tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post2383644847902310365..comments2024-03-25T18:50:15.135-04:00Comments on DCmud - The Urban Real Estate Digest of Washington DC: Groundbreaking at 1150 Ripley StreetKenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08295461340042242438noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-43115660246513065672010-09-30T10:23:33.348-04:002010-09-30T10:23:33.348-04:00I'd assume Fairfax would be way cheaper than N...I'd assume Fairfax would be way cheaper than NoMa or DTSS - it's way out there, has terrible traffic, isn't metro accessible, etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-53531148205887056202010-09-30T09:14:34.007-04:002010-09-30T09:14:34.007-04:00if anything those companies would be moving to Arl...if anything those companies would be moving to Arlington or Fairfax instead of NoMa. Virginia is viewed as way more competitive and business friendly compared to maryland for companies looking to move out of the district.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-39477792600373149532010-09-29T18:21:38.738-04:002010-09-29T18:21:38.738-04:00I'm optimistic enough about DTSS and the insid...I'm optimistic enough about DTSS and the inside the beltway economy to think we can definately support more Class A office space. But, like you mentioned, it doesn't seem that any of the commerical projects are moving forward. I'm just worried that NoMa is sucking up a lot of companies that might otherwise migrate to DTSS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-70096981472426588742010-09-29T14:31:49.211-04:002010-09-29T14:31:49.211-04:00I agree with the last anonymous poster. Either li...I agree with the last anonymous poster. Either light and airy pedestrian/vehicular tunnels need to be built under the tracks to connect the Ripley District to the East-West Hwy/South Silver Spring district, or pedestrian bridges need to be built over the tracks. I have no problem with pedestrian bridges over train tracks. Over streets connecting libraries to parking garages however...big problem.Critically Urbanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18184976993311486195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-82673021273216788382010-09-29T13:57:41.736-04:002010-09-29T13:57:41.736-04:00This is fantastic news! In just a few years this w...This is fantastic news! In just a few years this whole area will be very much transformed by this project, the HP project and the transit center. Add in the MetBranch Trail, Purple Line and other planned office/hotel/residential developments in DTSS and we'll continue to build on the incredible renaissance of SS. Now, if we could just get the county to build some vehicular/pedestrian connections between EW Highway and the Ripley District...it would be great to rebuild the street grid that is cut off by the metro/csx rail tracks. Woo hoo go Silver Spring.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-15032642163711606342010-09-29T13:30:06.588-04:002010-09-29T13:30:06.588-04:00There are a number of office projects in the works...There are a number of office projects in the works, namely those on top of City Place Mall, and along Georgia Ave, on the Lee-owned parking lot as part of the Fillmore project approval, as well as next to the Crowne Plaza/office building. I also believe that Studio Plaza, the Fenton Village project, is supposed to include some office space. If only these projects would get off the ground.Critically Urbanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18184976993311486195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-70082881099308458952010-09-29T13:27:53.535-04:002010-09-29T13:27:53.535-04:00The nature of our economy is that even if some new...The nature of our economy is that even if some new Silver Springers find work near by, what says they won't be transfered, laid off, or find a better opportunity in Reston. The more residential, the better because that will encourage good retailers from coming here. Go Charlie!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-62996319107773518412010-09-29T12:44:24.732-04:002010-09-29T12:44:24.732-04:00Great project. I am slightly worried that Downtown...Great project. I am slightly worried that Downtown Silver Spring is getting too residential, though. Increasing the number of jobs and office buildings is key to making the community as "walkable" as possible - the fewer people commuting to DC and VA the better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-58403434283122055882010-09-29T12:17:41.904-04:002010-09-29T12:17:41.904-04:00It's great to see this moving. Hopefully it w...It's great to see this moving. Hopefully it will give Home Properties incentive to finally begin construction on their (more ambitious and attractive) project across the street.Critically Urbanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18184976993311486195noreply@blogger.com