Transit-oriented developments such as Mosaic at Metro Apartments in Hyattsville aim to curb the use of cars by putting public transportation, offices, restaurants and shops within walking distance. "Residents really prize that type of convenience," says Robert Grealy of Equity Residential.
Before her night shifts as a registered nurse, Tijeerah Washington checks Metrorail's Web site, then dashes out the door five minutes before her train is supposed to leave.
Proponents of creating a housing and redevelopment authority in Arlington County are planning to appeal a judge's ruling that struck down their proposal for a ballot referendum in November, prolonging and escalating a battle over affordable housing that dates back several decades.