Virginia County Increases Zoning Density Near Future Rail Stations

The changes will help bring transit oriented growth to the Dulles corridor, which will be served by a future extension of the D.C. Metro.

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May 23, 2001, 6:00 AM PDT

By Christian Madera @http://www.twitter.com/cpmadera

Fairfax County supervisors yesterday approved sweeping changes to the county's long-range plan to allow higher-intensity development of offices and apartments adjacent to proposed Metro stations in the Dulles corridor. County planners believe that clustering a mix of high-rises around the new stations -- a planning concept often called "smart growth" -- is the best way to increase the use of mass transit and decrease the number of people who clog the roads by driving from their homes to the stations.

Thanks to Joshuah Mello

Read the full story: Fairfax Increases Development Near Future Rail Line

Tuesday, May 22, 2001 in The Washington Post

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