For immediate release: May 23, 2018

Metro seeks public input on future joint development at Deanwood Metro Station

Metro is inviting the public to provide feedback on the proposed closure of the surface parking lot at Deanwood Metrorail Station to make way for a future mixed-use joint development project.

The Deanwood Station lot is currently underutilized, and Metro's goal is to maximize the utility of the station through increased ridership and revenue generated from the proposed joint development.

Under the proposal, the station's bus loop and Kiss & Ride area would remain available. Any displaced parking customers would be able to find available spaces at nearby station, including Cheverly, Minnesota Avenue and Addison Road.

Metro welcomes customers to provide input on the proposed lot closure. Customer feedback may be provided through 9 a.m., Monday, July 2, 2018:

  • Take a survey online
  • Attend an open house at 7:00 p.m., followed by a public hearing at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at the following location:

    Deanwood Recreation Center
    1350 49th St. NE
    Washington, DC 20019

    *Speaker registration is on-site only

Comments will be provided to the Metro Board of Directors for final review and approval in September 2018. If removal of the Park & Ride surface lot is approved, along with any other associated transit improvements, Metro would seek proposals from developers to redevelop the Park & Ride lot. 

The closure of the Park & Ride lot would not occur until after a development agreement is reached and the joint development approved by Metro's Board of Directors. The selected developer would be responsible for planning and creating a development plan and working with the District of Columbia and the community for approval of the project.

HOW TO SUBMIT TESTIMONY NOT AT THE PUBLIC HEARING

Testimony may be submitted by a comment form on the proposed changes, found at wmata.com/plansandprojects through Monday, July 2, 2018 at 9 a.m. Respondents may submit freeform comments and provide attachments. This option is in addition to your ability to speak at the public hearing. For those without access to computers or internet, testimony may also be mailed to the Office of the Secretary, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, 600 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. All comments must be received by the Office of the Secretary by 9 a.m. on Monday, July 2, 2018, to be included in the public record.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The docket and supporting documents can be found online at wmata.com/plansandprojects. In addition, the docket is available for inspection at the following locations:

Deanwood Neighborhood Library
1350 49th Street NE
Washington, DC 200019
(202) 698-1175

WMATA's Headquarters
600 Fifth Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 962-2511
(During normal business hours, please call in advance to coordinate)

For those without access to computers or internet, note that copies of the docket in its entirety can be requested from Metro's Office of the Secretary by calling 202-962-2511.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, gender, religion, disability or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact the project team at 202-962-2511 or TTY: 202-962-2033 at least 48 hours prior to the public hearing date.

Comments, along with mailed written statements and public hearing comments, will be presented to the Board and will be part of the official public hearing record. Please note that all statements are releasable to the public upon request, and may be posted on WMATA's website, without change, including any personal information provided.