Metro Approves New Development at Takoma

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IN A MOVE that has irked many just across the Maryland line in Takoma Park, the Metro board has approved a plan to sell 6.8 acres of land near its Takoma station in the District to a developer who plans to construct an 86-unit townhouse development.

As The Post's Ann E. Marimow reports, there are strong opinions both for and against the project. Those who have fought the plan contend the reworked site will "create a dangerous mix of cars and buses, reduce the number of parking spaces at the station, make it more difficult for disabled riders to use the elevator and shrink space available for additional bus bays," Marimow reports. Metro has been under pressure by critics to better use its available real estate to encourage transit-oriented development.

The plan isn't a done deal quite yet: Now that the land sale to Bethesda-based developer EYA has been OK'd, the development proposal will now go to the Federal Transit Administration and D.C. planning and zoning officials.

» "Metro Board Approves Project at Takoma Station" [WaPo]