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Gone but not Forgotten Transit-oriented development changes the view By Marcia McAllister
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hange has indeed come to the north side of Leesburg Pike along Westpark and Greensboro drives in Tysons since the arrival of the Silver Line in 2014. Once dominated by office structures and the landmark West Park Hotel—which has been demolished and serves as a parking area while awaiting redevelopment—the area is quickly becoming a strong example of transit-oriented development. The centerpiece is The Boro, billed “as a place for everything” with an emphasis on being neighborly in its “walkable downtown experiences.”
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Within easy walking distance to the Greensboro Metro station, it includes condos at Verse, and apartments at Rise and Bolden, both offering spectacular views. The apartment buildings are 32 stories and 13 stories tall, while the condo building is 25 stories. There are office structures, shopping, restaurants, a theatre called ShowPlace and outdoor entertainment areas that attract crowds. And, there’s a Whole Foods Market. Not far away are Tysons Corner Center and Tysons Galleria. Now, The Boro is expanding to the west side of Westpark Drive and taking over the old site of the headquarters of National Auto-
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