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TRANSPORTATION ORIENTED DESIGN
Watkins Mill Town Center - A Transportation Oriented Community: During the past 30 years, the Washington DC region has experienced one of the largest sustained economic growth cycles in the history of the nation, averaging an influx of more than 58,000 new workers annually. This growth, coupled with the "spot zoning" of previous eras, has created frustrating traffic clogs as residents drive to different locations for work, home, dining, exercise and shopping. Alleviating traffic problems will require a comprehensive, multi-modal approach that recognizes the importance of mixed-use development. Watkins Mill Town Center is a premier example of a large mixed-use development incorporating multi-modal transportation solutions. A six-lane, $32 million Watkins Mill Road Extension that will provide access to the planned I-270/ Watkins Mill Interchange, is under construction. A 4 -lane bridge spanning the MARC Rail and providing a connection to Clopper Road has been built. Watkins Mill Town Center will offer area workers and residents:
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