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Construction of the Purple Line has finally begun in College Park. The University of Maryland has permanently closed one lane of Campus Drive through the heart of campus, making it a one-way street. The other lane will now be reserved … Continue reading
The Purple Line could become one of the economic powerhouses of Maryland including some communities along the Route 1 corridor, according to one expert. At a meeting Monday in Riverdale Park for a coalition of business and nonprofit groups called … Continue reading
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College Park’s redevelopment continues to draw attention in the D.C. area. As part of this year’s “Best of Washington,” Washingtonian magazine named College Park the “Best College Try” as the region’s best turnaround: Not long ago, Route 1 in College … Continue reading
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The bridge connecting Riverdale Park Station to the Discovery District will open on Friday, June 22, at 10 a.m., according to an announcement by county Councilmember (and Chair of the County Council) Dannielle Glaros, with a ribbon-cutting to take place at the … Continue reading
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It’s no secret: Developers love mass transit. And they’re already loving the Purple Line. The light rail project isn’t expected to be operational until 2020, but already College Park is seeing new interest from builders and corporate tenants. Already, the … Continue reading
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You might say 2017 was the year of the Route 1 corridor’s rebirth and even more is set to come. Last year saw a number of major openings, decisions and changes to the corridor, bringing to fruition a years-long effort … Continue reading
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The College Park Metro station is in a pretty awkward spot, when you think about it. Located at the intersection of Campus Drive and River Road, the commuter rail station is surrounded by underutilized industrial space and a tiny airport … Continue reading
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