Duany's Mini-city In Tyson's Corner Hit By Opposition

In a surprising move, Fairfax County officials are opposing a high-profile mini-city proposed by Andres Duany in Tyson's Corner.

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June 28, 2001, 9:00 AM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"Fairfax County's top elected officials said yesterday that Miami planner Andres Duany's proposed mini-city in Tysons Corner will be far too intense for the area, flooding an already clogged region with even more traffic. Two supervisors declared the idea "dead on arrival."

Thanks to Sarah Simpson

FULL STORY: Mini-City Gets Cold Reception In Fairfax

Thursday, June 28, 2001 in The Washington Post

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