans with the Montgomery County planning commission for a 21-story, 330-unit residential project at 7126 Wisconsin Avenue (map). The development, designed by SK+I Architecture, would sit at Wisconsin and Bethesda Avenues, across from the historic Farm Women’s Market.“
„ The beginning of the end is here for RFK stadium. The DC government filed a raze and site stabilization application for the 61-year old stadium on Monday, signaling the beginning of demolition work.
It has been a rough six months for the stadium. While work was ongoing to remove hazardous materials, two small fires broke out inside RFK in July. A day later, the city’s sports and conventions agency Events DC announced that demolition of the stadium would be complete by the end of 2023. “
update on upcoming infill metro station in Alexandria, Virginia
Potomac Yard station will open in May 2023. It will serve the Blue Line and Yellow Line.
https://www.wmata.com/about/news/Potomac-Yard-Metrorail-Station-expected-to-open-in-May-2023.cfm
The old mall in Friendship Heights has finally closed.
Per: https://www.cdrecycler.com/news/rfk-stadium-washington-dc-souvenirs-abatement-demolition-smoot/
The stadium structure is “expected to be completely removed by the end of next year barring any unforeseen circumstances,” Events DC says.
The Engineering News-Record (ENR) describes the 47,000-capacity concrete and steel-frame stadium as having nearly 800,000 gross square feet of seating and usable space.