Metrorail stations and bus stops can be the focal points for community revitalization. But on the eastern side of the Washington region, the land surrounding a lot of transit stations is not well used. We’ve got to find ways to make this public asset work for us.

On the evening of Tuesday, October 7, citizens will have a chance to ask decision makers about the challenges and opportunities of Transit-Oriented Development. Are you interested in communities that feature a mix of jobs and housing clustered close to transit lines? Why hasn’t more of this kind of development happened on the eastern side of the region? When you hear about Transit-Oriented Development, do you have concerns about gentrification and higher density development?

The session will feature:  Peter Shapiro, Chair of the Prince George’s County Council (moderator); Andy Altman, D.C. Office of Planning; Al Dobbins, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission- Prince George’s;  Denton Kent, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.