Shaping The City: Lewis On Smart Growth

Bethesda Row in Washington's Maryland suburbs includes a vibrant mix of uses, a variety of transportation options, and vital design.

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May 31, 2002, 8:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

One of Washington's best voices on urbanism compares the smart-growth success of Bethesda Row to the old-model Metro Center, with strong conclusions. "...occasionally the intentions of planners, urban designers and developers are fully realized, to the delight of both citizens and public officials. And delightful is an apt description for the lively "Bethesda Row" area of downtown Bethesda."

Thanks to Christopher Forinash

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