November 2010
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“Large population centers with strong business travel markets, concentrated...”
– Ingredients for a successful HSR network. Sounds like the East Coast, no? [PB Consult, EFR]
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Putting the PARK back in Willow Grove Park, Pt. II
This is the second part of a two-part series on Willow Grove Park Mall Redevelopment started last month. [Pt. I]
Apocalyptic as it may sound, but Willow Grove Park’s future desirability will hinge on its ability to evolve its built environment. As a private property, I anticipate any inclusion of recommended public space to not be completely public, which is a shame because truly public spaces are...
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Amtrak, I Barely Recognize You
Apparently new train fleets are de riguer- and that’s fine with me. First my beloved SEPTA gets their new Silverliner V’s, and now Amtrak decides to get all hopey-changey and contracts Siemens for a gorgeous new train-set.
If Amtrak can muster up the funds and agency savvy to leverage ARC’s canceled tunnels in New Jersey, perhaps true high-speed rail can come to the United...