Comments on: One Capitol Gateway

By: Dean Rosa

Dean Rosa — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:27:39 +0000

There are going to be a lot of people living in this area. Please consider retail for everyone, not just the people who will be working there. In addition, your contribution to having a gym or recreation area for the youth who live in this area will be appreciated. At this time there are few venues for our youth to spend their time. Great design-we welcome you if you share in our community and not isolate yourself.

By: David Alpert

David Alpert — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:03:00 +0000

How about putting some space for a few cafes in front? If the area is ever going to become a walkable neighborhood, this building will turn into a big obstacle, taking up a whole block of street frontage with just a berm and some security barriers. I know GSA wants huge fortifications, but can’t it put the fortifications behind something that can activate the street, at least in the future if not now?

By: Rahul

Rahul — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:52:51 +0000

I do think the buildings are attractive, but why repeat all the usual suburban mistakes (the grassy periphery, too small and exposed for community use, but large enough to prevent pedestrian access.

Why not develop a usable, human-scale streetscape? It can be made secure, cf all the federal installations that are in DC proper.

By: Tim

Tim — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:40:00 +0000

JNo: Nice call, the ATF building could have been closer to this ideal. Even woth setback standards.

Prince George’s has great development opportunities with all of it’s Metro Stations.

By: Omari

Omari — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:38:59 +0000

Unfortunately Branch Ave’s underdevelopment is entirely typical. There is a lot of land at other stations too, such as Greenbelt, that has good road access and good Metro access and yet is surrounded with nothing but parking.

By: JNo

JNo — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:17:57 +0000

That is one awesome rendering. It reminds me of what the ATF building could have looked like.