The Capitol Heights-Addison Road Metro (CHARM) area is getting an upgrade, and it’s coming at an affordable price. WMATA selected Atlantic Pacific Companies to build 320 affordable housing units and 10,000 square feet of retail across four buildings where the Capitol Heights station's parking lot now sits.

As Prince George’s County turns its attention to the Six Flags site closure, this blog urges a shift toward long-neglected Metro station areas like Capitol Heights and Addison Road—and away from headline-chasing distractions.

With the Washington Commanders leaving Landover, Prince George’s County must resist the lure of flashy redevelopment and stay focused on building equitable, transit-oriented communities around its Metro stations.