Axios D.C. highlights flood risk
Experts described the risk to the Potomac Yard Metro Station and surrounding areas if the stadium project is completed. Climate change is expected to increase the frequency of major flooding in the area by 2050, and the stadium project will exacerbate the effect. The big picture: The planned location of the new stadium complex is surrounded…
Survey Says: Majority Oppose Capitals, Wizards Arena In Alexandria
Our survey from the morning of Thursday, Dec. 14, to noon on Monday, Dec. 18, drew more than 1,500 responses. Respondents ranged from Fredericksburg to Leesburg in Northern Virginia and Montgomery County to St. Mary’s County in Maryland. A significant share of respondents indicated they were from Alexandria, where the arena is proposed. We also…
Washington Capitals, Wizards Move From DC To NoVA Outlined
The plan to relocate the Washington Capitals and Wizards from DC will come with an entertainment district in Alexandria’s Potomac Yard. Gov. Glenn Youngkin was in Potomac Yard Wednesday to announce the $2 billion entertainment district project with the teams’ owner Monumental Sports & Entertainment, developer JBG Smith and City of Alexandria officials. The proposed…