A Beacon of Hope, Just Outside DC

This article examines the unique success of the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor, of Northern Virginia, where retail and new apartments have thrived, despite the economy.

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October 9, 2009, 10:00 AM PDT

By Alek Miller

"The transit-related development in the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor has won national recognition for smart growth that mixes offices, shops and living quarters close to subway stops. 'We really worked on creating a sense of place, and on what kind of development we wanted near our Metro hubs,' said Barbara A. Favola, chairwoman of the county's governing board."

FULL STORY: An Oasis of Stability Amid a Downturn

Tuesday, October 6, 2009 in The New York Times

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