Maryland: WMATA begins construction on affordable housing development at New Carrollton

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The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has started construction on a new four-phase, 364-unit affordable housing development at New Carrollton, Md., the first phase of which includes 112 homes for seniors. WMATA says the construction of this housing development is the next step in a master planned redevelopment of the New Carrollton station into a transit-centered community.

WMATA notes additional improvements are underway across the station area, including a wetland restoration project and a federally funded upgrade to the transit hub through a Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development Grant. The project will support the construction of a new train hall, prepare the site for the arrival of the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration’s Purple Line and create new trails and walkways to improve pedestrian and bike access to the station.

“The transformation of the New Carrollton station and its surrounding areas is a tangible example of how investments in transit build community,” said WMATA General Manager and CEO Randy Clarke. “In a few short years the joint development agreement has added close to 600 housing units, 3,500 square feet of retail space, 500,000 square feet of commercial office space, new parking and will soon add regional connection via the Purple Line and improved Amtrak service. These projects are a great example of the power of public-private partnership.” .....................(more)

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