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Book Exchange Compromise In The Works

Oct 5, 2012

A compromise regarding the design of the proposed 431 unit Maryland Book Exchange project may be in the works. There will be a public presentation by the R&J Company at next Tuesdays City Council meeting to present a possible alternative for the structure.  As outlined in this previous post one of the main issues has to [...]

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July Development Update

Jul 20, 2012

The City of College Park released its regular Economic Update. Highlights include. NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION: Over 800 employees will occupy the building once it is completed in August 2012. MARYLAND BOOK EXCHANGE: After listening to arguments from both sides, the District Council took the case under advisement and they have until October 9 to render a vote. CAFRITZ [...]

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Cafritz Plan Approved 7-2

Jul 9, 2012

The District Council approves the Cafritz Plan by a vote of 7-2. College Park Patch reports that despite objections from the the City of College Park and from Councilman Olson to push forward a motion for denial, the vote to approve the zoning change for the Cafritz development was passed 7-2. The 37-acre plan in Riverdale [...]

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County Passes Groundbreaking Bill for Cyclist and Pedestrian Access

Apr 25, 2012

Time to count one for the bike/ped community. In a 9-0 vote, the County Council passed a bill that will require the Planning Board to take into account the surrounding areas access to pedestrian and bikeway facilities when evaluating new development. In planning terms, the bill is an adequate public facilities ordinance (APFO) for sidewalks and [...]

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Coming Soon – Trolley Trail From Paint Branch to Calvert Rd.

Mar 15, 2012

The City is moving forward with Phase IV of the Trolley Trail which will complete a missing link from Paint Branch Parkway to Calvert Road. Prospective bidders have until April 12 to submit final proposals for completing this half million dollar project. Once complete residents in the Calvert Hills will be able to pedal uninterrupted to [...]

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College Park Metro Walk Score Ranks Among the Worst

Mar 11, 2012

Greater Greater Washington recently did a story on the Walk Scores of Metro stations and predictably found Prince George’s County bringing up the rear with an average score of 49.8 out of 100… which is considered Car Dependent. Using an address on the west side of the Metro station gives a score of 49 while the east side [...]

Read | 2 Comments | Tags: M Square Research Park · Transportation

It’s Time to Rethink the Book Exchange Proposal

Mar 7, 2012

When I became aware of new development coming to the Maryland Book Exchange site I thought, “Great! We are finally getting some student housing downtown.” So many of the previous development had been farther north that this project looked to be right in the sweet spot giving real incentive for tenants (most of which will [...]

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UMD Wants More To Live Near Campus

Feb 11, 2012

If you work on campus the University of Maryland wants you to live here. The Gazette is reporting on a study being performed by UMD to determine what folks are looking for in a neighborhood to better market the surrounding area to faculty and staff. We’ve profiled Live Near Your Work programs before which have a marginal success [...]

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